Airlines
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'You have to take some munchies with it': IndiGo flyer says she was denied 'just coffee' on flight
Trending | May 28, 2026 16:50 ISTAn IndiGo passenger sparked debate online after claiming she was not allowed to order "just coffee" during a flight without purchasing snacks alongside it. The airline later clarified its updated onboard combo policy.
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Govt clears Rs 5,000 crore emergency credit scheme for airlines amid jet fuel price surge
Business | May 06, 2026 19:31 ISTUnion Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the ECLGS 5.0 scheme to provide targeted credit support to Indian airlines.
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AERA announces 25% cut in flight landing, parking charges for 3 months - Will flights get cheaper?
Business | April 08, 2026 12:41 ISTAccording to reports, this reduction in airport charges is expected to provide airlines with relief from cost pressures. There is also speculation that airlines may pass on this relief to passengers.
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DGCA orders airlines to offer 60% seats on flights 'free of charge' from April 20
India | March 30, 2026 11:26 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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Israel-Iran conflict: DGCA asks airlines to avoid 11 airspaces, ensure robust contingency plans
India | March 20, 2026 13:23 ISTThe DGCA said the Indian airlines can operate flights over Oman and Saudi Arabia airspaces subject to certain conditions and told the airlines not to operate below FL 320 or 32,000 feet within the airspace of Saudi Arabia and Oman located south of the segments.
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Big relief for flyers as Centre caps seat selection fees, directs airlines to keep 60% seats free
India | March 18, 2026 10:33 ISTThe order, issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), will bring greater fairness and transparency to airline booking practices while improving passenger convenience.
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Air India to raise fares with new fuel surcharge amid West Asia crisis
India | March 10, 2026 22:19 ISTAir 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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Another top exit in 6 months at Akasa Air as co-founder Praveen Iyer resigns
Business | February 11, 2026 14:03 ISTAkasa Air Co-founder and CCO Praveen Iyer has resigned, becoming the second senior leader to exit the airline in four months. The airline confirmed he will assist with the transition until April 30, 2026.
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Centre gives nod to two new airlines after IndiGo crisis; Al Hind Air, FlyExpress to take skies
Business | December 24, 2025 23:54 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 | December 13, 2025 17:35 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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IndiGo crisis: Centre orders airlines to ensure reasonable pricing amid airfares spike
India | December 06, 2025 13:27 ISTIndiGo flight cancellations: The Ministry of Civil Aviation has ordered all airlines to adhere to reasonable pricing and airfares capping amid the flight cancellations crisis from IndiGo.
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DGCA forms committee as over 1,000 IndiGo flights cancelled, operations expected to normalise
India | December 05, 2025 23:48 ISTIndiGo flights cancellations: The Ministry of Civil Aviation stated that the Central Government remains fully aware of the challenges faced by air passengers and is continuously engaging with all relevant stakeholders.
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From army officer to aviation legend: How Captain GR Gopinath changed flying in India forever!
Business | November 18, 2025 17:04 ISTThese airlines, which attracted Gopinath, were instrumental in revolutionising travel by making it affordable for the masses.
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Alaska Airlines grounds all flights across airports in US due to IT outage | DETAILS
World | October 24, 2025 7:51 ISTThe grounding was triggered by an unspecified technology outage that affected the airline’s operations. A similar incident had occurred in July, when Alaska Airlines was forced to halt flights for around three hours because of an IT glitch.
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China confirms talks with India to resume direct flights between two countries after 5-year gap
World | August 14, 2025 23:43 ISTChinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said an official announcement on the matter is anticipated during the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, scheduled for August 31 to September 1 in Tianjin.
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Spirit Air's big India move: New flights launching from these upcoming Bihar Airports – Full details
August 06, 2025 16:55 ISTIn the second phase, Spirit Air will launch international connectivity, including Muzaffarpur to Kathmandu and Janakpur (Nepal), Birpur to Rajbiraj and Viratnagar (Nepal) and Valmiki Nagar to Kathmandu and Bhairahawa (Nepal) and Bihta to Kathmandu.
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DGCA launches special audit framework for '360-degree' Indian aviation safety review
India | June 22, 2025 21:39 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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Air India cancels 3 international flights today due to maintenance, technical issues
India | June 18, 2025 19:36 ISTAir India said it had to cancel its Toronto-Delhi flight AI188 of June 18 due to extended maintenance and consequently operating crew coming under regulatory flight duty time limitation norms.
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Ahmedabad plane crash: Centre forms panel to probe AI-171 tragedy, SOPs to be reviewed | DETAILS
India | June 14, 2025 11:03 ISTThe Ministry of Civil Aviation stated that the panel will examine the circumstances surrounding the crash and review the current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and safety protocols in effect.
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Meet ex-IAS officer Vikram Singh Mehta, the new chairman of IndiGo
Business | May 28, 2025 17:54 ISTMehta started his career in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) in 1978 and later held prominent roles in the energy and policy sectors.
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