air travel

Jaipur, March 29 Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu virtually inaugurated a 'Udaan Yatri Cafe' at the Jaipur International Airport on Sunday, aimed at providing affordable food and beverages to air passengers.The cafe has been set up in the pre-check-in departure area of...

Noida, March 28 Welcoming the inauguration of the Noida International Airport, several locals on Saturday urged the government to ensure affordable airfares so that the facility benefits not just the affluent but also the economically weaker sections.Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated...

Noida/Lucknow, March 28 Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu said on Saturday that the Noida International Airport at Jewar would transform the region into a hub for employment, investment, and economic growth, asserting that the project would benefit not just Uttar Pradesh...

Mumbai, March 28 An IndiGo flight from Visakhapatnam to Delhi, carrying 160 passengers, made an emergency landing at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on Saturday due to a malfunctioning engine, according to sources."A full emergency was declared at Indira Gandhi International...

Srinagar, March 27 Flight operations at Srinagar International Airport will be restricted between April and July for carrying out runway works, the Airport Authority of India (AAI) said on Friday.According to a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) issued by the Indian Air Force, runway works commencing in...

Today, the Union Cabinet approved the launch and implementation of the Regional Connectivity Scheme – Modified UDAN, for a period of ten years from 2026-27 to 2035-36, with a total budget of 28,840 crore rupees. Speaking to the media after the Cabinet meeting in New Delhi, Information and...

New Delhi, March 23 At an altitude of 35,000 feet, time seems to slow down, and so does the body. Hours spent in a confined seat can leave even the most experienced traveler feeling stiff, fatigued, and mentally drained.Addressing this travel challenge, a simple yet effective solution is...

New Delhi, March 21 The government's decision to remove temporary caps on domestic airfares, which were imposed in the wake of IndiGo flight disruptions in December last year, drew criticism from the Congress, which called it a "free pass to loot" air travellers.AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal...

New Delhi/Mumbai, March 21 The government has lifted temporary caps on domestic airfares that were imposed in the wake of the IndiGo flight disruptions in December last year.The removal of the airfare caps will be effective from March 23, according to an order issued by the civil aviation...

Riyadh, March 20 – India confirmed on Friday the death of an Indian national in Riyadh on March 18 due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia.The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia stated that it remains in contact with the family and local authorities and assures all possible assistance."The...

March 19, New Delhi — Indian airlines are gradually resuming services to conflict-affected areas in West Asia. On Wednesday, Air India, Air India Express, and IndiGo announced the resumption of flights to Dubai, while services to several other destinations in the region remain suspended.Air...

New Delhi, March 18 At least 22 flights were diverted from Delhi airport on Wednesday evening due to adverse weather conditions, according to an official.The national capital experienced dust storms and heavy rain on Wednesday evening, and the India Meteorological Department has issued an...

Doha, March 17 Around 1,600 Indian nationals travelled to India on five Qatar Airways flights on Tuesday, even as the airline continues to operate limited services due to restrictions on Qatar's airspace, the Indian Embassy here said.The flights included two services to Delhi and one each to...

March 16, Dhaka — The ongoing conflict in West Asia has significantly disrupted air travel between Bangladesh and the Gulf region, leaving thousands of migrant workers stranded and raising concerns about preparedness to handle the crisis.Officials at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport said...

March 16, New Delhi — An Emirates flight from Thiruvananthapuram to Dubai returned to the airport on Monday after a security incident was reported at the destination airport.The TRV–DXB flight returned mid-journey after Dubai International Airport was closed and landed back at...

New Delhi, March 14 IndiGo will suspend planned flights to seven destinations in the Middle East, including Doha, Kuwait and Sharjah, until March 28 amid the ongoing conflict in the region.The decision is part of the airline adjusting its operations to the Middle East, during which it will...

March 13, New Delhi – Air travel between India and parts of West Asia is gradually resuming, with airlines announcing select operations for Friday.Air India and Air India Express will operate a total of 78 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to and from the West Asia region.The two airlines...

Mumbai, March 12 Domestic carriers have scheduled 57 inbound flights from various cities in West Asia for March 12, the Civil Aviation Ministry said on Thursday.A total of 1,50,457 air passengers have travelled from Gulf countries to India between February 28 and March 11, it added.Indian...

Dubai, March 12 – The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed the safe return of the last travelling groups from both South Africa and the West Indies, who were stranded in India following the conclusion of their 2026 T20 World Cup campaigns.“Within the past 24 hours, the remaining...

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has stated that it is closely monitoring developments in the West Asia region and their potential impact on air travel between India and the region. In a statement, the Ministry said that airlines are making appropriate operational arrangements in response to the...