UK watchdog investigates Ryanair over fees to seat parents with children; airline defends policyBritain's competition watchdog is investigating Ryanair over its "mandatory family seat" charge. The CMA is examining if the fee unfairly f...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
IndiGo shares in focus as ATF prices rise 10% as fuel retailers launch 3-year price stabilisation schemeIndiGo shares are in focus after state-run fuel retailers raised aviation turbine fuel prices by around 10% while introducing a three-year ...
10 Jun, 2026, 08.50 AM IST
One Dreamliner leaves, six routes go dark, but IndiGo unveils 'bigger' FY30 ambitionsIndiGo unveiled an ambitious plan to nearly double its scale by FY30, targeting 200 million passengers annually. The airline will focus on ...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
How to travel in the summer of chaosThe travel industry has bifurcated, rewarding those who understand its complexities. Travelers are increasingly spending more, often financ...
27 May, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
Airline miles may not go as far as the Iran war drives up fuel costs and summer faresAirline ticket prices and baggage fees have surged, impacting the value of travel rewards for summer trips. While dynamic pricing makes awa...
23 May, 2026, 10.29 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
AirAsia orders 150 Airbus A220 jets for $19 billion in largest single order ever placed for aircraftAirAsia is set to acquire 150 Airbus A220-300 aircraft. This significant deal, valued at approximately 19 billion dollars, marks a major st...
07 May, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
Get up to 10% discount on this flight ticket on Etihad Airway's guest loyalty program if you are a Gold, Platinum and Emerald memberEtihad Airways is now offering a 10% discount on promo seats for its top-tier loyalty members. Gold, Platinum, and Emerald members of the E...
04 May, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
American Airlines, Alaska Air join others in raising baggage fees as fuel costs climbAmerican Airlines and Alaska Air have raised checked baggage fees, citing increased jet fuel costs driven by Middle East tensions and disru...
10 Apr, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
Govt suspends directive on flight seat selection feeA government directive for Indian airlines to offer 60% of seats without extra charges has been paused. This decision follows strong opposi...
03 Apr, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
Govt directive to offer 60% flight seats without additional charges put on holdThe government has paused its order for airlines to provide at least 60 percent of flight seats without extra cost. This decision follows c...
02 Apr, 2026, 10.52 PM IST
Airlines to offer 60 pc seats in flights without additional charges from Apr 20Airlines must now offer a minimum of 60 percent of flight seats without extra charges starting April 20. The DGCA has issued new directives...
29 Mar, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
Airlines must make 60% of seats available without selection chargesAirlines in India must now offer at least 60% of seats without extra charges. Passengers on the same booking will be seated together. Polic...
19 Mar, 2026, 12.22 AM IST
6 new airline rules on free seat allocation, PNR, delays, cancellations and moreAirlines must now offer at least 60% of flight seats free of charge, ensuring fairer access for all passengers. New DGCA rules also mandate...
18 Mar, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
Air passengers tricked into paying premium seat fees despite free options, says Consumer Commission; airline ordered to compensateAn airline has been ordered to pay compensation for misleading passengers. The Maharashtra State Commission ruled the airline used a 'dark ...
31 Oct, 2025, 07.59 AM IST
Proposed US rule would ban airlines from charging parents additional fees to sit with their childrenThe US Department of Transportation has proposed a new rule that would ban airlines from charging parents extra to sit with their young chi...
01 Aug, 2024, 07.24 PM IST
One-third of air passengers had to pay extra for flight seats in last 12 months: SurveyThe Directorate General of Civil Aviation had in 2015 announced unbundling of services, allowing Indian airlines to charge all of their fli...
17 Oct, 2022, 03.30 PM IST