From Alphonso to Kesar: How a tiny fly halted India’s mango exports to Japan after two decadesJapan has suspended fresh mango imports from India for the 2026 season due to concerns over pest treatment procedures at an Indian facility...
28 May, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
Fishermen are being pushed to the brink by fuel costs in Southeast AsiaRising energy, freight, and supply chain expenses are escalating seafood prices globally. Governments offer aid, but it's stretched thin, i...
22 May, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
Oil shock will hit Asia harder than the 1970sAsia is experiencing energy shocks similar to the 1970s oil crises, with rising fossil fuel costs impacting consumers and industries. This ...
30 Apr, 2026, 08.28 AM IST
Airline company Lufthansa cuts 20,000 flights as war squeezes fuel prices and suppliesLufthansa Group is cancelling 20,000 short-haul flights until October. This move aims to save jet fuel amid soaring oil prices. The war in ...
23 Apr, 2026, 08.30 AM IST
Electricity likely to cost more in Delhi; APTEL orders to start liquidation of discom dues in 3 weeksDelhi's electricity bills are set to increase. The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity has ordered the Delhi power regulator to start recove...
20 Apr, 2026, 10.15 PM IST
Government uses special provision to reduce airport landing and parking charges by 25%To support the beleaguered airline industry, airports are rolling out a temporary 25% discount on landing and parking fees for domestic fli...
08 Apr, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
Delhi power distributions companies seek to shift peak hoursAt present, the ToD time slots are applicable from May to September with peak hours between 1pm to 5pm and 9pm to midnight. The existing no...
26 Dec, 2017, 10.13 AM IST
Customers suffer as taxi services compete on slashed rates but collect hidden chargesWhile Meru and EasyCab charge a consolidated waiting charge per hour, app-based services like Ola, Uber and TaxiForSure charge per minute.
23 Mar, 2015, 11.55 AM IST
Emirates' 'peak surcharge' to hit flyers going abroadUnlike the fuel surcharge levied on all flights, peak surcharge is charged only on flights departing on days when the demand for travel is ...
12 Nov, 2013, 12.20 PM IST
Domestic air tickets to cost more; Air India and Jet Airways hikes fuel surchargeDomestic air travel is going to be costlier again with both state-run Air India and private carrier Jet Airways hiking fuel surcharge on fl...
28 Mar, 2013, 07.46 PM IST
- Foreign carriers forced to offer promotional fares
Slackening demand even during the peak season is forcing foreign carriers to offer promotional fares.
16 May, 2009, 01.35 AM IST
- Air India slashes fares on all routes
The Air India on Monday cut fares by reducing fuel surcharge by Rs 400 per ticket.
02 Dec, 2008, 01.08 PM IST
- Airlines take fare war to new skies with festive offerings
Due to a surge in international air traffic, carriers like Kingfisher, BA and Air India are offering basic fare of less than Rs 10,000. Top...
10 Sep, 2008, 02.20 AM IST
- Your air ticket will pinch you a bit more this season
Flying away this Diwali is turning to be expensive as the fuel surcharge and peak season fares combine to weigh heavy on air-travellers poc...
07 Nov, 2007, 04.42 AM IST
- Extra fuel surcharge to raise airfares by Rs 150
Domestic airlines are all set to raise fuel surcharge on passenger tickets by Rs 150 from May 4.
30 Apr, 2007, 02.15 AM IST
- Rush-hour flying to cost you more
Air travel during peak hours is likely to turn costly with the government planning to double airport charges during the busy hours of the m...
06 Mar, 2007, 05.04 AM IST
- SIA, KLM cut fuel surcharge
Relief is on the way for outbound air travelers. Following a decline in jet fuel price, international airlines are in the process of reduci...
14 Oct, 2006, 02.55 AM IST