IndiGo may hike ticket prices to offset soaring fuel bills, says CEO Willie WalshAmidst escalating fuel prices that heavily strain profitability, IndiGo is looking at the possibility of raising ticket prices. The airline...
29 Oct, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
Airlines can't predict oil prices anymore. Travellers may be left footing the billAirlines globally face challenges in fuel cost hedging as prices remain elevated due to geopolitical tensions. Major airlines like AirAsia ...
28 Oct, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
Easier visas draw Indian travellers, but Japan and Europe show experiences still matterIn 2026, visa-free entry and simplified visa processes are shaping the travel preferences of Indian tourists. Popular searches have reveale...
27 Oct, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
Cheaper air tickets may remain a distant dream for Indian flyersIndian flyers may have to wait longer for airfare relief after the festive season as elevated aviation turbine fuel prices, rupee depreciat...
22 Oct, 2026, 09.28 AM IST
Indians travel more despite costly flights, hotel rates to jump 27% post-DiwaliTravel bookings are on the rise for the festive season, with significant demand reported by various companies. Average hotel rates are expe...
21 Oct, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
India braces for first Diwali after Gulf war with tighter budgetsAs households prepare for Diwali, rising food prices and travel expenses are impacting festive budgets significantly. Increased costs for e...
19 Oct, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
Expensive flights, struggling airlines: Why India's airfare crisis has no easy fix for passengersIndia's proposed new airfare framework would require airlines to submit fare structures to the DGCA a month in advance, amid festive-season...
19 Oct, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
Charting the global economy: Inflationary pressures mount in USA broad upswing in consumer prices last month helps reinforce expectations for additional Federal Reserve interest-rate increases in the mo...
18 Oct, 2026, 09.12 AM IST
Hidden cost of travel: Visa fees, card markups, optional tours and tips that can add 25-40% to budget; here's how to plan for themMany travelers fail to account for hidden costs while planning international journeys, often only considering major expenses. These overloo...
05 Oct, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
Festive travel squeeze: Domestic airfares jump up to 68% as flight options narrowDomestic airfares on key routes have surged ahead of the festive and year-end travel season, with Delhi-Hyderabad fares up 68% year-on-year...
05 Oct, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
UAE-India airfares for Dussehra, Diwali remain affordable for nowIndian foreign workers in the UAE can still access airfares below Dh1,500 for flights to major Indian cities. Travel agents anticipate a pr...
29 Sep, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
Durga Puja travel alert for Kolkata flyers: October 16 tickets show a massive airfare spike, with some routes costing nearly twice as muchAirfares to Kolkata are set to surge around Durga Puja, with tickets for October 16 priced 71% higher than fares for the following week, ac...
21 Sep, 2026, 10.25 PM IST
India’s skies have a new economy-business class divide, report showsEconomy airfares rose sharply across India's busiest domestic routes in early 2026, while business-class fares, conversely, experienced sig...
21 Sep, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
Manufacturing a bright spot; services presents a mixed bag: Upasna Bhardwaj, Chief Economist, Kotak Mahindra Bank"Despite the ongoing debate around the new GDP series, real GDP growth remained robust at 7.8% in the first quarter, highlighting the econo...
21 Sep, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
Festive fever checks in early: Hotel bookings, room rates rise as Indians plan longer getawaysHotels are experiencing a strong festive season with increased bookings and revenue. Travelers are prioritizing family experiences and loca...
12 Sep, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
Supreme Court to hear on Sept 7 plea seeking guidelines to control unpredictable fluctuations in airfareThe Supreme Court will hear a plea concerning unpredictable airline fare fluctuations. The government is fast-tracking new aviation rules a...
06 Sep, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
India’s flights may stay expensive even as fuel gets cheaper: S&PAsia-Pacific airlines may maintain higher airfares as passenger demand remains strong. This strategy allows carriers to recover elevated op...
26 Aug, 2026, 02.09 PM IST