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Air India adds lower-cost ‘Basic’ fare on domestic flights; free meals not includedAir India has launched a new 'Basic' fare for economy class passengers on certain domestic routes. This option offers a lower price for tra...
Star Air launches direct flights to Mundra, operations to commence from June 23Star Air is launching new flights to Mundra, Gujarat, its 32nd destination. Services begin June 23. This connects Mundra, home to India's l...
Royal Orchid plans to add 50 hotels, betting on local demand boostRoyal Orchid Hotels is set to launch over 50 new properties across India in the coming 12 to 18 months. This expansion is fueled by a surge...
Low-flying aircraft damages another house near Kochi airport; CIAL explores compensation, DGCA seeks reportA house near Cochin International Airport suffered damage from a low-flying aircraft. This marks the third such incident in a year. Cochin ...
Akasa Air launches 'SkyCadet' programme to train next generation of pilotsAkasa Air, India's fastest-growing airline, announced the launch of Akasa SkyCadet, a pilot training programme designed to develop future-r...
IndiGo says it is monitoring Middle East situation, assures passengers on safetyIndiGo has issued a travel advisory for passengers flying to and from the Middle East, assuring them of its commitment to safety amidst evo...
HC restores pilot's license revoked 15 years ago, says DGCA's suspension order 'illegal'The Bombay High Court quashed a 2011 DGCA order suspending a pilot's license, deeming it illegal for violating natural justice principles b...
Emirates to offer incentives, safety assurances as Iran war hits travelEmirates plans incentives beyond lower fares to attract passengers concerned about the Iran war. The airline prioritizes reliability and cu...
ATF prices rise about 10% as oil companies roll out fixed pricingAviation fuel prices have increased by about 10 percent. State-owned fuel retailers have introduced a price stabilization scheme. Domestic ...
Air India's foundations rebuilt, but aircraft delivery delays hurt growth plans: Campbell WilsonAir India's CEO Campbell Wilson is stepping down. He states the airline has rebuilt its foundations. However, aircraft delivery delays and ...
Higher airfares can price out people from flying: IATA Chief EconomistAirlines plan to increase ticket prices to offset rising fuel costs. This move might make flying unaffordable for some travelers. Jet fuel ...
Disable bureaucratic blindness, empathiseThe ordeal faced by Falguni Maheshwari at the airport sheds light on the systemic issues that differently-abled travelers in India continue...
Global airlines slash 2026 profit forecast on fuel shock from Iran warThe global airline industry has significantly lowered its 2026 profit forecast due to rising fuel costs and disruptions from the Iran war. ...
Airline chiefs grapple with fuel shock, fare test at Rio summitGlobal airline leaders gather in Rio de Janeiro facing a tough recovery test. The Iran war is increasing fuel costs and disrupting flight p...
IndiGo suspends Kuwait flights until further notice due to airspace closureIndiGo has suspended all flights to and from Kuwait indefinitely due to the ongoing closure of Kuwaiti airspace. The airline is closely mon...
Delhi airport warns of weather disruptions; IndiGo, Air India advise passengers to check flight statusIndira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi has alerted passengers about potential flight disruptions. Inclement weather has led major air...
SAS Mumbai comeback hits turbulence as inaugural flight turns back to CopenhagenSAS's return flight to India faced a setback. The inaugural Copenhagen to Mumbai flight turned back mid-air. This happened because final re...
Global airline chiefs to confront Iran war fuel shock at industry summitAirline leaders meet in Rio de Janeiro facing a major industry crisis. The Iran war is increasing jet fuel costs and disrupting flights. Th...
Air passenger traffic drops in April amid demand, cost pressuresIndian domestic air travel saw a dip in April. Passenger numbers fell compared to both March and the previous year. Airlines faced challeng...
Ebola scare: DGCA asks airlines make in-flight announcements, take other measuresAviation watchdog DGCA has issued new guidelines for airlines amid the Ebola outbreak in Africa. Carriers with flights to or from Uganda an...