New pilot in IndiGo's cockpit: Willie Walsh takes charge as CEOWillie Walsh has officially taken charge as IndiGo's chief executive officer. He will now oversee the airline's strategic direction and int...
03 Aug, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
Petrol sales rise 8.6%, diesel demand jumps 9.4% in July; LPG, jet fuel consumption declinesPetrol and diesel sales saw significant year-on-year increases in July. This growth was fueled by greater mobility and economic activity ac...
03 Aug, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
India needs more GST relief to make travel affordable, drive tourism growth: SOTC Travel MDFurther GST rationalization on domestic hotels and restaurants could fuel tourism growth. The government's move to reduce tax collected at ...
02 Aug, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
If India wants to compete with the world, it has to have one or two large airlines: IndiGo’s Rahul BhatiaIndiGo MD Rahul Bhatia defended the airline’s 66% domestic market share, saying 34% of its capacity operates on routes where no rival flies...
31 Jul, 2026, 07.46 PM IST
IndiGo to decide on next aircraft order in 2030 after assessing new-generation planes: Rahul BhatiaIndiGo plans to wait until the early 2030s before placing its next aircraft order as it evaluates next-generation aircraft technologies tha...
31 Jul, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
Monopoly talks don’t appreciate that our one-third capacity is deployed where no other airline connects: IndiGo MD Rahul BhatiaIndiGo's managing director defended its large market share, citing unique routes and global competition needs. He explained that 34% of cap...
31 Jul, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
Tourism ministry, IndiGo join hands to promote India as global tourism destinationThe tourism ministry and IndiGo have partnered to promote India as a global destination. This strategic collaboration will utilize digital ...
31 Jul, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
IndiGo's Rahul Bhatia urges govt to cut taxes, airport charges to lower airfaresIndiGo's managing director seeks tax and airport charge rationalization for lower airfares. He argues that reduced costs will unlock massiv...
30 Jul, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
Average airfare on 72 domestic routes rose 20.5 pc in June compared to May 2025: DGCA dataIn a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol said airlines' operating costs are dynamic in n...
27 Jul, 2026, 07.36 PM IST
Trilateral critical mineral deals, wider air pact key to India-UAE ties ahead, says UAE MinisterIndia and the UAE are exploring joint investments in third countries for critical minerals. This strategic partnership aims to secure vital...
27 Jul, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
All India Tennis Association cuts overseas travel allowance to $450 from $700The All India Tennis Association approved governance reforms, cutting official overseas travel allowances significantly. Officials will now...
25 Jul, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
DGCA to introduce digital platform for incident reporting, says Civil Aviation MinisterThe Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is developing a digital incident reporting platform on the eGCA portal to enable electroni...
20 Jul, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
Pakistan raises jet fuel price by PKR 40.35 per litre amid global oil market volatilityPakistan has increased jet fuel prices by PKR 40.35 per litre, reaching PKR 291.55. This follows a previous hike, bringing the total increa...
19 Jul, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
If you bill it, they will come: FIFA 2026 wins battle for fans' wallets in pricey World CupWorld Cup final caps a tournament where fans paid record prices. Ticket buyers defied expectations and paid sky-high prices for all matches...
18 Jul, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
US consumer inflation likely increased at a slow pace in June as gasoline prices retreatedU.S. consumer inflation probably slowed in June, but rate hikes remain possible. Gasoline prices retreated from highs after a fragile cease...
14 Jul, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
SC seeks aviation rules in sealed cover amid concerns over airfares, passenger rightsThe Supreme Court has ordered the Centre to submit new aviation rules within two weeks. These rules are under the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniy...
13 Jul, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
SC to hear on Jul 13 plea seeking guidelines to curb 'unpredictable fluctuations' of airfaresThe Supreme Court will hear a plea seeking airfare regulation guidelines. This plea addresses unpredictable fluctuations and ancillary char...
12 Jul, 2026, 12.56 PM IST