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  Delhi, Mumbai cut VAT on jet fuel: Will it bring relief to airlines and flyers?

  Business | May 21, 2026 15:31 IST

  As ATF accounts for nearly 40 per cent of airlines' total operating cost, high tax rates directly impact air ticket prices and the aviation sector's financial health.

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  UDAN 2 to be launched soon, India to have 100 new airports: Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu

  Business | May 20, 2026 13:43 IST

  The minister unveiled a series of passenger-friendly initiatives at Ranchi airport, including the Udan Yatri Cafe, aimed at offering affordable food to travellers.

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  Flight bound for Abu Dhabi with about 280 passengers aborts journey after fire on left wing

  India | May 12, 2026 11:47 IST

  The fire was immediately put out by Fire Service personnel and the flight was cancelled. Etihad Airways could not be reached immediately for a comment.

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  Air India flight from Mumbai to Bhopal makes emergency landing after mid-air technical snag

  India | April 27, 2026 11:19 IST

  An 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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  Swiss Air Flight's engine fails, catches fire at Delhi airport, 6 passengers injured

  India | April 26, 2026 10:29 IST

  Six passengers were injured during the evacuation after a Swiss International Air Lines flight aborted takeoff at Delhi airport due to an engine issue and smoke.

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  Star Air launches 70 new direct flights, to connect Mundra with six key cities

  Business | April 14, 2026 14:07 IST

  Situated in the Kutch district of Gujarat, Mundra is home to the country’s largest commercial port. It is the entry and exit point for a significant portion of India’s international cargo.

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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 IST

  According 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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  Air India revises fuel surcharge, ticket prices to get costlier - Here's how much you will pay extra

  Business | April 07, 2026 14:20 IST

  Air 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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  DGCA orders airlines to offer 60% seats on flights 'free of charge' from April 20

  India | March 30, 2026 11:26 IST

  The 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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  Cabinet clears modified regional air connectivity scheme UDAN with an outlay of Rs 28,840 crore

  Business | March 25, 2026 17:02 IST

  UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) was launched in October 2016 to enhance regional air connectivity and make air travel more affordable.

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  Govt withdraws domestic airfare cap, here's what it means for flyers and airlines: Full details

  March 23, 2026 9:04 IST

  Domestic airfare caps have been lifted from March 23, 2026. Ticket prices may rise during peak demand but could fall in off-peak periods.

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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 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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  Ajit Pawar death: Sharad Pawar arrives in Baramati after tragic plane crash | First visuals

  Maharashtra | January 28, 2026 15:15 IST

  Ajit Pawar, NCP leader and Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister, was killed in a plane crash while travelling from Mumbai to Baramati on Wednesday morning. The small charter aircraft reportedly took off from Mumbai around 8:00–8:10 am and crashed near Baramati airport while attempting to land.

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  Boeing 777 flight from US to Tokyo trunks back after engine failure

  World | December 14, 2025 8:26 IST

  During the emergency, a portion of the engine cover reportedly broke loose and caught fire, with debris falling near the runway and igniting a small brush fire.

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  IndiGo faces new storm: Competition Commission eyes probe after thousands of flights cancelled

  India | December 10, 2025 9:33 IST

  IndiGo crisis: The probe aims to determine whether IndiGo misused its market dominance, disrupted services unfairly, or imposed unreasonable conditions on passengers.

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  Flight disruptions credit negative for IndiGo, point significant lapses in planning: Moody's

  Business | December 08, 2025 17:53 IST

  Moody's cited the airline's "significant lapses in planning, oversight and resource management" as the primary cause, noting that the regulations had been communicated to the industry more than a year in advance.

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  IndiGo chaos: Here's the easiest way to get a full refund for flight delays, cancellations

  December 08, 2025 17:35 IST

  IndiGo cancelled 562 flights from six metro airports, with 150 cancellations originating from Bengaluru airport alone on Monday.

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  Centre caps airfares, orders IndiGo to trace, deliver passengers' luggage within 48 hours

  India | December 06, 2025 19:21 IST

  The government has imposed nationwide caps on domestic airfares after ticket prices spiked sharply during IndiGo’s ongoing operational meltdown.

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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.