Wars, recessions, political crises, market crashes. Warren Buffett’s advice on each of themWarren Buffett made a prediction in the mid-1990s he knew would come true: Berkshire Hathaway's future returns would fall short compared to...
07 May, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
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
Airline refund rules change: DGCA caps charges, mandates quick payouts for passengersNew DGCA rules, effective March 26, 2026, mandate faster air ticket refunds without extra charges to combat passenger complaints. Airlines ...
26 Mar, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
DGCA introduces 48-hour free flight cancellation window from March 26The regulator updated its civil aviation requirements on ticket refunds on February 24, introducing what it termed a "look-in option" — a 4...
27 Feb, 2026, 10.39 PM IST
Passengers in India can now cancel or change air tickets within 48 hours of booking without extra fees. Check detailsPassengers can now cancel or change air tickets within 48 hours of booking without extra charges, subject to conditions. The DGCA has revis...
26 Feb, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
No cancellation fee if air ticket is cancelled within 48 hours from booking - DGCA proposes rules for airlinesThe DGCA has proposed new guidelines for air ticket refunds, including a 48-hour 'look-in' window for penalty-free cancellations or amendme...
04 Nov, 2025, 02.40 PM IST
You may get to cancel air tickets for free within 48 hours of bookingAirline travelers might soon enjoy a hassle-free cancellation or modification policy, as the DGCA is considering new regulations that would...
04 Nov, 2025, 12.33 AM IST
SpiceJet asked to pay Rs 25,000 compensation to passenger for issuing wrong ticketA Mumbai consumer commission ruled that SpiceJet must compensate a senior citizen Rs 25,000 after issuing incorrect tickets during a rerout...
22 Jun, 2025, 11.07 AM IST
Qantas flight lands with damaged tyre & wing; Accidentally sells business class tickets at 85% discountQantas flight from Rome to Perth experienced tyre damage during take-off, leading to a punctured wing. The damage was found after landing. ...
26 Aug, 2024, 02.21 PM IST
IndiGo boards standby passenger in place of confirmed ticket holder; later deboardedA standby passenger boarded an IndiGo flight at Mumbai airport in place of a confirmed ticket holder, leading to a slight delay in departur...
21 May, 2024, 07.26 PM IST
Tech glitch on Japan airline site sees business class tickets worth $10,000 sell for $300ANA Holdings' airline ticketing website had a technical glitch that resulted in business class tickets worth $10,000 being sold for just a ...
19 Apr, 2023, 02.43 PM IST
Air India found to be using boarding passes with PM Modi's photo againOn March 20, tickets with photos of the prime minister were withdrawn by the railways after the TMC raised the issue with the poll body.
29 Mar, 2019, 09.15 PM IST
Cathay Pacific Airways mistakenly sells Rs 11-lakh premium class tickets at Rs 47,000The Hong Kong-based airline said on its Twitter and Facebook pages Wednesday that it would still welcome passengers that bought the busines...
02 Jan, 2019, 08.48 PM IST
Air India seats available for 144 flyers, but airline books 194On Saturday, 194 passengers reported for Air India flight AI 731 from Kolkata to Guwahati when the Airbus A 319 aircraft had only 144 seats.
25 Jul, 2017, 10.55 AM IST
Pay less for flight ticket cancellations from August 1The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has also made it clear that airlines cannot levy additional charge to process the refund.
13 Jul, 2016, 06.11 PM IST
Singapore Airlines to honour business class seats sold wrongly at economy priceThe tickets, involved flights between Singapore and European destinations, were sold by online and travel agents for $ 2909 instead of $ 70...
08 Dec, 2014, 06.29 PM IST
- Travel booking web sites not foolproof
Last week, a Mumbai air traveller was shocked to find at the check-in counter that her return ticket to Goa had been wrongly booked by an o...
18 Jun, 2007, 05.31 PM IST