A new era : Zoom Airlines India

Indian economy has been growing at a faster rate in all sectors. The aviation industry has mushroomed in India in the recent past giving a boost to this industry.

Though many new Airlines have initiated its venture but only few have made it big in the customers’ list while many just remained as names rather than being a part of the business.

The theory of new players adds a new name in this aviation business, ZOOM AIRLINES (Originally known as Zexus Air (the NOC from DGCA was taken in 2014), its​ license changed hands and now rests with a new business conglomerate which is pushing the venture in the name of Zoom Air now) with Koustav Dhar as its CEO and Director is all set to fly in the Indian sky. Zoom at present is head-quartered at Gurgaon and Delhi and Kolkata being the major hubs. Unlike other private flyers Zoom has not only targeted the major destinations it has also connects directs flights to small cities as well. It has launched its routine flights covering 16 destinations all over India. It will presently hub at Delhi International Airport, Terminal 3.

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With its 50 seated aircrafts Zoom is well planned strategy to capture the market for flyers. For instance, it has spotted Durgapur, Dimapur, Aizwal, Jorhat, Shillong, and Tezpur in the North-eastern side which will be linked to Kolkata as hub. In Rajasthan, apart from its capital Jaipur, we will be covering Jodhpur, Udaipur, and Jaisalmer. And in Gujarat, our plan is to cover Jamnagar, Rajkot, Bhavnagar, Surat and Baroda.

Zoom Airlines has come with the concept of cheap airfares for regular flyers for the Indian market. With regular and reasonable rates Zoom Airlines lays a platform for tough competition for Indian domestic flyers like SpiceJet, Indigo, GoAir, etc.

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Farehawker works parallel with Zoom Airways for providing its passengers the experience of flying with pleasure at cheap rates for group bookings.

Farehawker wishes all Zoom Flyers “happy flying” with discounted rates.

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Zoom Air, the recent adding in the aviation industry…. The most colorful bird in the sky today, the Red, Black & Golden hawk that stands proud beating its competitors is all set to roar high and loud.

Zoom depicts Class, Elegance, Style, Richness and Glamour which is well represented in the color code that it has chosen.

Though being new in the market it is taken care of by experienced hands from the pilots to the management staff, all are well established in their own fields.

Zoom has really taken care of the fact that India is a developing nation. It has launched itself wit the lowest airfare tag, the airline of, by and the common people. Though being a low fare flight, it has not compromised in giving its passengers the feel of comfort and pleasure.

Zoom Air will fly in 16 domestic destinations including Durgapur and Shillong (places hardly covered by any airline).

FareHawker has been in the ticketing market since years and it feels proud to be associated with Zoom Air. Tickets for Zoom Air’s group booking will be available only with FareHawker.com Ultimate Travel Jokey.

FareHawker wishes Zoom Air happy and safe flying.

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Zoom Airways..the ultimate Airline for Reasonable flights

Zoom Air ….

It’s time for the aviation to celebrate again. Zoom Air , the colourful red , energetic new bird in the sky, to make life and pocket more comfortable is all set to start.

With Mr. KOUSTAV M. DHAR the CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (with 24 years of experience) , Zoom lays platform and a pool of opportunities for the younger generation as well. Zoom is based at Delhi and will be covering 16 destinations across India.

With its low airfare strategy, Zoom is all set to be competitive card in the existing scenario along with Spice Jet and Indigo to name a few.

With more low fares strategies, the Indian flyers will have ample choice to match their budget and time.

Zoom’s has covered most domestic destinations and extending its services for the first time in Durgapur (West Bengal) and Shillong (Capital of Meghalaya).

Zoom is trying to capture the market with low air fares which FareHawker also deals with. So, when both FareHawker and Zoom Airways will work it will be the nicest bargain in the industry.

FareHawker wishes Zoom Airways luck for its future endeavors.

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Rules & Regulations for carrying an infant in flights.

Parenthood- the most beautiful stage in any couple’s life.

Carrying a child for the first time is always an experience to share. Excitement is without boundaries if Indian parents are travelling from USA to India for the first time with their newborn.

Parents travelling with babies should be aware of the rules and regulations for a hassle free and memorable journey.

Many couples are excited to travel with their newborn baby to India. It is a time to rejoice and a time to share your happiness with friends and family. The excitement is doubled if the baby is born in the U.S. However, many couples are inexperienced to travel with an infant.

Infant travel:

An infant is one who has not yet reached his/her second birthday. Infant tickets for normal fares will be charged at 10% of the basic normal adult fare however, the same may vary for special fares. For Domestic travel currently the infant base fare is INR 1000 (subject to change without notice). Applicable taxes, Airline Fuel Charges, and fees will be charged in addition to this fare. Infant discounts are sometimes not applicable for special discounted fares. If the infant has crossed his second birthday when the journey commences, then the ticket would have to be issued with a part infant and part child fare. No seat will be allotted for an infant traveling on an infant ticket. If a seat is required the infant should pay the child fare.

Please note: Infants below 7 days old are not permitted travel (both domestic and international). However, in an exigency, wherein life saving treatment is mandatory for the infant, the mother may be permitted to fly with the new born, provided the newborn is certified fit to fly, by the concerned pediatrician and is accompanied by at least a MBBS doctor.

Child travel:

A child is one who has reached his/her second birthday but not yet reached his/her twelfth birthday on the date of commencement of journey. Child tickets for domestic travel for normal fares are 50% of the basic normal adult fare and for international travel it is 75% of the basic normal adult fare. Child discounts are sometimes not applicable for special discounted fares.

 Young guests between 2 and 12 years of age (at the time of travel) will be considered as children. Guests up to 2 years will be considered as infants and need to be accompanied with an adult at all times throughout their journey. You may request a special meal for children at the time of booking or at least 12 hours prior to departure.

 A diaper-changing table in lavatories on all flights except those operated by ATR aircraft.

Bassinets:

Bassinet seats are available for infants weighing 11 Kgs (24.25 pounds) or less on our international flights operated by Airbus 330, Boeing 777-300ER and Boeing 737 aircraft. For more details, please refer to our seat maps. The bassinets are usually located behind galleys, lavatories, closets and partitions in Economy. There are 2 bassinets available on B-737 in front of seats 10BE. Requests for Bassinets can now be made at the time of booking.

Bassinets are available on select routes and are subject to availability. In case of non-availability of bassinets due to aircraft change, refund / reissue penalties will be waived for the guest holding confirmed bassinets prior to aircraft change.

Child Restraint Systems (CRS)

You are permitted to use a Child Restraint System (CRS) for infants inside the aircraft, provided an additional seat has been booked for the infant. If a seat has not been purchased, the infant will be secured to the adult's lap using an infant seat belt.

A Child Restraint System (Seat) is

Mandatory for an infant (under the age of two years) occupying a seat.

Optional for a child between 2 and 4 years of age, depending on the manufacturer's guidelines for the device's maximum weight capacity.

Jet Airways does not provide for child restraint system(s) and the same must be carried by the adult guest accompanying the infant.

Due to safety reasons, child restraint systems cannot be used for travel

On ATR aircraft

In Première, on aircraft with herringbone seat configuration

Child Restraint System (CRS) for use in the aircraft must have specifications or labels indicating that the device is approved by FAA and suitable for aircraft use.

Note: If an approved CRS with a worn out or illegible label is presented for use on an aircraft, then the accompanying adult must produce a letter from the manufacturer specifying that the presented CRS (indicated through model number, specific make or detailed description) is approved for use on an aircraft. The Owner's Manual which contains information that the CRS meets safety standards is also acceptable proof.

It is mandatory to purchase an additional seat for the infant or child using a Child Restraint System.

An adult must accompany the infant or child occupying the CRS.

The CRS cannot be placed on an exit row seat or on seats ahead of and behind the exit row.

The CRS should be secured to a regular passenger seat at all times or, if not in use, stowed as carry-on baggage.

When travelling with two children, both using CRS, the CRS will require to be installed on the window and middle seats and the accompanying adult will occupy the aisle seat.

The child or infant must be properly secured in the CRS with the harness fastened during taxi, take off, landing and whenever the 'Fasten Seatbelt' sign is switched on.

The CRS must be properly installed in the forward-facing aircraft seats according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Note:

•             Bassinet seats are available in Economy only.

•             Bassinet seats are limited and subject to availability.

•             In case of a change in aircraft, where the new aircraft has fewer bassinets, the seat previously blocked may not be available.

•             In case of a change in aircraft, where the new aircraft has more bassinets, guests will be appropriately re-accommodated.

•             Every infant must be accompanied by an adult.

Homemade baby food is best for travelling:

It is always advisable to carry homemade baby food for your baby. Make sure that you keep the food in an airtight container and is handy so that you will not have any problem feeding your baby.

Avoid carrying anything in a plastic bag, rather use zip lock bags to avoid spilling.

Make sure that you carry your child’s Birth Certificate along while travelling.

Inform the travel agent or the Airline personnel that you are carry a baby with you. If your child completes 24 months during travelling where you may have booked the tickets earlier, you are subject to pay the amount for your child’s travel (which again differs from domestic to international airlines).

Moreover there are rules and regulations laid down by respective airlines on their website, make sure you read them thoroughly while booking tickets for a hassle free flight.

Avoid taking the emergency seat while travelling with your child, though it will be taken care of by the flight attendants on board.

Make sure that your child is comfortable on board or else managing the child may not be an easy task.

International flights are always time consuming, so try to keep your baby engage in some activities so that they do not bother other passengers.

Carrying winters clothes (as flights temperatures may vary for your kid) is advisable.

Finally as parents it's your call to keep yourself well informed regarding the do's and don'ts while travelling to make it hassle free.

Samhita

Expecting mothers - stay safe while flying

Motherhood- the most beautiful stage any woman experiences where care needs to be taken not only for the mother but for the child as well.

During pregnancy, your and your baby's health is of utmost importance. So there's no doubt in saying that expecting mothers will want 100 percent clarity on how to fly safely when carrying their precious load.

As long as you haven't experienced any complications, the safest time to fly when pregnant is during the second trimester. By this time, first trimester morning sickness is likely to have subsided, energy levels are higher and the risk of going into labour is low.

Commercial planes are fine but flying in smaller, non-pressurized planes is not recommended at any stage of your pregnancy as the lower oxygen levels may impact your baby.

Airlines have some restrictions regarding flying for pregnant women. Majority of airlines won't allow pregnant women to fly on a flight over four hours after 36 weeks. For flights under four hours, travel is often not permitted after 38 weeks. If you are 28 weeks or more, airlines will often ask you to present a letter from your doctor

An expectant mother in good health may be accepted for transportation up to and including the 32nd week of pregnancy.

At the time of making the bookings, if the pregnancy is advanced beyond 32 weeks and with the anticipation of normal delivery, the expectant mother be accepted for travel up to and including the 35th week of pregnancy, i.e., up to, at least 5 weeks prior to the expected date of confinement. A medical certificate from the attending obstetrician must be obtained stating that she is fit to travel.

If more than one month elapses between the date the booking is affected and the departure, a further certificate should be obtained, dated not more than 3 days, prior to departure.

Cases of multiple and complicated pregnancy should not be accepted after the 32nd week in the case of :

·         Multiple pregnancy which refers to twins, triplets etc.

·         Complicated pregnancy which refers to cases where on previous occasions a mother has experienced difficult and complicated delivery

In case of the pregnancy beyond 35 weeks, passenger may be accepted for transportation only on urgent or compassionate grounds, with the authority of the Executive Director - Medical Services, after filling the MEDIF form.

Wear maternity clothing:

 Maternity pants are most advisable as it gives you and your baby some room to move. But remember to wear your seat belt low and around the pelvis to reduce pressure on the baby.

When you're pregnant your veins and arteries are already under strain and the low cabin pressure won't help this. It's important to wear in-flight deep vein thrombosis socks and flexible shoes. Try to regularly stretch your limbs, exercises in your chair and remain well-hydrated.

Request for a special seat

Pregnant women are infamous bathroom-goers. To make getting up to go to the toilet easier, book an aisle seat.

If possible, request a seat with more leg room — or better still, pay extra and book a premium economy or business class ticket.

Lastly but most importantly, before flying during any stage of your pregnancy, consult your doctor to discuss any potential risks or concerns you may have. 

Please Note:

Post a normal delivery and in the absence of any complications, the mother would be permitted to fly 48 hours after delivery provided she has a 'Fitness-to-Fly' certificate from her treating obstetrician.

Post a Caesarean delivery, the mother would be permitted to fly one week after the delivery provided she has a 'Fitness-to-Fly' certificate from her treating obstetrician.

Infants less than 7 days old will not be permitted to undertake both domestic and international travel. However, in an exigency, wherein life saving treatment is mandatory for the infant, the mother may be permitted to fly with the infant, provided the new born is certified 'fit to fly', by the concerned pediatrician / treating neonatologist and is accompanied by at least an MBBS doctor.

'Fitness-to-Fly' certificate is valid for a period of 10 days from the date of issue. However, in case of any associated complications, the guest may be requested to produce a more recent certificate (within 48 hours).

Samhita Das

SpiceJet's new venture

Spice jet to add three more flights to northeast starting October, 2016.  Sources indicate the new aircraft will be based in Kolkata and used on existing and new routes in the northeast. The airline is planning a new Kolkata-Dhaka and Kolkata-Silchar service. At present, it only flies to Guwahati and Agartala in northeast.The number of daily flights is likely to increase by a fifth after induction of the new aircraft.

Samhita Das

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Independence Day

India – a vibrant country of joy, celebration, traditions & cultures is celebrating its 70^th year of Independence.

As per the media report, there is a plan by the Indian prime minister, Narendra Modi, to launch a programme named as “70 Saal Azadi-Zara Yaad Karo Kurbani”, also called “AZADI70” (means, 70 years of independence-Do recall the sacrifices). The aim of this campaign is to make Indian people aware that country is first and individual is secondary as well as remember those supreme sacrifices made by the great freedom fighters of India during the freedom struggle.

We as normal civilians should be a part of this celebration & let our younger generation rather the youth know what Independence is all about, why is their recognition as Indians important.

Though we are celebrating our 70^th year of Independence, why is India still called “INTOLERANT Indians”?

Where are we standing after 70 years of Independence with no access to basic health facilities, no access to safe drinking water, where the gulf between the rich and the poor is widening as an alarming rate ?Why are we still unsafe as normal citizens? Why is law & order confined to the mighty? Why is sword here mightier than the pen? These are the questions which will haunt for years to come. We still as normal citizens are not able to provide a better future for the next generation.

We do say of being Sovereign, United, etc but where do these words stand in our everyday life? Why are people divided in the name of religion & united by terrorism? Should not this have been the opposite? THINK?

Are we still to be a part of the so-called foundation policy of “divide and rule” that was laid years back?

Why the “candle march” after every unlawful situation? Why is Justice delayed for years and then denied? Why cannot the society raise its voice before any incident happens, why do we need to wait for any similar 16^th Dec, 2012 (Nirbhaya Case)

We have reached the moon, we being the 2^nd largest in population with the maximum in working youth, we are the best in producing the world’s finest IT professionals, have digitized ourselves, we have proved to be the best in most then why are we to be slaughtered?

It’s time to raise our voices and join hands, to be Independent in true form, where we should stand out as resource rather than slaves, where we are safe in all aspects irrespective of sex, caste, color, religion or financial status (nepotism to be precise).

Let’s be knowledgeable rather being informative and literate, let’s “Be Human” first “Being Human” will follow.Happy, Prosperous and Safe Independence Day to All from team FareHawker Ultimate Travel Jokey.

Samhita Das

One More Flying Bird is About to Fly in Indian Sky ….. Yes its Zooooooom Air

ZOOM AIR - the word says it all…meet the brand new Airlines’ of India

It’s the newest in the aviation industry for India which is about to start its operations with main base at Terminal 3 Indira Gandhi International Airline in New Delhi in August 2016.   

( subject to DGCA approval ).

As Mr. KOUSTAV M. DHAR the CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (with over 24 years as experience)  and an experienced and experts hands managing the top hierarchy, ZOOM AIR lays a platform for the younger generation for career opportunities as well.

Connecting to almost all major cities of India including New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad , Aizawl, Aurangabad, Chandigarh, Dharamshala, Kullu, Jorhat, Lucknow, Ranchi, Srinagar, it extends its services for the first time in Durgapur (West Bengal) and Shillong (Capital of Meghalaya).

The Airline connects for first time the Steel city of Durgapur (West Bengal ) with daily multiple direct frequencies to Kolkata, New Delhi and Mumbai with premium service on board. Also first time state Capital of Meghalaya gets direct Air connectivity Daily to Kolkata and then further to Mumbai, New Delhi and major cities

Team of Ultimate Travel Jockeys @FareHawker.Com wish them luck for their endeavor.

Why travel from train, when you can fly!

Air India will offer ticket prices equivalent to AC II tier fares on Rajdhani train on several additional routes including from the national capital to Ahemdabad, Goa and Hyderabad.

These ticket prices as low as 2,240, would be available within four hours of the scheduled departure of the flights. The carrier is already offering it on four routes and with the new addition, the total number of such sector would be increase to 11.

According to Air India’s official website it has decided to add seven more routes for the reduced rates “on account of popular response and with an aim to enhance growth”.

The routes are Delhi-Ranchi-Delhi, Delhi-Ahemdabad-Delhi, Delhi-Goa-Delhi, Delhi-Patna-Delhi, Delhi-Hyderabad-Delhi, Delhi-Bhubaneshwar-Delhi and Delhi-Raipur-Delhi.

The ‘Spot Fares’ scheme where ticket price equivalent to Rajdhani Express AC I are also available – is from June 27 to September 30. It is available for more than 100 flights across the country.

Air India might pose challenges for private carriers, which are alleged to charging excessive fares for last minute bookings.

-Vishal Tiwari

EgyptAir Flight 804 Missing

An EgyptAir flight from Paris to Cairo with 66 passengers and crew on board which disappeared from radar early Thursday morning, has crashed, Egyptian aviation officials were quoted as saying by AP.

The officials say the search is now underway for the debris. They say the “possibility that the plane crashed has been confirmed,” as the plane hasn’t landed in any of the nearby airports.

The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the press.

EgyptAir Flight 804 was lost from radar at 2:45 a.m. local time when it was flying at 37,000 feet, the airline said. It said the Airbus A320 had vanished 10 miles (16 kilometers) after it entered Egyptian airspace.

Rescue services from the Egyptian armed forces reported receiving a distress signal at 04:26 am local time (0226 GMT) from the EgyptAir plane that went missing overnight.

Egyptian military aircraft were searching for the plane, which was carrying 56 passengers, including one child and two babies, and 10 crew members. The pilot had 6,000 flight hours. Earlier, the airline said 69 people were on board.

EgyptAir later said those on board included 15 French passengers, 30 Egyptians, one Briton, two Iraqis, one Kuwaiti, one Saudi, one Sudanese, one Chadian, one Portuguese, one Belgian, one Algerian and one Canadian.

France remains under a state of emergency after Islamic extremist attacks killed 130 people in a spree of attacks in November claimed by the extremist Islamic State group.

Greece joined the search and rescue operation for the EgyptAir flight with two aircraft: one C-130 and one early warning aircraft, officials at the Hellenic National Defense General Staff said. They said one frigate was also heading to the area, and helicopters are on standby on the southern island of Karpathos for potential rescue or recovery operations.

SpiceJet's 11th Anniversary Sale !!!

SpiceJet, India’s favourite low-cost carrier celebrates 11 years of living its grand vision of fulfilling every Indian’s dream of flying. Commemorating its journey so far, the airline has announced “The Anniversary Sale” with one way base fares starting as low as Rs. 511/- for domestic sectors and Rs. 2111/- for international sectors (excluding statutory taxes and fees.)

The three day sale launched today will be open till midnight, 19 May 2016 for domestic travel period 15 June 2016 to 30 September 2016 and international travel period 1st June 2016 to 20th July 2016. The sale is valid only for direct flights within SpiceJet’s network.

The special offer is also available on some of the very popular routes like Dehradun, Bagdogra, Udaipur, Jaipur, Goa, Port Blair, Kochi etc in the domestic network and Bangkok, Colombo, Dubai & Muscat in the international network.

Tickets for this sale can be booked with us at farehawker.com, SpiceJet’s official mobile apps of iOS and Android, on online travel portals and through travel agents.

Terms & Conditions:
The discount will be applicable on one way fares only.
The offer is applicable on bookings made across all channels.
This offer can’t combine with any other offer and not applicable on group bookings.
These fares are REFUNDABLE FARES (Only Statutory Taxes will be refunded).
Changeable with change fee and fare difference.
Limited inventory available on first come serve basis.
Flight schedules and timings are subject to regulatory approvals and change
This promo is applicable on Direct Flights

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Happy Travelling.