New Delhi, April 7 – The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has temporarily allowed airlines to extend flight duty time for pilots on long-haul flights, as planes are required to take longer routes on international flights due to the Iran war, a senior official of the Civil Aviation...
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Mumbai, April 7 The Air India group announced on Tuesday that it will impose a fuel surcharge ranging from ₹299 to ₹899 for domestic flights and $24 to $280 for international flights (excluding some routes).The revised fuel surcharge, effective from April 8, will also apply to flights operated...
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Patna, April 6 – Former Union Law Minister and Member of Parliament, Ravi Shankar Prasad, stated on Monday that the "double-engine government" is seriously considering launching international flight services from Jayaprakash Narayan International Airport, Patna, to key destinations such as...
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...
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New Delhi, April 1 IndiGo announced on Wednesday that it will start imposing revised fuel charges ranging from ₹275 to ₹10,000 on domestic and international flights from April 2, following the rise in jet fuel prices.With higher fuel charges, airfares are expected to increase for various...
April 1, New Delhi: Nepal has increased aviation fuel prices by up to 117.4% for international flights, effective after midnight on Tuesday.The state-owned Nepal Oil Corporation stated that price increases of 84.7%, 116.2%, and 117.4% for flights from Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Bhairahawa...
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...
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New Delhi, March 30 Akasa Air announced on Monday that it has taken delivery of six Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 aircraft in the first quarter of this year, bringing the airline's total fleet size to 37.The airline, which began operations in August 2022, has placed orders for 226 Boeing 737 MAX...
Thiruvananthapuram, March 28 Maldivian, the national carrier of the Maldives, is planning to expand its operations in India as part of its aim to attract around 2 lakh Indian tourists, the airline said on Saturday.Following a brief strain in diplomatic ties with India after Prime Minister...
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Ahmedabad, March 27 – Air India has announced that all its domestic flight operations at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA) in Ahmedabad will move from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2, effective March 29.This change affects Air India's schedule of 210 weekly domestic flights...
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...
New Delhi, March 17 Air India plans to operate a special flight to Shannon on Wednesday to bring stranded passengers to Delhi after their flight was diverted to the Irish town following a technical issue with the aircraft.On Monday, the airline's A350 aircraft flying from New York to Delhi was...
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New Delhi, March 14 Akasa Air will impose fuel surcharges ranging from ₹199 to ₹1,300 on domestic and international flight tickets from March 15, due to the surge in jet fuel prices amid the West Asia conflict.Air India, Air India Express, and IndiGo have already started imposing similar...
New Delhi, March 13 IndiGo will start charging fuel surcharges ranging from ₹425 to ₹2,300 on domestic and international flight tickets from March 14, amid a sharp increase in jet fuel prices due to the West Asia crisis.This move will increase airfares, and comes three days after Air India...
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New Delhi, March 13 IndiGo will start charging fuel surcharges ranging from ₹425 to ₹2,300 on domestic and international flight tickets from March 14, amid the sharp increase in jet fuel prices due to the ongoing war between the US, Israel, and Iran.This move will increase airfares.For...
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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...
March 11, New Delhi – The Air India Group has announced a phased increase in fuel surcharges on its domestic and international flights, citing a steep rise in jet fuel prices due to the ongoing geopolitical situation in the Gulf region.Since early March 2026, aviation turbine fuel (ATF), which...
New Delhi, March 10 Airfares are set to rise as Air India and Air India Express have decided to levy a fuel surcharge of Rs 399 on each domestic flight ticket from March 12, and also increase the charge for international bookings due to a steep rise in jet fuel prices amid the Middle East...
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New Delhi, March 10 Air India and Air India Express will begin charging a fuel surcharge of ₹399 on each domestic flight ticket from March 12, and will also increase the charge for international bookings due to the sharp increase in jet fuel prices amid the Middle East conflict.The new fuel...
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New Delhi, March 8 Indian airlines cancelled 279 international flights on Sunday due to the Middle East conflict, while the Civil Aviation Ministry said it is closely monitoring the situation.The airlines plan to operate 50 flights from the region on Monday, the ministry said, adding that it...
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