California oil and jet fuel supply crisis: why are prices hitting $15 jet fuel and $5.85 gas as capacity and supply plunge—how soon can recovery happen?California oil and jet fuel supply crisis is intensifying fast. Jet fuel prices have surged near $15 per gallon. Gasoline has climbed to $5...
24 Apr, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
UK faces jet fuel crunch as Strait of Hormuz disruption threatens flights and raises travel costsJet fuel supply to the UK is under pressure as Middle East shipments slow. Airlines may face higher costs and possible shortages if disrupt...
31 Mar, 2026, 10.38 PM IST
UDAN scheme gets Rs 28,840 crore boost to expand regional air connectivityThe scheme subsidises airlines flying to remote destinations at fares capped by the government. Its performance has been uneven so far. Of ...
26 Mar, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
Flight hack: How to score an entire row without paying for business class? YouTuber reveals the secretTravel influencer Maddie Borge shares a hack for securing an entire row on long-haul flights without paying business class prices. By using...
20 Mar, 2025, 04.44 PM IST
No flight route under UDAN scheme cancelled: GovtNo routes have been cancelled under the UDAN scheme, which aims to enhance regional air connectivity. The routes are allocated through a bi...
05 Feb, 2024, 04.45 PM IST
Govt likely to float bids for Air India sale next monthEoI inviting bids for 100% stake sale are likely to be floated either this month-end or next month. Bidding for the national carrier, which...
20 Oct, 2019, 02.26 PM IST
Lenders’ group allows Jet to raise up to Rs 70 croreBefore Jet landed in bankruptcy court, its lenders had carried out a bidding process but failed to get a single decisive bid for the airlin...
20 Jul, 2019, 10.12 AM IST
Wipro rolls out new solutions for aviation sectorDeveloped jointly by Wipro and Qatar Airways in an innovative co-investment model, TOPS is one of the most advanced products available in t...
10 Jun, 2019, 06.03 PM IST
UDAN gets a boost from states, companiesUnder the scheme, a 19-seater aircraft for example, has nine of its seats already underwritten by the Central government so that seats can ...
03 Jan, 2018, 11.49 PM IST
Government to offer only 20 airports in second round of RCS biddingIn the first round, in which five air operators including government-run Air India and budget carrier SpiceJet got permission to fly on 128...
27 Jul, 2017, 10.14 PM IST
India to make foreign carriers bid for additional flying rightsIndia is all set to become the world's first country to make foreign airlines bid to get more flying rights.
25 Dec, 2015, 12.01 PM IST
- Slots for operating flights at prime time may be auctioned
Airlines wanting prime-time departure and arrival slots at airports may have to bid for their preferred choices as the government is mullin...
30 Sep, 2012, 11.42 AM IST
- Bahrain Air hoping for tie-up with an Indian carrier
The airline has been in talks with five Indian airlines on the possibility of a deal, which it could sign before the end of the year.
27 Mar, 2012, 03.33 PM IST
- TCS says Singapore Air extends contract
TCS on Thursday said that Singapore Airlines has extended its contract with TCS by three years. Under the agreement, TCS will provide integ...
26 Feb, 2009, 01.04 PM IST
- Foreign airlines’ staff challenge new ground handling policy
Unions fear job losses of 50,000 if DGCA, AAI notifications come into effect from January 1.
26 Dec, 2008, 02.41 AM IST
- Railways mull bidding for vacant seats
The Indian Railways are mulling online bidding for vacant seats in sleeper classes below the notified price.
17 Oct, 2007, 09.40 PM IST
- AI plans class-upgrade auction
How about buying an upgrade on Air India? Very soon you may not need a godfather or frequent-flier points to get an upgrade from economy to...
13 Aug, 2007, 02.01 AM IST