Middle East conflict fuels airline bankruptcy risks, more mergers likely: IATASoaring jet fuel prices due to Middle East conflict are pushing budget airlines towards bankruptcy and industry consolidation, according to...
07 Jun, 2026, 06.33 AM IST
Air India turns to pay cuts and fewer flights as war worsens financial strugglesAir India is considering major cost-cutting steps amid the Iran war, including furloughs for nontechnical staff, salary cuts for senior exe...
08 May, 2026, 12.43 PM IST
Air India board meeting on May 7; cost-saving steps, CEO selection likely on agendaAir India's board meets May 7 to discuss cost cuts and a new CEO. The airline faces significant losses and challenges from rising jet fuel ...
03 May, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
Asia, Europe could see jet fuel shortages in coming months: IATA chief Willie WalshGlobal airlines' grouping IATA warns of potential jet fuel shortages in Asia and Europe in the coming months. Extraordinarily high fuel cos...
29 Apr, 2026, 09.06 PM IST
Iran war, jet fuel concerns cloud airlines' summer holiday plansEuropean airlines face significant challenges as the Iran war escalates jet fuel prices and disrupts Middle East travel, threatening the su...
29 Apr, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
JetBlue plans capacity cuts, fare hikes as high fuel costs widen quarterly lossJetBlue Airways is facing increased jet fuel costs. The airline plans to slow hiring, reduce capacity, and raise fares. This comes after re...
28 Apr, 2026, 05.41 PM 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
Market leader gives it another IndiGoIndiGo has appointed industry veteran Willie Walsh as CEO. This move aims to restore investor confidence after recent flight disruptions. W...
01 Apr, 2026, 11.22 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
Airfares likely to rise with steep jump in jet fuel priceJet fuel prices have surged dramatically, more than doubling to a record high. This sharp increase in Aviation Turbine Fuel, a major operat...
01 Apr, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
IndiGo shares jump 8% after airline appoints former British Airways chief William Walsh as CEOIndiGo has appointed William Walsh as its new Chief Executive Officer. Walsh, currently with IATA, will join IndiGo by August 3. His appoin...
01 Apr, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
Impossible to quantify full impact of Middle East war: IATAAirfares are increasing due to higher fuel costs and limited flight capacity. The ongoing Middle East conflict is a key factor. Despite the...
01 Apr, 2026, 12.47 AM 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
IATA says there is need for greater certainty on taxationIATA highlighted the need for more clarity in India's complex taxation system, especially as foreign airlines face tax notices. Despite thi...
03 Jun, 2025, 06.27 PM IST
Capacity, fare regulations by India slowing passenger growth: IATA DG Walsh“Among the big domestic market, India is the only one that is lagging… The recovery is significantly impacted due to the regulation that ha...
27 Jul, 2021, 03.11 PM IST
- Air India should have restructured 10 years ago: Willie Walsh
Willie Walsh, CEO of International Airlines Group, speaks about Air-India's time running out and dim future of low-cost airlines.
15 May, 2011, 10.47 PM IST