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  AERA announces 25% cut in flight landing, parking charges for 3 months - Will flights get cheaper?

  Business | April 08, 2026 12:41 IST

  According to reports, this reduction in airport charges is expected to provide airlines with relief from cost pressures. There is also speculation that airlines may pass on this relief to passengers.

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  DGCA orders airlines to offer 60% seats on flights 'free of charge' from April 20

  India | March 30, 2026 11:26 IST

  The new rules also focus on passenger convenience. Airlines have been advised to ensure that people travelling on the same booking, known as a PNR, are seated together as far as possible.

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  Israel-Iran conflict: DGCA asks airlines to avoid 11 airspaces, ensure robust contingency plans

  India | March 20, 2026 13:23 IST

  The DGCA said the Indian airlines can operate flights over Oman and Saudi Arabia airspaces subject to certain conditions and told the airlines not to operate below FL 320 or 32,000 feet within the airspace of Saudi Arabia and Oman located south of the segments.

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  Big relief for flyers as Centre caps seat selection fees, directs airlines to keep 60% seats free

  India | March 18, 2026 10:33 IST

  The order, issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), will bring greater fairness and transparency to airline booking practices while improving passenger convenience.

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  Air India to raise fares with new fuel surcharge amid West Asia crisis

  India | March 10, 2026 22:19 IST

  Air India said it will levy a surcharge of Rs 399 on domestic flight tickets starting March 12. Fuel surcharges on international flight tickets will also be increased.

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  Another top exit in 6 months at Akasa Air as co-founder Praveen Iyer resigns

  Business | February 11, 2026 14:03 IST

  Akasa Air Co-founder and CCO Praveen Iyer has resigned, becoming the second senior leader to exit the airline in four months. The airline confirmed he will assist with the transition until April 30, 2026.

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  Centre gives nod to two new airlines after IndiGo crisis; Al Hind Air, FlyExpress to take skies

  Business | December 24, 2025 23:54 IST

  Apart from Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo and state-owned Alliance Air, other scheduled carriers are Akasa Air, SpiceJet, Star Air, Fly91 and IndiaOne Air, as per latest data from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

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  Tail strike: What it is, how it happens and why it matters in aviation? | Explained

  India | December 13, 2025 17:35 IST

  Tail strike: Airlines and aviation authorities regard tail strikes as critical incidents, necessitating immediate reporting and thorough investigation. Regulatory agencies such as DGCA and IATA require comprehensive post-incident inspections and may reassess pilot training and operational protocols.

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  IndiGo crisis: Centre orders airlines to ensure reasonable pricing amid airfares spike

  India | December 06, 2025 13:27 IST

  IndiGo flight cancellations: The Ministry of Civil Aviation has ordered all airlines to adhere to reasonable pricing and airfares capping amid the flight cancellations crisis from IndiGo.

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  DGCA forms committee as over 1,000 IndiGo flights cancelled, operations expected to normalise

  India | December 05, 2025 23:48 IST

  IndiGo flights cancellations: The Ministry of Civil Aviation stated that the Central Government remains fully aware of the challenges faced by air passengers and is continuously engaging with all relevant stakeholders.

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  From army officer to aviation legend: How Captain GR Gopinath changed flying in India forever!

  Business | November 18, 2025 17:04 IST

  These airlines, which attracted Gopinath, were instrumental in revolutionising travel by making it affordable for the masses.

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  Alaska Airlines grounds all flights across airports in US due to IT outage | DETAILS

  World | October 24, 2025 7:51 IST

  The grounding was triggered by an unspecified technology outage that affected the airline’s operations. A similar incident had occurred in July, when Alaska Airlines was forced to halt flights for around three hours because of an IT glitch.

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  China confirms talks with India to resume direct flights between two countries after 5-year gap

  World | August 14, 2025 23:43 IST

  Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said an official announcement on the matter is anticipated during the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, scheduled for August 31 to September 1 in Tianjin.

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  Spirit Air's big India move: New flights launching from these upcoming Bihar Airports – Full details

  August 06, 2025 16:55 IST

  In the second phase, Spirit Air will launch international connectivity, including Muzaffarpur to Kathmandu and Janakpur (Nepal), Birpur to Rajbiraj and Viratnagar (Nepal) and Valmiki Nagar to Kathmandu and Bhairahawa (Nepal) and Bihta to Kathmandu.

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  DGCA launches special audit framework for '360-degree' Indian aviation safety review

  India | June 22, 2025 21:39 IST

  The DGCA said the special audit framework is designed to go beyond this siloed system and will examine aviation safety management systems (SMS), operational procedures, and regulatory compliance across all sectors.

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  Air India cancels 3 international flights today due to maintenance, technical issues

  India | June 18, 2025 19:36 IST

  Air India said it had to cancel its Toronto-Delhi flight AI188 of June 18 due to extended maintenance and consequently operating crew coming under regulatory flight duty time limitation norms.

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  Ahmedabad plane crash: Centre forms panel to probe AI-171 tragedy, SOPs to be reviewed | DETAILS

  India | June 14, 2025 11:03 IST

  The Ministry of Civil Aviation stated that the panel will examine the circumstances surrounding the crash and review the current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and safety protocols in effect.

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  Meet ex-IAS officer Vikram Singh Mehta, the new chairman of IndiGo

  Business | May 28, 2025 17:54 IST

  Mehta started his career in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) in 1978 and later held prominent roles in the energy and policy sectors.

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  Pahalgam attack: Airlines operate 59 return flights from Srinagar, govt says airfares kept in check

  India | April 24, 2025 8:27 IST

  Following the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, including 25 tourists, airlines operated 59 flights from Srinagar on Wednesday, including seven additional services. These were used to ferry the victims' bodies and stranded tourists.

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  IndiGo flight lands in 'full emergency' at Mumbai airport after bomb threat

  Maharashtra | April 08, 2025 0:00 IST

  Bomb threat: The aircraft, which has 225 passengers, is currently parked at a remote bay as part of the security protocol