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ATF Price Surge: IndiGo Expands via Wet-Lease as Air India Trims 100+ Flights

IndiGo sustains overseas push; Air India cuts capacity to protect margins

May 1, 2026 21:49 IST

US-based Spirit Airlines becomes industry's first casualty of Iran war

Trump administration nears $500 million rescue deal for Spirit Airlines: Report

Trump administration nears $500 million loan rescue for Spirit Airlines after bankruptcy filings. The budget carrier struggles with bankruptcy, shrinking…

Updated: April 22, 2026 22:01 IST

US airlines raise fees and cut routes as jet fuel costs surge

Airlines face rising jet fuel costs that strain operations and profits. Major US carriers respond with higher fees, route cuts,…

Updated: April 17, 2026 18:24 IST

Air India's agreement with WestJet, Canada's leading leisure carrier, will allow passengers to book single-ticket itineraries that combine flights operated by both airlines.

New Air India–WestJet partnership opens more routes to Canada, US; Check details

With this partnership, passengers of Air India flying into Toronto or Vancouver will be able to seamlessly connect to as…

April 17, 2026 15:55 IST

Flying Whales Partners with BLP Group to Build Giant Cargo Airships in Tamil Nadu

Flying Whales, BLP Group to set up cargo airship manufacturing hub in India

French aerospace innovator Flying Whales and India’s BLP Group have announced a strategic partnership to establish a Final Assembly Line…

April 2, 2026 20:27 IST

AAP exodus: Can Raghav Chadha’s 2/3rds 'merger' bypass the anti-defection law?

‘If airlines can charge by the gram, they must compensate by the hour’: Raghav Chadha slams flight delays, extra baggage fee

During his speech, Chadha also urged Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu to introduce rules that hold airlines accountable for…

March 31, 2026 07:56 IST

India's Summer Flight Schedule 2026: Capacity Cuts and Rising Costs Set to Push Airfares Higher

Domestic airlines to operate fewer flights in the summer of 2026 when compared to the same period a year ago

With passenger traffic rising faster than flight additions, fares, which have been on the rise, are likely to rise further,…

March 27, 2026 20:29 IST

Domestic Airfares Surge as Government Scraps Price Caps Amid Rising ATF Costs

Airlines asked to keep fares ‘reasonable & transparent’

Airfares on high-demand Indian metro routes have jumped by up to 10% following the Ministry of Civil Aviation’s decision to…

March 22, 2026 23:48 IST

Safety Under Scrutiny: Analyzing the Surge in DGCA Enforcement and Regulatory Oversight

DGCA notices to airlines rise sharply as traffic, scrutiny increase

As India’s aviation sector experiences rapid expansion, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has intensified its enforcement, issuing hundreds…

March 9, 2026 00:46 IST

Middle East Crisis: Thousands Stranded as Indian Airlines Suspend West-Bound Flights

Airlines ground flights as Middle East airspace shuts down amid Iran-Israel conflict

Indian carriers like Air India and IndiGo have suspended Middle East operations following US-Israel strikes on Iran. With Pakistan’s airspace…

Updated: February 28, 2026 20:25 IST

Global Navitaire Outage Disrupts Airline Operations Across India

Technical glitch briefly disrupts airline operations across India

A technical outage in the Navitaire reservation system caused widespread operational disruptions for Indian carriers including IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Akasa…

February 19, 2026 19:01 IST

Smaller Airlines Demand Level Playing Field at Wings India 2026

Govt should consider slots, costs, and financing reforms to help smaller airlines grow

At Wings India 2026, emerging carriers like Fly91, Star Air, and JettWings Airways called for urgent reforms to challenge the…

Updated: February 7, 2026 20:40 IST

India will need close to 2,000 aircraft before global engine MROs set up shop, says Vikram Rai

India currently has about 700 commercial aircraft, with the recent orders from IndiGo, Air India, and Akasa Air, this number…

January 30, 2026 19:28 IST

Akasa Air expects 40% of its flight operations to serve international destinations in the next four years

In December 2024, some Akasa Air pilots approached the civil aviation ministry, alleging mismanagement, favouritism, harassment, and compromised safety standards…

January 29, 2026 18:26 IST

Airbus sees India deliveries at two aircraft a week for the next 10 years

The company had delivered around 70 aircraft to Indian carriers in 2025.

January 29, 2026 18:11 IST

AI 171: Probe focus turns to Boeing's fuel switch

Air India hints at more Dreamliner orders

First customised 787-9 readies for service.

January 28, 2026 01:46 IST

One major reason for the weaker results was a government shutdown (American Airlines/freepik)

American Airlines profit misses estimates: A breakdown of three reasons why

American Airlines shares fall after weak fourth-quarter earnings, government shutdown impact, and winter storm disruptions, even as the carrier signals…

January 27, 2026 23:18 IST