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  Air India's Vancouver-bound plane returned to Delhi due to operational issue, aircraft lands safely

  India | March 21, 2026 11:49 IST

  The flight was operated with Boeing 777-200 LR aircraft VT-AEI and was airborne for over seven hours. The plane turned back to Delhi when it was in the Chinese airspace, according to information available on the flight tracking website Flightradar24.com.

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  Air India brings festive meals for Eid, Navratri and Gudi Padwa across flights and lounges

  Travel | March 20, 2026 14:40 IST

  Air India has introduced festive menus across its flights and lounges, featuring dishes for Eid, Navratri, and Gudi Padwa. From Sheer Khurma onboard to special thalis and desserts in lounges, the airline is adding cultural flavours to travel.

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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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  Akasa Air joins IndiGo, Air India in raising air fares, surcharge upto Rs 1,300 to be levied on flig

  India | March 14, 2026 15:31 IST

  Akasa Air said the fyuel surcharge will range from Rs 199 to Rs 1,300 on domestic and international routes and will be applied per sector, depending on the duration of the flight.

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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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  Air India to raise fares with new fuel surcharge amid West Asia crisis

  India | March 10, 2026 22:19 IST

  Air India said it will levy a surcharge of Rs 399 on domestic flight tickets starting March 12. Fuel surcharges on international flight tickets will also be increased.

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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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  Travel advisory for March 2: Air India, IndiGo cancel flights to Middle East amid Iran conflict

  India | March 02, 2026 4:58 IST

  Air India, IndiGo, Air India Express, Akasa Air and SpiceJet have suspended their operations to the Middle East. Aviation regulator DGCA is closely coordinating with airlines to ensure full compliance with safety and operational regulations.

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  Air India suspends more flights amid Middle East tensions, prioritising passenger safety

  India | March 01, 2026 12:28 IST

  Amid Middle East tensions, Air India has cancelled more flights for March 1, 2026, prioritising passenger safety and assisting affected travellers with rebooking and alternative arrangements.

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  Air India cancels all New York-Newark flights amid monster East Coast blizzard warning

  Business | February 22, 2026 23:51 IST

  Weather updates: The National Weather Service has issued urgent blizzard warnings spanning Maryland to Massachusetts, blanketing New York City, Long Island, Boston and surrounding areas.

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  Air India hit with Rs 1 crore fine for operating aircraft without valid certificate

  India | February 13, 2026 21:17 IST

  The DGCA has imposed a Rs 1 crore fine on Air India for operating an Airbus A320neo aircraft on eight routes without a valid airworthiness review certificate. The airline said it has addressed the identified gaps.

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  Air India says no issues found in inspection of Boeing 787 planes' fuel control switches

  India | February 04, 2026 20:06 IST

  An Air India pilot reported a defect in the fuel control switch of a Boeing 787 8 aircraft after operating a flight from London Heathrow to Bengaluru, following which the aircraft was grounded for detailed inspections.

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  Air India fuel switch cutoff scare: DGCA reveals probe findings after London-Bengaluru flight glitch

  India | February 03, 2026 23:57 IST

  Air India has said there was no malfunction in the fuel control switches of a Boeing 787 8 Dreamliner that was grounded after a pilot reported an issue on the London to Bengaluru AI 132 flight. The DGCA noted that inspections found both fuel switches functioning normally and within safety limits.

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  Air India, IndiGo aircraft wings collide at Mumbai Airport while passengers were onboard

  Maharashtra | February 03, 2026 23:13 IST

  The incident occurred between Air India flight AI 2732, which was pushing back for its departure to Coimbatore, and IndiGo flight 6E 791, which was taxiing after arriving from Hyderabad.

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  Air India begins inspection of fuel control switches of Boeing 787 fleet

  India | February 03, 2026 14:42 IST

  Air India had inspected the fuel control switches last year after the fatal crash of a Boeing 787-8 plane in Ahmedabad that killed 260 people.

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  Air India grounds London-Bengaluru Dreamliner flight after possible fuel switch issue

  Karnataka | February 02, 2026 23:52 IST

  An Air India official said that no issues were found following a thorough checkup, adding that it has informed the DGCA about the situation. The airline also asserted that the safety of the passengers is Air India's main priority.

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  Air India cancels flights to New York and Newark on January 25-26 due to winter storm

  India | January 24, 2026 19:50 IST

  According to Air India, the storm is expected to bring heavy snowfall to New York, New Jersey, and surrounding areas from early Sunday morning through Monday. The airline said this could significantly affect flight operations.

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  'Packed with Indians' row: Japanese YouTuber Ikechan faces massive backlash over Air India vlog

  Trending | January 19, 2026 18:20 IST

  The backlash intensified after users pointed out that the original thumbnail appeared to reference last year’s Air India plane crash. Many said the image and caption were insensitive and hurtful.