UDAN flights discontinued on 50% of routes launched so farIndia's ambitious plan to boost regional air travel is struggling, with nearly half of UDAN routes now inactive. Despite significant govern...
04 Jul, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
Regional carriers demand slots, aircraft and simpler rules as India relaunches faltering connectivity schemeOf the 669 routes made operational since the Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) scheme started in 2017, commercial flights are currently operati...
04 Jul, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
Gulf carriers eye Boeing, Airbus jets as Air India weighs delaysGulf airlines like Etihad and Saudia are reportedly eyeing earlier aircraft delivery slots, potentially from Air India's deferred orders. T...
03 Jul, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
Air India, SIA Engineering to set up maintenance, repair and overhaul joint venture in IndiaAir India and Singapore Airlines' engineering arm are exploring a joint venture to establish a world-class Maintenance, Repair, and Overhau...
03 Jul, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
Airport operators tell Centre airline fee relief no longer warrantedPrivate airports are urging the civil aviation ministry to end the three-month discount on domestic flight landing and parking charges, set...
03 Jul, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
Air India cuts fuel surcharges for North America, Europe flightsAir India has significantly reduced fuel surcharges on flights to North America, Australia, Europe, and the UK, effective July 1. This move...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.22 PM IST
Airlines shun Rs 10,000-crore ATF subsidy as fuel prices fallA Rs 10,000-crore jet fuel price stabilisation programme has failed to attract any airline sign-ups. The scheme, designed to shield carrier...
02 Jul, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
Air India Express restores all West Asia flights, resumes Salalah and Kuwait servicesAir India Express has fully restored its West Asia flight network, reinstating services to Salalah and Kuwait. Flights to Salalah resumed o...
02 Jul, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
IndiGo launches Lite fare with lower prices for cabin bag-only travellersIndiGo has introduced 'IndiGo Lite', a new budget-friendly Economy Class fare for travellers with just cabin baggage. This option, availabl...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
Oman Air targets tourists on new Singapore route, eyes North Asia expansionOman Air is launching a new route to Singapore, aiming to tap into the city-state's appeal as a growing tourist destination. This expansion...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.02 AM IST
SAS to buy up to 40 Airbus A330 aircraft for over $10 billionScandinavian airline SAS said Tuesday that it would buy up to 40 new Airbus jets in its biggest aircraft order ever, totalling over $10 bil...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
No smooth landing: ICRA sees Indian airlines' losses widening up to Rs 38,000 crore in FY27India's aviation sector faces a grim outlook, with ICRA projecting net losses to skyrocket to ₹36,000-38,000 crore in FY27. This sharp revi...
26 Jun, 2026, 08.57 PM IST
Strong balance sheets help India Inc absorb West Asia fallout: CrisilA stress test by Crisil Ratings covering 34 sectors that account for 65% of its rated corporate debt suggests that India Inc remains broadl...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
IndiGo, SpiceJet shares rally up to 4% as crude oil prices fall below pre-war levels after 42% crashAviation stocks, including IndiGo and SpiceJet gained after crude oil prices declined sharply as supply concerns eased following progress i...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
Jet fuel crack spread may exceed $50 in 2026; airfares may climb up to 25%: ReportGeopolitical tensions and refinery issues are significantly impacting jet fuel supplies, leading to increased airline operational costs. Th...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
Cathay Pacific to reduce flight fuel surcharges from July 1Cathay Pacific Airways is set to reduce its fuel surcharges for most passenger flights starting July 1, following a dip in jet fuel costs. ...
23 Jun, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
Airline ticket prices may stay high as carriers bank fuel relief from Iran dealA U.S.-Iran peace deal has lowered oil prices, promising billions in fuel savings for airlines. However, passengers may not see immediate f...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.34 PM IST