Airport
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SpiceJet Dubai flights delayed for over 24 hours, passengers protest at Delhi airport
India | Sep 15, 2026, 02:35 PM ISTAround 200 SpiceJet passengers protested at Delhi airport after Dubai-bound flights SG 5111 and SG 5105 were repeatedly rescheduled, leaving travellers stranded for hours amid prolonged delays.
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India to get 100 new airports in next 10 years, government plans to spend nearly Rs 30,000 crore
Business | Sep 02, 2026, 10:48 AM ISTSharing statistics on the aviation sector's rapid progress, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said the number of operational airports has risen from 74 in 2014 to 166.
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India's domestic traffic grows 4.2% YoY: Here's how airport boom creating new mobility opportunity
Market | Sep 01, 2026, 03:40 PM ISTAccording to experts, as aviation connectivity spreads deeper into India, airport mobility is increasingly becoming the starting point of the entire ground journey rather than merely a first- or last-mile service.
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Good news for international travellers: E-boarding passes to be valid for immigration clearance soon
Business | Aug 25, 2026, 04:38 PM ISTUnder the new system, passengers travelling abroad will only have to show their e-boarding pass on their smartphone for immigration clearance.
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'Irreversible setback for Tamil Nadu': MK Stalin on CM Vijay's decision to drop Parandur airport
Tamil Nadu | Aug 24, 2026, 03:51 PM ISTTamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay said that his government has decided to drop the proposed plan to build a second airport in Parandur on the outskirts of Chennai amid protests.
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Woman passenger screams at IndiGo staff after flight cancellation, climbs onto luggage belt
Trending | Aug 14, 2026, 11:33 AM ISTA woman passenger was seen confronting IndiGo ground staff after her flight was reportedly cancelled at Bhubaneswar Airport. A viral video shows her shouting at employees, climbing onto a luggage belt and throwing papers before CISF personnel intervened.
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PM Modi inaugurates Bhogapuram Greenfield Airport, says 'it will give a major boost to tourism..'
India | Aug 01, 2026, 01:16 PM ISTThis Bhogapuram Greenfield Airport is designed to handle 6 million passengers annually in the first phase, with a master plan to increase its capacity to 40 million passengers per year in the future. PM Modi will inaugurate the airport terminal building around 11 am.
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New airport in Andhra to be inaugurated on August 1: Check latest features, passenger capacity
India | Jul 28, 2026, 08:10 AM ISTAs per schedule, PM Modi is expected to arrive at Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport from Delhi on a special aircraft at 10:45 am on August 1. He will be received by Governor S Abdul Nazeer and Naidu.
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'Why so anxious?': Man's observations about Indian passengers at airports spark conversation
offbeat | Jul 23, 2026, 12:30 PM ISTA social media user's observations about the behaviour of Indian passengers at airports have gone viral, sparking a lively online debate. From boarding gate queues to standing up before the aircraft stops, here's what people had to say.
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'Uncle, let me take the pic': Elderly traveller's first flight turns memorable thanks to a stranger
offbeat | Jul 21, 2026, 08:57 AM ISTA viral Instagram video shows a stranger helping an elderly man capture his first airport photo before boarding his maiden flight. The heartwarming gesture has touched thousands, reminding people how a small act of kindness can make someone's special day unforgettable.
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PM Modi inaugurates new Jodhpur airport terminal, says 'New India never backs down'
Rajasthan | Jul 04, 2026, 02:15 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth around Rs 1.06 lakh crore in Rajasthan.
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India's first offshore airport project gains momentum, to come up in Maharashtra's Kore village
Business | Jun 29, 2026, 05:23 PM ISTOnce completed, the country's first offshore airport will be able to handle nine crore passengers annually, easing pressure on the existing airports in the Mumbai metropolitan region.
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Jabalpur Airport to be renamed? Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav makes big announcement
Madhya Pradesh | Jun 24, 2026, 04:50 PM ISTChief Minister Mohan Yadav has announced that Jabalpur Airport is set to be renamed, with the Madhya Pradesh government preparing to send a formal proposal to the Centre.
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Germany scraps airport transit visa requirement for Indian travellers: What it means
World | Jun 02, 2026, 10:24 PM ISTThe decision implements an outcome of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to India in January this year and reflects the German government's commitment to deepening bilateral ties with India.
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Man calls out airport baggage belt rush in viral video, asks 'What’s the hurry?'
Trending | May 31, 2026, 04:04 PM ISTA traveller’s viral video questioning why passengers crowd airport baggage belts before their luggage arrives has sparked a relatable debate online. Many travellers agreed that the rush often creates more chaos than convenience.
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UDAN 2 to be launched soon, India to have 100 new airports: Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu
Business | May 20, 2026, 01:43 PM ISTThe minister unveiled a series of passenger-friendly initiatives at Ranchi airport, including the Udan Yatri Cafe, aimed at offering affordable food to travellers.
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Swiss Air Flight's engine fails, catches fire at Delhi airport, 6 passengers injured
India | Apr 26, 2026, 10:29 AM ISTSix passengers were injured during the evacuation after a Swiss International Air Lines flight aborted takeoff at Delhi airport due to an engine issue and smoke.
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Pune airport runway restored after IAF jet incident; flight operations resume
Maharashtra | Apr 18, 2026, 09:12 AM ISTOperations at Pune International Airport were halted after an Indian Air Force aircraft made a hard landing due to landing gear failure.
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Bengaluru-Delhi IndiGo flight evacuated after bomb threat note found onboard
Karnataka | Apr 05, 2026, 11:50 AM ISTFollowing standard emergency procedures, the pilot-in-command immediately notified Air Traffic Control (ATC) and all passengers were deboarded.
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Blinkit at Mumbai Airport: India's first in-terminal quick commerce service launched at Terminal 2
Business | Apr 01, 2026, 05:05 PM ISTFor Blinkit, the initiative extends quick commerce into a high-frequency, high-intent environment, driving deeper online adoption and consumer penetration.