KKR bets $1.4 billion on aircraft leasing, eyes airlines, Boeing and AirbusPrivate equity firm KKR is investing an additional $1.4 billion in aircraft leasing through its partnership with Altavair. This move comes ...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.16 AM IST
Airlines may fly low this fiscalIndian airlines face a profit drop this financial year. Higher fuel prices, airspace limits, and a weaker rupee are increasing costs. Fleet...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.44 AM IST
Govt waives customs overtime charges for cruise passengersInternational cruise passengers will no longer pay merchant overtime charges for customs clearance. This decision aims to boost cruise tour...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
Travel claims for non-medical insurance like trip cancellation, delays surpass medical cases: AsegoAs of 2025-26, the focus of travel insurance claims has transformed significantly. A staggering 16,000 claims pertain to non-medical issues...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
Air India adds lower-cost ‘Basic’ fare on domestic flights; free meals not includedAir India has launched a new 'Basic' fare for economy class passengers on certain domestic routes. This option offers a lower price for tra...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
US closes probe into 2024 Delta Air Lines meltdown sparked by CrowdStrike outageThe Biden administration opened a probe into Delta following the CrowdStrike computer software outage, after other major carriers were ab...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.57 AM IST
US stocks: US market rallies, Dow ends with record on US-Iran deal, oil price slideWall Street indexes surged Monday, with the Dow hitting a record high following a preliminary US-Iran agreement that eased inflation fears ...
16 Jun, 2026, 01.44 AM IST
Travel warning issued: This one mistake during airplane emergency could cost lives, IATA warnsA new safety campaign launched by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), with support from the FAA and EASA, is urging airline...
14 Jun, 2026, 10.23 PM IST
EU countries agree to maintain compensation paid to passengers for flight delaysEU member states have agreed to maintain the current three-hour flight delay threshold for passenger compensation, rejecting a proposal to ...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
In 1970, a traveler struggling with heavy luggage imagined wheels on a suitcase, and airport life suddenly got easierIn the past, travelers struggled with cumbersome bags as they made their way across various terrains. However, the game-changing arrival of...
12 Jun, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
Thailand updates carry-on rules for power banks. Here's what changesNew rules in Thailand now limit power bank sizes and ban them from checked luggage. Passengers can carry power banks up to 100Wh in hand lu...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
IndiGo shares in focus as ATF prices rise 10% as fuel retailers launch 3-year price stabilisation schemeIndiGo shares are in focus after state-run fuel retailers raised aviation turbine fuel prices by around 10% while introducing a three-year ...
10 Jun, 2026, 08.50 AM IST
Air India opens booking for flights under hub-and-spoke model; services to begin from Varanasi on June 25Air India has launched its 'Easy Connect' flights, a new hub-and-spoke travel model. The first flight departs from Varanasi on June 25. Pas...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
ATF prices rise about 10% as oil companies roll out fixed pricingAviation fuel prices have increased by about 10 percent. State-owned fuel retailers have introduced a price stabilization scheme. Domestic ...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
One Dreamliner leaves, six routes go dark, but IndiGo unveils 'bigger' FY30 ambitionsIndiGo unveiled an ambitious plan to nearly double its scale by FY30, targeting 200 million passengers annually. The airline will focus on ...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
Srinagar Airport to remain shut on these days: Check important advisory if you are planning a trip to KashmirSrinagar Airport faces potential flight disruptions from July to October 2026 due to proposed Indian Air Force runway maintenance. Operatio...
02 Jun, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
Hajj flight redirected for Ahamedabad stopover due to Srinagar airport restrictions, baggage curbs for returning pilgrimsDue to payload restrictions at Srinagar Airport, Hajj pilgrims will experience adjustments to their baggage allowances. Akasa Air flights w...
01 Jun, 2026, 10.27 AM IST