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  Air India Express flight to Jeddah returns to Kannur mid-air after technical snag

  India | June 16, 2026 11:31 IST

  Air 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 | June 03, 2026 23:41 IST

  Air 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 | March 27, 2026 7:20 IST

  Air 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 | March 24, 2026 8:50 IST

  Air 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 | March 16, 2026 12:15 IST

  Air 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 | March 16, 2026 6:48 IST

  Air 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 | March 11, 2026 14:09 IST

  An 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 | March 11, 2026 9:44 IST

  Air 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 | March 04, 2026 0:36 IST

  The 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 | December 30, 2025 10:25 IST

  The 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 | December 23, 2025 10:05 IST

  Air 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 | December 22, 2025 8:23 IST

  The 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.

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  Air India Express removes pilot from duty after assault allegation by passenger at Delhi airport

  India | December 20, 2025 11:00 IST

  Reacting to the allegations, Air India Express issued a statement expressing regret over the incident. The airline said the pilot involved was travelling as a passenger at the time.

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  Air India Express' Jeddah-Kozhikode flight makes emergency landing in Cochin after 'tyre failure'

  India | December 18, 2025 12:12 IST

  Airport officials stated that the crew handled the situation efficiently, ensuring the landing was carried out without any incident. Authorities also confirmed that emergency teams were on standby as a precaution.

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  Air India rolls out price capped fares in line with government directive amid IndiGo disruptions

  India | December 08, 2025 10:39 IST

  IndiGo has faced operational disruptions for the seventh consecutive day, with cancellations and delays reported across major airports nationwide. Delhi airport issued an advisory urging passengers to verify flight status before arriving at terminals.

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  Why 6,000 Airbus A320 aircraft need immediate flight-control fixes

  Explainers | November 29, 2025 12:57 IST

  Fixes include software updates for newer planes and hardware replacements for older ones. The issue has led to flight delays and cancellations across several countries, including India, the US, and Europe.

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  IndiGo, Air India, AI Express prepare for flight delays as Airbus raises A320 safety alarm

  India | November 29, 2025 9:14 IST

  India has around 560 A320-family jets, and almost half may need inspection or fixes. This could create a major impact, as these aircraft are the main jets used for domestic travel.

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  Air India Express, having Siraj in passengers' list, cancelled due to unforeseen operational reasons

  India | November 27, 2025 7:56 IST

  Mohammed Siraj had shared a social media post, expressing his 'frustration' over the delay of the Air India Express IX 2884 from Guwahati to Hyderabad. The flight was eventually cancelled due to unforeseen operations reasons, the Air India Express confirmed.

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  Air India Express flight makes emergency landing; high alert at five airports after bomb threats

  India | November 12, 2025 20:34 IST

  The Varanasi-bound Air India Express flight received a bomb threat, prompting an emergency landing at Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, where the passengers were safely deboarded.

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  Air India Express unveils new cabin interiors for Boeing 737, offers improved legroom for passengers

  Business | October 28, 2025 21:38 IST

  Air India Express on Tuesday said it has undertaken a comprehensive network optimisation exercise, starting last month, as it looks to enhance connectivity, strengthen hub operations, and build frequency density across key markets.