ATF prices rise about 10% as oil companies roll out fixed pricingAviation fuel prices have increased by about 10 percent. State-owned fuel retailers have introduced a price stabilization scheme. Domestic ...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
Higher airfares can price out people from flying: IATA Chief EconomistAirlines plan to increase ticket prices to offset rising fuel costs. This move might make flying unaffordable for some travelers. Jet fuel ...
08 Jun, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
Summer travel plans take no break: Domestic demand remains strong despite rising fuel costs and airfares, fewer flightsIndians are not cancelling summer holidays despite higher costs and fewer flights. Many are choosing domestic trips or nearby international...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.16 AM IST
Global macro woes take holidayers in different directionIndian travelers are opting for short-haul international trips to Southeast Asia and Australia, or domestic getaways this summer. This shif...
31 May, 2026, 07.48 AM IST
Indians are breaking up with Europe for a Southeast Asian getawayIndian travelers are increasingly choosing Vietnam over traditional European destinations due to rising airfares and longer flight duration...
23 May, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
FIFA 2026: Fewer Indians likely to travel to US World Cup amid rising costsThe World Cup expands with more teams and games. This raises questions about quality and player fatigue. FIFA believes this growth makes th...
22 May, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
India must be alert amid West Asia crisis, no immediate worry: Civil aviation ministerIndia must stay alert to West Asia crisis fallout, though not worried now. Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu stated this in ...
20 May, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
No broadcaster for World Cup? What FIFA’s India standoff could really costAs FIFA gears up for the 2026 World Cup, it encounters a broadcasting conundrum in India. Following a surge in online viewership during the...
18 May, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
FIFA fever grips India: Fans rush to book World Cup 2026 trips despite high airfares and rupee woesIndian football fans are defying geopolitical tensions, high airfares and a weakening ₹ to attend the FIFA World Cup 2026. This year, a gro...
17 May, 2026, 08.27 PM IST
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
Maharashtra reduces VAT on jet fuel from 18% to 7%Aviation Turbine Fuel tax cut in Maharashtra offers relief to airlines. The state government reduced Value Added Tax to 7% from 18% until N...
15 May, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
Outbound travel slows as Indians rethink foreign holidays amid crisis and costsAirlines are experiencing weak forward bookings and muted growth plans due to high airfares and a weaker rupee, following a call to postpon...
13 May, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
Has Air India cancelled all international flights until July 2026? Here’s the truth behind the viral claimAir India Flights: Rumors of Air India suspending all international flights until July 2026 are misleading. The airline has temporarily red...
13 May, 2026, 01.06 AM IST
India summer travel shock: Flight tickets to Europe, Leh, Singapore see massive surgeIndian travellers are seeing airfares soar by 40-50% on many routes. This surge is driven by rising jet fuel costs and fewer available seat...
08 May, 2026, 06.36 AM IST
Govt negotiated with airlines to limit Hajj fare hike despite regional tensions: Union Minister Kiren RijijuUnion Minister Kiren Rijiju clarified that the government intervened to reduce Hajj airfare hikes, bringing them down from an airline-propo...
03 May, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
Congress demands withdrawal of circular asking Haj pilgrims to pay Rs 10,000 moreThe Congress party has demanded the withdrawal of a Rs 10,000 airfare increase for Haj pilgrims. The party alleges the Modi government has ...
03 May, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
"Gross mismanagement of our Country": Congress slams Centre over Air India cutting international flightsAir India is reducing international flights until July. This decision stems from a sharp increase in jet fuel prices. The airline's CEO cit...
03 May, 2026, 10.56 AM IST