Air India Express
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Air India, AI Express hike fuel surcharges from October 9: What travellers need to know
Business | Oct 08, 2026, 11:41 PM ISTAir India and Air India Express will increase fuel surcharges on domestic and international flights from October 9 amid continued volatility in ATF prices. Know the revised domestic and international charges and what they mean for travellers.
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Air India, Air India Express suspend flights to Riyadh after Houthi claim of strike in Saudi
India | Oct 08, 2026, 11:39 PM ISTPassengers who booked tickets on these flights have been advised to contact the respective airlines' customer service centres for further updates and alternative travel arrangements. The cancellations came amid reports of explosions in Riyadh, including a blast at King Khalid International Airport.
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Boeing detects software issue with MAX planes, nearly 100 flights in India may be impacted
Business | Sep 28, 2026, 12:26 PM ISTIn India, there are around 96 Boeing 737 MAX planes operated by Air India Express and Akasa Air. While Air India Express has around 53 planes, Akasa Air currently operates 43 such aircraft.
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Air India Express cancels Delhi-Patna flights from September 24-30: Here's why
Business | Sep 22, 2026, 10:47 AM ISTThe latest cancellation affects passengers scheduled to travel on the affected flights between September 24 and 30. Passengers who have booked tickets on the affected services may need to check the status of their flights before travelling.
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Abu Dhabi-bound Air India Express flight turns back to Kochi after engine oil drops mid-air rapidly
India | Sep 07, 2026, 12:41 PM ISTAn Air India Express Boeing 737 flying from Kochi to Abu Dhabi turned back after its crew detected a rapid fall in Engine 1 oil quantity at 36,000 feet. The oil pressure later entered the danger zone, prompting the crew to shut down the engine under the applicable checklist.
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Air India Express flight makes emergency landing in Lucknow after smoke suspicion in cargo hold
Uttar Pradesh | Sep 03, 2026, 11:44 AM ISTAir India Express flight IX 1253 landed safely at Lucknow Airport at 8:52 am after the smoke indication was reported. The airport emergency response team promptly inspected the aircraft but found no visible signs of smoke.
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HM Amit Shah attacks Sonia Gandhi over Vande Mataram row | 16th Aug | Speed News
Originals | Aug 16, 2026, 06:35 PM ISTHM Amit Shah attacks Sonia Gandhi over Vande Mataram row. Air India Express passenger's gun fires during Varanasi airport check, injuring two. Ex-Bengal Assembly Deputy Speaker Asish Banerjee found dead at TMC office. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.
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Air India Express resumes Oman and Kuwait flights, restores full West Asia network
India | Jul 02, 2026, 07:05 PM ISTAir India Express currently operates around 780 weekly flights between India and West Asia. Its network directly connects 18 Indian cities with destinations across the region.
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Air India Express flight to Jeddah returns to Kannur mid-air after technical snag
India | Jun 16, 2026, 11:31 AM ISTAir India Express flight to Jeddah returns to Kannur mid-air after technical snag. The crew noticed a technical snag nearly two hours after take-off.
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Kuwait airspace shutdown disrupts flights: AI Express services hit, Kochi-Bahrain flight cancelled
India | Jun 03, 2026, 11:41 PM ISTAir India Express flights faced major disruption after Kuwait closed its airspace following an airport attack. A Kuwait-bound flight returned to Kozhikode, while a Kochi-Bahrain service was cancelled.
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Air India ramps up West Asia operations with 22 flights today as demand spikes across key routes
India | Mar 27, 2026, 07:20 AM ISTAir India and Air India Express have confirmed 22 scheduled and non-scheduled flights across West Asia for March 27, operating key routes to Jeddah, Riyadh and Muscat. Additional ad hoc UAE services have been planned to meet demand.
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Air India Group scales up West Asia operations, to operate over two dozen flights today | Details
India | Mar 24, 2026, 08:50 AM ISTAir India Group has announced 24 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to West Asia even as several Gulf routes remain suspended due to operational constraints. Regular services continue to Jeddah and Muscat, while ad hoc flights are being added for UAE sectors.
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Air India cancels all Dubai flights after fire breaks out at airport due to drone strike
India | Mar 16, 2026, 12:15 PM ISTAir India and Air India Express cancelled all flights to Dubai after operations at Dubai International Airport were suspended due to a fire following an Iranian missile strike near the facility. The airlines offered free rebooking and refunds to affected passengers.
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Air India ramps up Middle East operations with 48 flights scheduled today amid ongoing conflict
India | Mar 16, 2026, 06:48 AM ISTAir India and Air India Express will operate over 40 flights to the Middle East on Monday despite widespread airspace restrictions caused by escalating regional tensions. With diversions via Egypt increasing flight durations, DGCA has also temporarily relaxed duty-time limits for long-haul pilots.
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Air India Express flight faces nose-wheel glitch at Phuket Airport, runway shut temporarily
World | Mar 11, 2026, 02:09 PM ISTAn Air India Express flight from Hyderabad to Phuket faced a nose-wheel malfunction upon landing, causing Phuket Airport to temporarily suspend operations. The Boeing 737-MAX 8 aircraft remained stuck on the runway, prompting safety protocols and passenger deplaning.
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Air India, AI Express to operate 58 flights to and from West Asia from today amid ongoing war
India | Mar 11, 2026, 09:44 AM ISTAir India and Air India Express will jointly operate 58 flights to West Asia from Wednesday, including scheduled services to Jeddah and Muscat and 36 additional non-scheduled flights to the UAE. The move comes as the regional conflict disrupts airspaces across the Gulf.
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Indian airlines to operate 58 more flights today to evacuate citizens amid West Asia conflict: Govt
India | Mar 04, 2026, 12:36 AM ISTThe ministry added that airlines are making “calibrated adjustments” to schedules, using alternative routes to avoid restricted airspace and ensure safe travel for passengers.
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Accused Air India Express pilot arrested, released on bail in IGI Airport assault case
Delhi | Dec 30, 2025, 10:25 AM ISTThe complaint against Sejwal was filed by passenger Ankit Diwan, who alleged that the off-duty pilot assaulted him at Terminal 1 of the airport. He had also shared a video of the incident on social media.
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Delhi: FIR filed against Air India Express pilot for 'assaulting' passenger at IGI Airport
Delhi | Dec 23, 2025, 10:05 AM ISTAir India Express had suspended the pilot after the incident came to the fore. Releasing a statement earlier, the airline said the pilot was off duty and was traveling as a passenger at the time of incident.
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Air India Express pilot denies assault claim, alleges 'casteist abuse' at Delhi airport
India | Dec 22, 2025, 08:23 AM ISTThe airline said it will conduct an internal inquiry next week to examine all aspects of the incident. The airline strongly objected to its name being dragged into the controversy.