Expensive flights, struggling airlines: Why India's airfare crisis has no easy fix for passengersIndia's proposed new airfare framework would require airlines to submit fare structures to the DGCA a month in advance, amid festive-season...
19 Oct, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
Ixigo shares rally 13% after travel platform reports all-time high profitIxigo shares jumped after the travel platform reported a record Q2 profit of Rs 63.42 crore, partly boosted by the sale of its stake in Fre...
19 Oct, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
Aviation regulator DGCA may consider one-time check of pilots' training records, says AAIB in probe reportProbe agency AAIB has proposed that DGCA conduct a one-time review of fixed-wing pilot training records. The recommendations followed an ac...
16 Oct, 2026, 09.43 PM IST
No worm for early birds on domestic air ticket counter as advance flight booking advantage fadesAirlines in India are changing their pricing strategies, maintaining high fares for both early and last-minute bookings. The reduced capaci...
11 Oct, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Hidden cost of travel: Visa fees, card markups, optional tours and tips that can add 25-40% to budget; here's how to plan for themMany travelers fail to account for hidden costs while planning international journeys, often only considering major expenses. These overloo...
05 Oct, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
Festive travel squeeze: Domestic airfares jump up to 68% as flight options narrowDomestic airfares on key routes have surged ahead of the festive and year-end travel season, with Delhi-Hyderabad fares up 68% year-on-year...
05 Oct, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
High airfares could stick around even if jet fuel prices fallUS airfares could remain elevated even if jet fuel prices fall, as airlines adjust schedules and ticket prices only gradually after sharp s...
28 Sep, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
Festive fever checks in early: Hotel bookings, room rates rise as Indians plan longer getawaysHotels are experiencing a strong festive season with increased bookings and revenue. Travelers are prioritizing family experiences and loca...
12 Sep, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
SpiceJet finalises lease agreements for 20 aircraft ahead of winter schedule, targets 200 daily flightsSpiceJet is adding twenty aircraft to its fleet by mid-November. These planes will enhance capacity for the upcoming winter schedule and ho...
03 Sep, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
Airfare rules overhaul: What Centre’s new framework could mean for flyersNew aviation rules are being fast-tracked by the Centre for India's civil aviation sector. These rules will be finalized within three weeks...
18 Aug, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
Early bird gets the ticket to vacation this Diwali: Travel portals to customersMakeMyTrip and Cleartrip noted a significant rise in early bookings for Diwali travel. Train tickets on popular routes are rapidly filling ...
07 Aug, 2024, 01.20 AM IST
Centre asks airlines to devise mechanism for reasonable pricing of air ticketsAirfares have jumped significantly on certain routes, especially in the wake of crisis-hit Go First suspending operations from May 3. Durin...
05 Jun, 2023, 10.50 PM IST
Long August weekend: 30 per cent spike in airfaresAirfares are largely driven by demand and thus, prices are bound to increase around long weekends when more people prefer to travel, said a...
08 Jul, 2017, 10.43 AM IST
Despite high airfares, fliers still booking tickets lateEven with the recent steep rise in airfares, Indian fliers haven't really woken up to the benefits of advance purchase, say executives.
07 Oct, 2013, 08.01 AM IST
Air fares skyrocket 55% in two weeks, biggest rise in 3 yearsThe hike is so brutal that even the diligent early birds who book their tickets months in advance have not been spared.
15 Sep, 2013, 01.28 AM IST
- Airfares may skyrocket again this December
If you are planning to fly during the last festive days of the year, book now, as only the early tourist will catch best fares, say experts.
01 Dec, 2010, 11.29 AM IST
- Holidaying abroad may be smarter option for New Year
As domestic airfares reach astronomical levels, it may be cheaper for Indians to celebrate the New Year weekend in an international destina...
26 Nov, 2010, 07.04 AM IST