JetBlue flags higher fuel costs as Iran conflict drags onFuel price volatility has prompted airlines across the globe to hike passenger fares and baggage fees to recover higher costs, as well as c...
02 Jun, 2026, 01.24 AM IST
Cheap flights alert: Air India Express opens 5 million-seat saleAir India Express has launched its 'Xpress Sale', offering 5 million seats with up to 50% off Lite and Value fares on domestic and internat...
27 May, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
Airline miles may not go as far as the Iran war drives up fuel costs and summer faresAirline ticket prices and baggage fees have surged, impacting the value of travel rewards for summer trips. While dynamic pricing makes awa...
23 May, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
Supreme Court bats for rationalisation of airfares, asks Centre to provide relief to peopleThe Supreme Court has taken a stand on air travel pricing, urging the government to implement fairer airfare practices. Observing substanti...
15 May, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
Who is Hunter Peterson: Man behind the viral ‘Let’s Buy Spirit Airlines’ campaign that drew $214 million in pledged crowdfundingA viral online campaign, 'Let's Buy Spirit,' emerged after Spirit Airlines ceased operations, proposing public crowdfunding to revive the c...
07 May, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
Flying via Dubai? New ticket refund rules for delays and other consumer rights you must knowNew consumer rights rules for air travel in Dubai took effect on April 28, 2026, empowering passengers with clearer information on ticket p...
04 May, 2026, 03.05 PM IST
US oil reserves dropping sharply? Global oil prices swing as war disrupts supply and demandUS oil reserves dropping sharply? Global oil markets face volatility as Brent and WTI crude move after a four-year high. Strategic Petroleu...
01 May, 2026, 02.35 AM IST
Airline loses bag with sacred items; Indian passenger to get Rs 1.19 lakh compensationAn Indian airline has been ordered to pay Rs 1.19 lakh to passengers for losing checked-in baggage containing sacred items and costly cloth...
27 Apr, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
Flight cancelled? Simple steps to get refund, rebook fast & avoid travel stress amid rising fuel costsFlight cancellations are rising due to high fuel costs and global issues. Many travelers may face delays, changes, or confusion about their...
25 Apr, 2026, 05.40 AM IST
US airlines raise checked bag fees to $45 as travel costs climb and passengers face new normal chargesUS airlines have increased checked bag fees, making air travel more expensive for passengers. Major carriers say rising fuel and operating ...
16 Apr, 2026, 01.47 AM IST
American Airlines, Alaska Air join others in raising baggage fees as fuel costs climbAmerican Airlines and Alaska Air have raised checked baggage fees, citing increased jet fuel costs driven by Middle East tensions and disru...
10 Apr, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
$7.27 billion and counting: How checked baggage fees became a goldmine for airlinesAirline companies are making huge profits from baggage fees. Earlier, airlines provided free baggage service. Now, passengers pay extra for...
05 Jun, 2025, 06.38 PM IST
Budget travel gone extreme: Woman fakes being pregnant to avoid airline baggage fees. Here's how she did itA budget-conscious traveler, Grace Hale, found a creative way to avoid Ryanair’s high baggage fees—by faking a pregnancy. Stuffing her make...
28 Mar, 2025, 06.02 PM IST
Flying around US with luggage is about to get more expensiveUnited Airlines, American Airlines, and JetBlue Airways have announced hikes in checked baggage fees for customers traveling within North A...
24 Feb, 2024, 11.42 AM IST
Excess baggage fee may see a 300% hikeThose checking-in more than 15kg without pre-booking may end up shelling out Rs 300 per kg.
18 Aug, 2017, 02.15 PM IST
Good news for fliers! Now pay less for excess checked-in baggageOnly Rs 100 would be charged per additional kilogramme of checked-in baggage up to a certain level compared to the existing charge of Rs 30...
01 Jul, 2016, 10.37 AM IST
Air India imposes blanket ban on excess baggage checked in by VIPsIn an attempt to plug revenue loss of Air India, Ajit Singh has imposed a blanket ban on excess baggage checked in by ministers and civil s...
25 Aug, 2012, 03.12 PM IST