In a first since Covid, Diwali flight numbers fall as high fares, disruptions take a tollAirlines scheduled about 6% fewer flights across October and November than a year earlier, according to data from aviation analytics firm C...
11 Nov, 2026, 06.58 AM IST
Air India shortlists former Singapore Airlines executive Balagopal Kunduvara for CFO roleAir India has shortlisted former Singapore Airlines executive Balagopal Kunduvara for the CFO role as the airline steps up efforts to cut c...
11 Nov, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
Air India considers departed Garuda CFO for top finance positionMost recently, Kunduvara was finance chief for Garuda Indonesia, a position he recently left after holding the job for little more than a y...
10 Nov, 2026, 08.46 AM IST
Don't let fare caps clip airlines' wingsRecently, airline price surges during festival seasons have raised concerns about imposing fare caps. While there is public demand for such...
10 Nov, 2026, 01.23 AM IST
Airlines go premium as demand for business-class seats outpaces economySince 2020, airlines have increased the number of premium seats significantly to meet growing consumer demand. Airlines are adopting strate...
09 Nov, 2026, 06.29 AM IST
British Airways parent profit drops on higher fuel costsIAG, the owner of British Airways and Iberia, said Friday that its net profit dropped more than 12 percent in the third quarter on soaring ...
06 Nov, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
Iran war, doubling fuel prices knock 66% off Emirates' first-half profitEmirates Group's first-half net profit plunged 66% to $1 billion as the Iran war disrupted flights across the Gulf and doubled jet fuel pri...
05 Nov, 2026, 09.18 PM IST
India proposes 1% mandatory blending of green jet fuel from JanuaryIndia has introduced a draft policy for the mandatory blending of sustainable aviation fuel for international flights. The initial blending...
05 Nov, 2026, 01.17 AM IST
Government prepares draft sustainable aviation fuels policy; moots mandatory blending in ATF from 2027The civil aviation ministry has circulated the draft National Policy on Sustainable Aviation Fuels which mandates use of only indigenously ...
04 Nov, 2026, 09.55 PM IST
Star Air cuts weekly flights on high fuel costs, says airline officialStar Air has reduced its weekly flights by 15-20%, largely due to soaring Aviation Turbine Fuel prices. The airline is calling for a specia...
04 Nov, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
FLY91 plans to expand fleet to 60 aircraft in five years, targets 350 weekly flights: CEO Manoj ChackoRegional airline FLY91 plans to expand its fleet from six to around 60 aircraft over five years, backed by an order for 40 planes scheduled...
03 Nov, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
Parliamentary panel raises concerns over high airfares; IndiGo, Air India flag rising fuel costs, Pakistan airspace closureA parliamentary panel raised concerns over high airfares during discussions with IndiGo and Air India officials. Rising Aviation Turbine Fu...
02 Nov, 2026, 08.23 PM IST
IndiGo to consider hedging fuel as it ventures on long haul routesIndiGo is evaluating the possibility of hedging fuel costs as it plans for long-haul international operations. The airline's planned introd...
02 Nov, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
IndiGo to introduce business, premium economy and economy cabins on A350 aircraft from 2028IndiGo Airlines will introduce business class, premium economy, and economy cabins with its Airbus A350-900 aircraft. The first A350-900s a...
02 Nov, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
IndiGo expects first Airbus A350 delivery in second quarter of 2028, CEO Willie Walsh saysThe anticipated delivery of IndiGo's first Airbus A350 wide-body aircraft is scheduled for the second quarter of 2028, according to CEO Wil...
02 Nov, 2026, 11.27 AM IST
IndiGo may hike ticket prices to offset soaring fuel bills, says CEO Willie WalshAmidst escalating fuel prices that heavily strain profitability, IndiGo is looking at the possibility of raising ticket prices. The airline...
29 Oct, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
Airlines can't predict oil prices anymore. Travellers may be left footing the billAirlines globally face challenges in fuel cost hedging as prices remain elevated due to geopolitical tensions. Major airlines like AirAsia ...
28 Oct, 2026, 04.25 PM IST