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The stocks of IndiGo and SpiceJet jumped despite a huge rise in jet fuel price. This unexpected surge was driven by the Indian government’s calibrated approach, which implemented only a partial, staggered increase for domestic airlines, providing crucial relief.

Representational image New Delhi, Mar 29: Airlines will be required to offer at least 60% of seats on every flight free of charge from April 20, under new norms issued by aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The move follows a directive from the Civil Aviation Ministry on March 18, asking the DGCA to mandate that a minimum share of seats be made available without additional fees. The revised Air Transport Circular, issued on March 20, will come into effect 30 days from the date of issuance. According to the circular, airlines must ensure that “at least 60% of the seats in any flight shall be offered free of charge” and maintain a transparent seat allocation policy. "Airlines should maintain transparent seat allocation policies and clearly communicate the availability of free seats and applicable conditions on their booking interfaces," as per a revised circular dated March 20. The regulator further stated that passengers travelling under the same Passenger Name Record (PNR) should, as far as practicable, be seated in close proximity, preferably in adjacent seats within the same row.

A full emergency was declared at Indira Gandhi International Airport on Saturday after a Delhi-bound IndiGo flight from Visakhapatnam made an emergency landing following an engine failure. According to airport officials, the emergency was declared at 10:39 am for flight 6E 579, a Boeing 737, after the crew reported a technical issue shortly before arrival. The aircraft landed safely at 10:54 am under priority conditions. There were around 161 passengers on board, all of whom were reported safe. Airline staff and the Delhi International Airport operations team assisted passengers after landing, ensuring necessary support and safety protocols were followed. An IndiGo spokesperson said a technical snag was detected mid-flight, prompting the pilots to seek priority landing as a precaution. “In accordance with standard operating procedures, the pilots requested priority landing, and the aircraft arrived safely,” the spokesperson said. The airline added that all relevant authorities were informed and the aircraft has been grounded for detailed inspection and maintenance checks.

Pune:Over 150 flyers of SpiceJet's Pune-Delhi evening service were deboarded from a Boeing 737 aircraft in the national capital after sitting inside f.