US airlines may face fresh scrutiny as Democrats plan probes into pricing and passenger rightsFollowing a significant midterm election victory, Democrats intend to scrutinize airlines regarding personalized pricing practices and pass...
05 Nov, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
Woman travelling to Bengaluru reached London after her flight was rerouted, left stranded at Heathrow airport without a UK visa, consumer court orders airline to pay Rs 1.6 lakhA woman travelling to Bengaluru reached London after her flight from from Canada was rerouted following a cancellation. She was left strand...
29 Oct, 2026, 01.22 PM IST
Flight to Jaipur cancelled the night before travel, man forced to hire a taxi for Rs 19,500 in morning, Indigo ordered to pay Rs 14,350A Chandigarh lawyer spent Rs 19,500 on a taxi to reach Jaipur after IndiGo cancelled his flight the night before a court appearance. The co...
23 Oct, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
Over 1000 flights delayed, 58 cancelled in US on Thursday amid bad weather: What travellers need to know about refund rulesFlight interruptions have gripped the United States as severe weather affects several key airports. Gusty winds in Boston and New York have...
23 Oct, 2026, 01.22 AM IST
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby calls for inheritance taxes near 100% and a national wealth tax. What he wants the US to change and why it mattersScott Kirby, the CEO of United Airlines, has called for a nationwide wealth tax and higher inheritance taxes. He argues that wealth inequal...
20 Oct, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
Flight delay rule change: Will your airline still offer a refund if your flight is canceled? Here's how it will affect meal and hotel assistanceA delayed flight can become expensive when an overnight stay enters the picture. A postponed DOT rule could affect how airlines classify di...
17 Oct, 2026, 10.46 PM IST
Will flyers get relief? Centre finalises aviation rules as SC examines steep airfaresCentre has received administrative approval for rules under the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024, and expects to publish them within two w...
16 Oct, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
SpiceJet delay left family without connecting flight, forcing fresh tickets, extra travel and hotel expenses, airline ordered to pay Rs 85,816A Patna consumer commission has ordered SpiceJet to pay Rs 85,816 to a senior citizen after repeated flight delays made his family miss a c...
01 Oct, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
Man City in trouble? Iconic English Premier League football club found guilty in 114 chargesThe outcome of an independent hearing that began more than two years ago could send shock waves through English football. If City are found...
25 Sep, 2026, 09.19 PM IST
Customer challenged Rs 10 extra carry bag charge at Shoppers Stop; company said he knew bags were not free; consumer court ordes him to pay Rs 10,000A consumer commission in Hyderabad dismissed a man's complaint over being charged Rs 10 for a carry bag at Shoppers Stop, after finding he ...
11 Sep, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Air traffic control boss rules out cyberattack as UK airports slowly recover from chaosThe UK’s air traffic controller has ruled out a cyberattack behind the system failure that led to around 2,000 flight cancellations and aff...
09 Sep, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
Flyers in EU just won big after a 13-year fight over flight rightsEU lawmakers have backed a major overhaul of air passenger rights after 13 years of negotiations, keeping compensation for flight delays of...
07 Sep, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
Supreme Court to hear on Sept 7 plea seeking guidelines to control unpredictable fluctuations in airfareThe Supreme Court will hear a plea concerning unpredictable airline fare fluctuations. The government is fast-tracking new aviation rules a...
06 Sep, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Compensation of up to Rs 20,000 if you have been denied boarding or an alternative flightThe new rules also make passengers eligible for compensation if they are not informed about the flight cancellation well in advance.
28 Feb, 2019, 07.35 AM IST
Fare play: Carriers in a spin over ministry's proposalsGovt had proposed new rules for the benefit of flyers, like relaxation of cancellation charges and increase in compensation for lost & dama...
25 May, 2018, 11.29 AM IST
DGCA: Airlines must pay for denying seats to those with confirmed ticketsIn an unequivocal stand, the Director General of Civil Aviation told Delhi High Court that passengers can seek compensation when denied sea...
12 Feb, 2018, 10.36 AM IST
- Now, airlines to pay compensation to passengers in case of delays
Airlines will have to pay compensation for delay or cancellation of flights.
06 Aug, 2010, 09.55 PM IST