'Generating new species: flying without wings' is the most heard jingle now a days. Aviation industry is booming. Colleges for Hospitality Management are growing like Mushroom. But, what about another bird of same species, which are rarely found in the Sky.

Yes, I am talking about Pilots.

We have shortage of them and now govt is regulating norms, according to which the rest time for pilots have to be increased matching the standard norm of World.
Quoting "Pilot fatigue can be a killer - some of the worst air crashes have taken place on account of it".

But aviation industry resist to it on account of two factors: one, it will have to recruit more pilots, which means increased expenditure. Secondly, there is a dearth of experienced commanders in the market.

Again airlines are planning to buy more aircrafts which means they need more pilots and the service hour of them will also increase as demand of pilots is much them its supply.

Wondering, why Govt is taking lot more stress on making rules regarding the services of airlines and giving licenses to many new players. Where is he going to put them all. Land congestion and air traffic is increasing. All the aircrafts have to wait at least for half an hour before take-off and landing.

Why Govt is not thinking about that, instead of giving entry to new player why it is not making the existing one getting better.

Tags: flying, airlines, airhostess, pilots, wings, birds

Feel pity...ought to be.

Why an airline would do such a thing?

Guy is paying money? Yes. It increases load factor of airline? Yes. Then why?

I will tell you why?

I was there in Chennai when this incident happened. I am an airline staffer and I saw it all. To cut the story short, I will tell you what happened. When this guy was refused boarding because Sahara guys couldn't understand head-n-tail of what he was saying. HE STARTED ROLLING OVER FLOOR. Yes, "rolling over floor", just like a kid, who was just denied a lolly pop.

Suppose, if you, yourself has denied boarding by an airline, for what-so-ever excuse, would you starting rolling over floor? Imagine yourself rolling over floor. Do you think an adult guy rolling over floor qualifies, entering into a civilized social place (forget about aircraft, which requires much controlled discipline while flying). Would you allow such a guy enter your house.

It generates pity, that a handicapped person, denied boarding, just because he is handicap. Believe in an entire day we handle 2-3 wheelchair passenger almost every flight.

BUT SUCH A GUY ALONE WITHOUT ATTENDENT WHO START ROLLING OVER FLOOR; sorry a strict NO ENTRY FOR HIM. What if start doing same on flight.

The big hyppocracy on part of Media and NGOs is that they only feel pity for handicaped people in airlines, and not in railways where almost 364 times more passengers travel daily than the numbers of pax travel with all domestic airlines annually in airlines.

KYA KAREIN AKHBAR YA CHANNEL BECHNA BHI HAI…. :)

Fact from an Eye-Witness – Courtesy – Mr. Murli Krishna (fellow blogger)

Tags: airlines, handicapped

Dear Friends,

Please read the comment appended below. I got this last evening on my Google Blog from Mona.She needs a help from all of us to complete her Survey.

Let's help her.

Thanks

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Hey, you really got a nice nest here of your own, quite informative & ......different

Came to know about your blog from Vikas blog where he has mentioned your love for Airlines and that's what made me request for a favour.

I'm doing a survey on Airlines as part of my project.

i would be very greatful if you could help me to reach many.

I am enclosing here the link, it just take not even five minutes to fill.

http://freeonlinesurveys.com/rendersurvey.asp?sid=ya1j5d3o02d1flo320122

Tags: education, survey, help, airlines

There has been lot of rumors & Median speculation that Spicejet is going to market for funds.

Though we have all read in News Papers and even today in Economic Times that nothing is happening and they are well funded to move ahead & even planning to go international in 2008.

My Concern, Rumors might or might not be good for this industry but its certainly not good for the employees working there.

This matter is so serious that Ajay Singh and Capt. Gopination has written mail to their respective forces to stay focused and not get perturbed by this rumors.

So my friends, who all are working at SpiceJet stay glued to your organization, you guys are in safe hands.

Tags: airlines, spicejet, mergers

Dear Friends,

First thing First, Once again I would like to thank you all from bottom of my heart, but by way why this phrase “bottom of my heart”, OK I do it whole heartedly. Now sounds better,for supporting & accepting me.

Well, This blog is to share few things.

As a kiddo I dreamt of being a pilot, then reality struck hard and changed my priorities to Air Hostess, but then that was not my destiny again.

I was good academically but not beautically, reason given for not selecting that they have to double the size of aisle, for me to walk through. Ha ha ha, just kidding, hey guys me not that fatso

Yes, I really love talking about Airlines, reason my passion for it & nothing else. I feel this is one place I have of my own where in I can share what is happening in this industry and may be few of us can get some benefit out if it…………….

Also, if you guys got something interesting to share about Airlines, I will be happy to post on my blog too.

So, wait till the time you get a next update from time.

Love shruti.

Tags: airlines, airhostess, pilot

What we all anticipated has come true, Air Deccan has increased their price tag by Rs. 500/-. Hope this increase will give all the commuters something better to look forward from them.

I totally agree with you guys their service level has gone down and going further down day by day.

Just a Thought, does these guys have some SLA’s ( Service Level Agreement ) or not. I’m sure being such a large organization they must have & If they have who is monitoring them or verifying it.

On the contrary i have one more news to share, most of the these domestic airlines are following the foot steps of Jet & IA as far as flying international is concerned. To me its seems to be a good sign for them & US.

Fly Abroad means:
More Income –More Expansion
More Expansion – Better Services
Better Services - WE ALL ARE HAPPY FLYING J

Tags: airlines

Power of cheap flying is soon going to change its meaning in this country, With the acquisition of Air Deccan by Mr.Mallaya.

There was a news around the corner that Kingfisher has bought 26% stake of Air Deccan. Frankly speaking, I'm little uncomfortable looking at Capt. Gopinath and Mallaya's union...

One believe in Luxury and style & another's belief is out and out Economy, at the cost of anything to everything ( Services best known to all of us)

Does that mean that the two different personalities will change the FACE of Low cost Airlines ?

Does that mean Air Deccan will revamp their services and follow the foot steps of Kingfisher ?

To me,there are only two major Players as low cost airlines " Air Deccan and Spice Jet." Does that mean Other Airlines do change its strategies and forget about the Common Man ?

So many more questions wandering in my mind which makes me feel...that the ERA of Low Cost Airlines is beginning to end now ?

Tags: airlines, kingfisher, airdeccan, spicejet

Hey Guys !

Day before Yesterday, I was watching News at CNN-IBN around 10:00 PM or so, they was a debate going on why we all not been able to spread the news that people MUST vote for bring TAJ in 7 Wonders of the World list.

To my surprise only 2% of the Indian Population knows about something like this being done

I immediately voted 'TAJ' by sending sms to 4567.

DEAR FRIENDS, Let's join hands again and pass on this information to maximum people around.

There are two ways to VOTE
1) Online Voting be visiting New7wonders site
2) Through sms send TAJ to 4567

We are not realizing, millions of people earn their bread and butter only from TAJ MAHAL. I'm really disappointed the way our Government is promoting this, time is running out, results will be out on 7th July.

Let's wrack our brains and spread this message to all. Ideas are more the welcome

TAJ, is INDIA PRIDE and MUST be part of 7 WONDERS OF THE WORLD.

Tags: india, taj mahal, 7 wonders, agra

What could be a better way to plan your summer vacation then this :)

Just got the news feed yesterday, Courtesy Spicejet we all can plan our economical vacation at best.

http://business-standard.com/common/storypage_c.php?leftnm=10&bKeyFlag=IN&autono=23549

Here is the jist, if someone is unable to open that link


"SpiceJet, the fastest growing and the most efficient low – fares airline is celebrating its two years of successful journey
in the Indian aviation industry. And to celebrate it, They are offering 2, 00,000 seats at a special price of 99 paisa each,
for two or more guests traveling together on all its 14 destinations for travel between 15th June 2007 to 30th September 2007. The offer will only be available on the Spicejet Site."


Inspired by your response so far, will keep on sharing some useful/ informative & most importantly information for all my blog friends :), hope few or may be all can benefit with the same.

Lucky ones , please do come back and share.

Enjoy, who knows we might be in the same flight......................

Tags: travel, airlines, spicejet

I have some useful information to share with you all, I have a friend who happens to be working with SpiceJet airlines. He had something very interesting facts to reveal. If we go by the books, there is a myth till date that travel agents can get you better fares then going direct to the airlines. Wrong !

Here are some Hard but really soft to our pocket facts:

1) Anytime you buy the ticket from the Internet, let’s say from www.SpiceJet.com at any given point of time you will get Rs. 50/- less. Sound weird but its true.

2) If you guys can manage to fly on Tuesday / Wednesday & Thursdays, you will get much better rates then rest of the days.

3) Travel agents or travel portals give their phone numbers and email ids, while doing booking for you. In case of flight delay or cancellations the information parted by airlines via phone numbers on ticket itinerary, will not come to you. You may face a no-show.

4) You will be the first one to know the new offers / discounts / promotions / deals with the airlines even before they go to the print media, only when your own email id or phone number is there with airline for your previous travel. As shared by my friend they send the mailers to all the registered users (at least 24 hours in advance) as loyalty program for their frequent fliers.

5) There are travel portals charging high cancellation fee than airlines.

6) The promotional fares promoted by airlines are not allowed through travel portals.

7) Travel portals at times charge full fare for infants.



Note: All of you pls spread these findings for betterment of Indian fliers.



Currently Spice Jet is offering Ticket Rs. 99/- till May -07

Tags: travel, airlines, spicejet