Flights
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Amid soaring ATF prices, Air India to cut 22% domestic flights - Check full details here
Business | May 27, 2026, 04:42 PM ISTAir India operates around 4,400 weekly flights. Out of them, about 3,600 are domestic, and 800 are international services.
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Kolkata-Dubai flight services resume partially after four-day suspension amid war in Middle East
India | Mar 05, 2026, 12:44 PM ISTInternational flight services between Kolkata and Dubai have partially resumed after a four-day suspension triggered by escalating Middle East tensions. A flydubai aircraft carrying 130 passengers landed at Kolkata airport early Thursday.
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Centre gives nod to two new airlines after IndiGo crisis; Al Hind Air, FlyExpress to take skies
Business | Dec 24, 2025, 11:54 PM ISTApart 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 | Dec 13, 2025, 05:35 PM ISTTail 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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Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian flights till August 24 amid ongoing diplomatic standoff
World | Jul 19, 2025, 06:59 AM ISTUnder the continued restrictions, no Indian airline flights- civilian or military- whether owned or leased- are permitted to fly through Pakistani airspace as Pakistan extends its airspace ban on Indian flights until August 24.
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Air India shifts Ahmedabad-Gatwick flights to Heathrow, restores routes post AI171 crash
India | Jul 15, 2025, 11:00 PM ISTAir India has temporarily suspended Ahmedabad–Gatwick flights, shifting them to Heathrow and adjusting several international routes from August 1 amid safety reviews following the AI171 crash.
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DGCA launches special audit framework for '360-degree' Indian aviation safety review
India | Jun 22, 2025, 09:39 PM ISTThe 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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Why Air India flights are facing delays and disruptions: Chairman N Chandrasekaran explains
Explainers | Jun 20, 2025, 11:54 PM ISTAir India Chairman N Chandrasekaran addressed flight disruptions post-AI-171 crash, reaffirming safety commitments, ongoing fleet audits, passenger support, and long-term aid for victims’ families.
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World's top 10 safest airlines of 2025: Is Air India in this list? Check all details
Business | Jun 18, 2025, 10:54 AM ISTSeveral factors are considered before finalising the list. Some of them are fleet age, fleet size, rate of incidents, pilot skill and training, etc.
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Delhi airport to cancel over 100 daily flights for three months due to runway upgrade
Business | Jun 06, 2025, 08:52 PM ISTThe key focus of the upgrade is to enhance Instrument Landing System, elevating it to Category III (CAT III) standards. Once completed, this will significantly improve the airport's ability to facilitate aircraft landings in dense fog—an annual operational challenge at Delhi airport.
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IndiGo to resume flights at six airports from today | Check list
India | May 14, 2025, 12:00 AM ISTIndiGo and other airlines are gradually resuming flights from six key airports after temporary closures due to India-Pakistan tensions.
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DGCA shuts 32 airports till May 15 amid India-Pakistan military standoff | Check full list here
India | May 10, 2025, 02:00 AM ISTThe Directorate General of Civil Aviation has temporarily shut 32 airports in India for civilian flight operations until May 15, citing operational reasons amid the ongoing military standoff with Pakistan. The affected airports include major airbases like Srinagar, Amritsar, Jammu, and Leh.
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Delhi Hit By Dust Storm: 50 Flights Delayed At IGI Airport, Several Cancelled Due To Dust Storm
News | Apr 12, 2025, 01:35 PM ISTA dust storm disrupted flight operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on April 12, impacting passengers travelling to and from the city. Over 50 domestic flights were delayed, around 25 were diverted and seven were cancelled due to the severe weather conditions.
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London's Heathrow Airport resumes flights in limited capacity after shutdown due to power outage
World | Mar 22, 2025, 10:07 AM ISTHeathrow Airport update: London's Heathrow Airport announced on Friday a complete shutdown for the entire day due to a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport, the airport authorities announced.
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Air India and Air New Zealand signed MoU for direct flights between India, New Zealand | Details
Business | Mar 20, 2025, 07:45 AM ISTAir New Zealand Chief Executive Greg Foran emphasised the strategic significance of India as a future destination, highlighting its rapidly expanding tourism market and increasing travel demand.
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Weather updates: 27 trains running late, several flights delayed due to dense layer of fog
India | Jan 17, 2025, 09:52 AM ISTWeather updates: A layer of dense fog blankets parts of India as winter's chill intensifies in Northern India.
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Delhi airport closure for Republic Day practice to impact over 1,300 flights: Travel advisory
India | Jan 08, 2025, 06:31 PM ISTDelhi airport will face significant disruptions from January 19 to January 26 due to airspace closure for Republic Day parade preparations. Over 1,300 flights are expected to be impacted during the 145-minute daily closure from 10:20 AM to 12:45 PM.
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New flight services from Bhubaneswar, Jharsuguda airports in Odisha begin, check timings, details
India | Jan 03, 2025, 11:41 PM ISTThe new flight services will be operated by Air India Express and Star Air. Bhubaneswar MLA Babu Singh flagged off the inaugural flights from Bhubaneswar to Jaipur and Kochi. Flights to Lucknow will commence on Saturday.
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Delhi rains: Flight operations remain unaffected at IGI Airport, low visibility still in place
Delhi | Dec 27, 2024, 04:30 PM ISTDelhi rains: An 'orange' warning was issued in Delhi after rain lashed several parts of the national capital and adjoining areas TOday, throwing traffic out of gear in many places. The weather office has forecast more showers during the day.
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Delhi Airport issues advisory for passengers amid low visibility says, 'passengers are requested...'
Delhi | Dec 25, 2024, 09:13 AM ISTDelhi Airport has issued an advisory warning passengers about potential flight delays and cancellations due to dense fog. Flights not equipped with CAT III compliance may be affected. Passengers are urged to contact their airlines for updates and plan their travel accordingly.