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New Delhi, April 1 Air India has revised its frequent flyer program, which has approximately 1 crore members, offering more flexibility and reduced point requirements for cabin upgrades.The loss-making airline, which is currently undergoing a significant transformation, is facing several...

New Delhi, April 1 SpiceJet Chairman and Managing Director Ajay Singh said on Wednesday that the government's decision to allow only a partial increase in jet fuel prices would be a significant relief for the country's aviation industry at a time of unprecedented global uncertainty.Public...

New Delhi, March 31 With a sharp rise in fuel costs, as well as limited capacity and thin profit margins for airlines, airfares are already rising in the wake of the Middle East conflict, the global airlines' grouping IATA said on Tuesday.The International Air Transport Association (IATA)...

New Delhi, March 31 – Around 572,000 passengers have returned to India from the West Asia region. With the airspace in Qatar partially open, the government expects approximately 8–10 non-scheduled commercial flights to operate into the country on Tuesday.In the UAE, around 85 flights are...

New Delhi, March 29 The Ministry of Civil Aviation is exploring various options to minimize the impact of the West Asia conflict on airlines, including engaging with state governments to reduce taxes on jet fuel.The operational costs of Indian airlines are spiraling due to rising oil prices...

New Delhi, March 26 The Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is working to make it easier for airlines to do business, in order to help them grow and thrive, as well as taking steps to protect passenger rights, its chief Faiz Ahmed Kidwai said on Thursday.Airlines are facing significant...

Mumbai, March 24 The country's largest airline, IndiGo, said on Tuesday that international flights in the summer schedule will vary depending on the situation in the Middle East, and that demand will be affected if costs continue to rise, which would push airfares higher.The escalating...

Mumbai/New Delhi, March 22 The Air India Group has been significantly impacted by the Middle East conflict, and the financial impact is "still unfolding," according to Air India CEO Campbell Wilson, who has also emphasized the need for stricter control over unnecessary expenses.Loss-making Air...

March 20, New Delhi — India's aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, has issued a crucial safety directive for airlines amid escalating tensions in the Gulf region.Citing heightened risks due to the ongoing conflict, the DGCA has asked carriers to avoid multiple...

New Delhi, March 19 Amid escalating conflict in West Asia, the aviation watchdog, DGCA, on Thursday asked airlines to avoid nine airspaces in the region and ensure robust contingency plans as part of safety risk assessments.According to an advisory, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation...

New Delhi, March 18 Airlines are operating flights to the conflict-ridden West Asia in a controlled manner, with Air India, Air India Express, and IndiGo deciding on Wednesday to resume services to Dubai while services to a few other cities in the region remain suspended.Air India and Air...

Islamabad, March 18 Pakistan extended the airspace ban for Indian aircraft for another month on Wednesday.The Pakistan Airport Authority (PAA) made the decision through a new Notice to Airmen (NOTAM). The notice was issued days before the previous one was set to expire on March 23.PAA said...

Mumbai, March 18 The pilots' group, ALPA India, on Wednesday urged the regulator, DGCA, to reverse the latest relaxations granted to Air India for long-haul flights with two pilots, amid the conflict in West Asia, saying that pilots would be exposed to an "unacceptable level of fatigue risk"...

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...

Amid rising tensions in West Asia following the war between Israel, the United States, and Iran, Air India and Air India Express will operate 48 flights to and from the region today. This includes 10 flights between Indian cities and Jeddah, and 12 flights to and from Muscat.In a press...

New Delhi, March 15 Air India and Air India Express will operate 48 scheduled and unscheduled flights to and from the Middle East on Monday.The two airlines will continue their scheduled operations to Jeddah and Muscat, including a total of 10 flights between Indian cities and Jeddah...

Mumbai, March 15 The DGCA, aviation safety watchdog, has provided temporary relaxations in flight duty norms for Air India's long-haul flights, as the airline is taking longer routes due to airspace restrictions amid the Middle East conflict, sources said on Sunday.With restrictions on Iranian...

New Delhi, March 15 Air India Express cancelled its planned flights connecting Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, and Sharjah on Sunday, following instructions from the UAE airport authorities.However, the airline will operate one round trip on the Delhi-Dubai sector, to and from Dubai, subject to...

New Delhi, March 11 – The International Cricket Council (ICC) provided an update on Wednesday regarding the departure of teams following the conclusion of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, confirming that members of the South Africa and West Indies contingents are returning home amidst ongoing...

Bengaluru, March 11 A total of 21 flights were cancelled at Kempegowda International Airport on Wednesday due to airspace restrictions affecting services to several West Asian destinations, BIIAL said.In a statement, Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), which manages the airport...