Air India
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Amid West Asia crisis, Air India extends suspension of international flights to Israel till July-end
India | May 28, 2026, 02:48 PM ISTIn the wake of the West Asia conflict, which started in late February, airlines have been facing multiple headwinds, including costlier fuel and airspace curbs, which pushed up their operational costs.
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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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Air India's San Francisco-bound plane returns to Delhi after 8 hours mid-air due to technical glitch
India | May 27, 2026, 02:03 PM ISTAn Air India Boeing 777 flying from Delhi to San Francisco was forced to return after a technical fault surfaced mid-flight. The aircraft, carrying around 230 passengers, diverted while over Chinese airspace and landed safely in Delhi after more than eight hours in the air.
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Air India flight suffers engine fire while landing at Delhi airport; probe initiated
India | May 21, 2026, 11:24 PM ISTIn a statement issued on X, Air India confirmed the incident, but reiterated that the safety of passengers and the crew remains its top priority. It said further details will be provided after a thorough investigation is conducted.
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Air India flight suffers tail strike during landing at Bengaluru airport, grounded
India | May 21, 2026, 11:15 PM ISTThe flight reported a tail strike after landing at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on Thursday following which it was grounded for inspection. All passengers were reported safe and deboarded.
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Air India cuts international flights, suspends some overseas routes from June | Check list
India | May 13, 2026, 04:34 PM ISTAir India said the changes are aimed at improving overall network stability and ensuring operational efficiency amid challenging conditions. Despite the cuts, the airline said it will continue operating 1200 international flights each month.
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Air India resorts to cost-cutting amid high jet fuel prices: Is layoffs also on cards?
Business | May 08, 2026, 11:44 PM ISTAir India has rolled out strict cost-control steps as rising fuel prices, airspace restrictions and geopolitical tensions push its expenses sharply upward. CEO Campbell Wilson has warned of a challenging year and urged employees to restrict non-critical spending.
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Air India cuts international flights till July amid jet fuel price hike, closure of certain airspace
Business | May 02, 2026, 12:25 PM ISTAir India's decision to cut international flights till July comes amid the hike in jet fuel rates and the closure of certain airspace due to the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States (US) in the Middle East.
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Air India pilot dies during layover in Bali after suffering heart attack; airline issues statement
India | Apr 29, 2026, 11:51 PM ISTThe first officer, who was nearly 40 years old, operated a flight from Delhi to Bali on Tuesday, according to an airline official.
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'On verge of stopping operations': Airlines warn of shutdown, seek ATF price relief from Centre
Business | Apr 28, 2026, 04:25 PM ISTThe West Asia turmoil has pushed up oil prices, and airspace restrictions have increased airlines' operating costs, especially on long-haul routes.
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Air India flight from Mumbai to Bhopal makes emergency landing after mid-air technical snag
India | Apr 27, 2026, 11:19 AM ISTAn Air India flight made a safe emergency landing in Bhopal due to a technical issue, with all passengers safe but facing delays.
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Jet fuel price surge hits airlines hard as IndiGo, Air India hike fares to tackle soaring costs
Business | Apr 10, 2026, 11:49 PM ISTGlobal aviation is facing massive turbulence as jet fuel prices skyrocket due to heightened geopolitical tensions. Airlines such as IndiGo, Air India and several global carriers have introduced fare hikes, fuel surcharges and operational cuts to manage rising costs.
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Bengaluru-bound Air India flight returns to Mumbai due to technical issue
Maharashtra | Apr 09, 2026, 11:50 PM ISTThe airline expressed regret over the inconvenience caused to passengers, adding that ground teams at Mumbai airport provided immediate assistance and arranged an alternative aircraft to operate the flight.
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"Time is right for me to...": Here's why Air India CEO Campbell Wilson has resigned
Business | Apr 07, 2026, 03:34 PM ISTAccording to the information shared by the airline, Wilson, in a letter, said that he feels the time is right for him to hand over the reins for the next phase of Air India’s rise.
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Air India revises fuel surcharge, ticket prices to get costlier - Here's how much you will pay extra
Business | Apr 07, 2026, 02:20 PM ISTAir India has removed the flat rate for domestic flights and implemented a new surcharge system based on distance. This change comes after the government capped ATF prices at a maximum of 25 per cent.
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Air India CEO Campbell Wilson resigns amid mounting losses: Report
India | Apr 07, 2026, 08:45 AM ISTWilson took over as CEO and Managing Director of Air India in 2022, bringing with him more than 30 years of experience in the aviation industry.
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Air India issues continue: After wrong plane to Canada, Delhi-bound flight makes emergency landing
India | Mar 31, 2026, 10:18 PM ISTAir India flight IX1523 was diverted to Lucknow on Monday evening after the pilot issued a “Mayday” call, an internationally recognised distress signal used in life-threatening situations.
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DGCA orders airlines to offer 60% seats on flights 'free of charge' from April 20
India | Mar 30, 2026, 11:26 AM ISTThe 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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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 London-bound flight returns to Delhi after technical snag; second such incident in a month
India | Mar 26, 2026, 03:25 PM ISTEarlier this month, on March 15, this aircraft experienced a similar issue while operating a flight from New York to Delhi. On that occasion, the plane was diverted to Shannon in Ireland.