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
Air India has terminated over 1,000 staff in last 3 years for ethical breaches: CEOAir India has terminated over 1,000 employees in the past three years for ethical breaches, including misuse of the employee leisure travel...
10 May, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
Missed your flight from Dubai? Here’s what to do next for a refundDubai has launched new rules for airline refunds and passenger rights. The Aviation Consumer Welfare Directive sets responsibilities for ai...
05 May, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
From Asimov to Terminator: The rise of the working robotJapan Airlines is testing robots for baggage handling at Haneda airport. These robots could also clean aircraft cabins. This move addresses...
01 May, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
Flight cancelled? Simple steps to get refund, rebook fast & avoid travel stress amid rising fuel costsFlight cancellations are rising due to high fuel costs and global issues. Many travelers may face delays, changes, or confusion about their...
25 Apr, 2026, 05.40 AM IST
Air India offers Rs 1,000 to a Bengaluru frequent flyer for a damaged bag; Passenger files case, gets Rs 17,000A Bengaluru flyer has won compensation after an 18-month battle with Air India. After a flight to Delhi, he found his trolley bag damaged a...
09 Mar, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
American Airlines is changing its carry-on baggage rules — and it might make your travel easierAmerican Airlines is removing bag sizers from gate areas starting October 6 to streamline boarding and reduce delays. This change, part of ...
06 Oct, 2025, 10.47 AM IST
$7.27 billion and counting: How checked baggage fees became a goldmine for airlinesAirline companies are making huge profits from baggage fees. Earlier, airlines provided free baggage service. Now, passengers pay extra for...
05 Jun, 2025, 06.38 PM IST
Southwest Airlines set to end free baggage policy, introduce basic economy: Who will pay, how much will it cost?Southwest Airlines, once known for resisting industry norms, is now embracing revenue-focused strategies, including bag fees and basic econ...
11 Mar, 2025, 09.12 PM IST
This airline will impose carry-on baggage fees from January 2025. Here’s what you may want to knowAir Canada will implement carry-on baggage fees for basic economy travelers from January 3, 2025. The policy applies to flights in the Amer...
09 Dec, 2024, 12.47 AM IST
Airlines adhering to hand baggage policy: ScindiaAirlines are adhering to the guidelines issued by BCAS in their hand baggage policy. and are giving wide publicity to this rule through the...
31 Mar, 2022, 03.14 PM IST
No check-in bag? Prepare to fly cheap on domestic flights once fare bands goThe order issued by DGCA chief Arun Kumar on Thursday has asked airlines to ensure that the charges for passengers who buy light fares and ...
26 Feb, 2021, 12.42 PM IST
Government removes restriction on check-in baggage on domestic flightsAccording to the revised flying norms issued by the aviation ministry, there will be no restrictions on check-in baggage and passengers can...
25 Sep, 2020, 12.15 AM IST
Why it is imperative for aviation regulator DGCA to stop micro-managing the businesses of airlinesInstead of acting as a regulator, DGCA seemingly revels in being a commercial meddler, hell-bent on telling airlines in India how to run th...
15 Jun, 2014, 11.30 AM IST
AirAsia's no-free-bags rule irks DGCAIt is not yet clear if DGCA will allow AirAsia India to levy charges for checking-in baggage and other levies or strike them down completel...
04 Jun, 2014, 12.28 PM IST
- American Airlines announces new baggage charge for travellers
American Airlines' passengers travelling between locations in Europe, India and the US will soon have to pay 50 dollars (about Rs 2,400) to...
22 Aug, 2009, 02.52 PM IST
- American Airlines announces new baggage charge for travellers
American Airlines' passengers travelling between locations in Europe, India and the US will soon have to pay 50 dollars (about Rs 2,400) to...
22 Aug, 2009, 01.16 PM IST