Free seat mandate will force sharp hike in Fares: AirlinesAirlines in India are pushing back against a government order for free seat selection. They warn this will force ticket price hikes, hurtin...
21 Mar, 2026, 01.18 AM IST
Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet oppose govt's 60 pc free seat selection decisionAirlines like IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet are opposing a new government rule. This rule mandates free selection for at least 60 percent...
20 Mar, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
IndiGo takes Rs 577 crore revenue hit in Q3 due to December flight chaosIndiGo’s December-quarter profit plunged 75% after cancelling thousands of flights, taking a Rs 577 crore exceptional hit. Operational laps...
22 Jan, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
The sky is the new marketplace: Why the biggest gains in Indian aviation are happening on the groundIndia's aviation sector is experiencing a significant shift, with airlines and airports prioritizing non-ticket revenue. From luxury retail...
06 Jan, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
Surge pricing isn’t — and shouldn’t — be outlawed, unfair trade practices should — so regulate smartlyIndia's travel industry is under scrutiny as the framework for consumer protection is put to the test by recent airline cancellations. The ...
18 Dec, 2025, 11.31 PM IST
Full flights, high fares yet only one profitable airline: IndiGo’s crisis exposes chaos in Indian aviationIndian aviation is in chaos as IndiGo grapples with new rostering rules, leading to soaring ticket prices and widespread confusion. Despite...
07 Dec, 2025, 08.36 AM IST
Airlines are mastering the art of upsell, offering more choices and flexibility with new fare plansBoth IndiGo and Air India are making it costlier to cancel or reschedule their flights, for those booking a basic fare ticket while lowerin...
10 Jul, 2024, 10.11 PM IST
Government mandates airlines to seat one parent with childrenThe creation of the new rule comes in response to complaints on social media from passengers who say they have been asked to pay for seats ...
24 Apr, 2024, 12.47 AM IST
Fare play: Carriers in a spin over ministry's proposalsGovt had proposed new rules for the benefit of flyers, like relaxation of cancellation charges and increase in compensation for lost & dama...
25 May, 2018, 11.29 AM IST
How does IndiGo continue to prosper despite troubled times?Even for an inherently tricky industry, Indian aviation sticks out like a sore thumb due to its high cost structure and infrastructural bot...
10 Dec, 2015, 08.01 AM IST
Flying gets costlier as airlines like IndiGo, SpiceJet hike ratesBooking a seat in the front or emergency rows will cost Rs 600 and booking the window and aisle seats in rows 2 to 11 will cost Rs 300.
13 May, 2015, 10.08 AM IST
Neither government nor airlines are playing fair on faresFor airlines to make money, taxes and fuel prices will have to relent. But as neither will - at least not in a hurry - they have been force...
31 May, 2013, 12.31 PM IST
- Govt mulls putting cap on preferred seats on airlines
The Civil Aviation Ministry was now looking at framing rules to cap the number of preferential seats the carriers can offer in a flight.
19 May, 2013, 01.23 PM IST
Fliers will soon have to pay extra fees for carrying check-in baggageIndian fliers will soon have to pay extra fees for carrying check in baggage, in addition to paying for meals even in fullservice carriers ...
30 Apr, 2013, 07.23 AM IST
AirAsia's low fares come with a rider; no free check-in luggageDomestic carriers may cut free check-in luggage limit to 15kg from 20kg if AirAsia brings its fee model to India.
10 Apr, 2013, 06.09 AM IST
Airlines may charge for more luggage, choice of seats to offer attractive airfaresThe Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is currently considering airlines’ requests to increase the scope of charging for ancillary s...
02 Apr, 2013, 10.01 AM IST
Paying more for air travel? Charges that have hiked your travel costHere are the various fees and charges that have been introduced by airlines in the past year.
10 Sep, 2012, 09.16 AM IST