India’s youngest airline adds flights while Iran war crimps rivalsIndia's youngest airline, Akasa Air, is emerging as a significant competitor, expanding capacity by 13.2% while major carriers like IndiGo ...
25 May, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
If crude stays high, Indian aviation faces margin squeeze, demand risk: Oil AnalystIndian aviation faces tough times as fuel prices remain high. Aviation Turbine Fuel costs are a major burden for airlines. This pressure is...
03 May, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
Pilots warn delay in rest rules is putting flight safety at riskPilots' body ALPA has alerted the DGCA about risks from delayed flight duty rules. They warn that ongoing relaxations for airlines weaken s...
01 May, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
Domestic air traffic rises to 4.37 cr in March quarter; flight delays hit 1.21 lakh passengers last monthIn March this year, the air traffic inched up to 1.44 crore from 1.41 crore in February, but was lower than the 1.45 crore recorded in Marc...
29 Apr, 2026, 09.02 PM IST
Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet seek ATF price relief; say airline industry on verge of 'stopping operations'Indian airlines Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet are in severe financial distress. They warn of halting operations due to soaring jet fuel c...
28 Apr, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
The energy shock at 35,000 feet is burning a hole in your pocketAs aviation fuel prices reach a new high globally, the airline industry is feeling the crunch, with ticket prices climbing and schedules be...
24 Apr, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
From Paris to Phuket: The new logic guiding Indian summer travelIndian summer travel plans are shifting. Due to Middle East tensions and rising airfares, long-haul trips to Europe and the US are being re...
21 Apr, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
Dubai limits foreign flights until May 31, letters show, hitting Indian airlines hardestDubai has limited foreign airlines to one daily flight until May 31 due to the Iran crisis, impacting Indian carriers who planned numerous ...
10 Apr, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
Two CEOs' exits & crises in the skies: The turbulent year that tested India’s biggest airlinesAir India's CEO Campbell Wilson has stepped down following a year of operational, regulatory, and financial challenges, including a fatal c...
07 Apr, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
Longer flight paths push DGCA to ease pilot duty rules temporarilyThe Directorate General of Civil Aviation has eased pilot flight duty rules for long-haul flights. This move aims to ensure enough pilots a...
07 Apr, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
Iran war impact on travel: How Jefferies is tweaking its hotel, airline stock portfolioJefferies has turned cautious on India’s travel sector as the Iran–Middle East war hurts international traffic, lifts fuel costs and weaken...
07 Apr, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
Willie Walsh will have to repair IndiGo's image before driving global expansionWillie Walsh’s appointment as CEO of IndiGo is seen as a move to drive global expansion, but he faces the immediate challenge of repairing ...
02 Apr, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
‘Slasher’ Walsh takes one of aviation’s toughest jobs at IndiGoWillie Walsh is set to lead IndiGo, India's largest airline. He takes over after operational issues caused significant disruption. Walsh is...
01 Apr, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
Who is Willie Walsh, former British Airways & IAG chief appointed as IndiGo's new CEO after Pieter Elbers' exit?Willi Walsh: Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo has announced the appointment of William "Willie" Walsh as its new Chief Executive Officer, eff...
31 Mar, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
IndiGo appoints ex-British Airways chief William Walsh as CEO after Pieter Elbers’ exitIndiGo has appointed William Walsh, currently IATA's Director General, as its new CEO, succeeding Pieter Elbers. Walsh, formerly CEO of Bri...
31 Mar, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
Authorities were 'moderate' in approving summer schedule flights after IndiGo crisis in December: SourceAirlines will operate 10% fewer flights this summer due to civil aviation authorities adopting a more cautious approach. This decision foll...
29 Mar, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
IndiGo cancels over 70 flights due to crew shortages; airline says tech issues, airport congestion hit opsIndiGo has cancelled over 70 flights and experienced widespread delays due to acute crew shortages following the implementation of new flig...
03 Dec, 2025, 03.02 PM IST