US carriers spent $6. 5B on fuel in April; global profit forecast is cut nearly in halfAirlines are facing a fuel price shock. U.S. carriers spent over six billion dollars on jet fuel in April, a significant jump from last yea...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.51 AM IST
Higher airfares can price out people from flying: IATA Chief EconomistAirlines plan to increase ticket prices to offset rising fuel costs. This move might make flying unaffordable for some travelers. Jet fuel ...
08 Jun, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
The FIFA World Cup transit test: Can trains and buses win over North America's car-loving fans?The 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America presents a major opportunity for public transport. Operators aim to attract fans to trains and bus...
03 Jun, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
From medical tourism to casinos, oil shock hits Southeast AsiaCompanies across aviation, retail, and manufacturing are implementing price hikes and cost-cutting measures. Disruptions to supply chains a...
21 May, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
Supreme Court bats for rationalisation of airfares, asks Centre to provide relief to peopleThe Supreme Court has taken a stand on air travel pricing, urging the government to implement fairer airfare practices. Observing substanti...
15 May, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
IndiGo, SpiceJet & other travel stocks plunge up to 7%. Two big reasons whyTravel stocks, including IndiGo, SpiceJet, ixigo, Toman Cook and Yatra Online, fell sharply after Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citize...
11 May, 2026, 12.16 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
Govt negotiated with airlines to limit Hajj fare hike despite regional tensions: Union Minister Kiren RijijuUnion Minister Kiren Rijiju clarified that the government intervened to reduce Hajj airfare hikes, bringing them down from an airline-propo...
03 May, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
Congress demands withdrawal of circular asking Haj pilgrims to pay Rs 10,000 moreThe Congress party has demanded the withdrawal of a Rs 10,000 airfare increase for Haj pilgrims. The party alleges the Modi government has ...
03 May, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
Airport operators urge MoCA for urgent relief amid 25% cut charges to compensate revenue lossAirport operators are requesting urgent government support. A 25 percent cut in landing and parking fees for domestic flights has impacted ...
01 May, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
Haj pilgrims to pay Rs 10K more due to high ATF prices; govt says protected them from larger burdenHaj airfare sees a Rs 10,000 increase per pilgrim for Haj 2026. This rise stems from a sharp global surge in Aviation Turbine Fuel prices. ...
30 Apr, 2026, 08.33 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
Post lockdown, airfares likely to skyrocketThe first few days post lockdown may even see fares shoot up to at least three times the pre-Covid ticket costs.
13 Apr, 2020, 10.14 PM IST
ATF price hike may lead to increase in air fares: ExpertsThe ATF price has witnessed an increase of nearly 30 per cent over the last one year and about 25 per cent in just last six months.
23 May, 2018, 03.31 PM IST
Surge in airfares ahead of holiday season forces CCI to probe cartelisation angleAfter a surge in airfares ahead of the upcoming holiday season, CCI is said to be examining whether carriers may have acted in concert with...
14 May, 2015, 02.50 AM IST
Air fares skyrocket 55% in two weeks, biggest rise in 3 yearsThe hike is so brutal that even the diligent early birds who book their tickets months in advance have not been spared.
15 Sep, 2013, 01.28 AM IST
- MRTPC to probe uniform air fare hike
Uniform airfare hike by all domestic airlines has come under the lens of MRTPC. The commission would investigate the alleged cartilisation ...
13 Feb, 2009, 12.20 AM IST