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DGCA Mandates 60% Free Seats on All Domestic Flights

Airlines asked to allocate 60% of seats free of charge

The DGCA has issued a landmark directive requiring Indian airlines to provide at least 60% of seats for free and…

March 18, 2026 17:40 IST

Major relief for Indian air travellers: Selection fee scrapped for at least 60% seats; Centre says, ‘must ensure families sit together’

India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation has announced a major passenger-centric overhaul. Check full details here.

Updated: March 18, 2026 11:08 IST

Air India passengers stranded in Shannon for over 34 hours? Here’s what happened

The development comes after Flight AI102, operating from New York’s JFK airport to Delhi, was forced to make a precautionary…

Updated: March 18, 2026 09:21 IST

IndiGo Travel Advisory March 18: Bad Bengaluru weather hits flight operations, airside congestion persists

In a post on X, the airline said, “Bad weather conditions over Bangalore had led to temporary disruptions in flight…

Updated: March 18, 2026 06:59 IST

Air India revives grounded B777 as 777-200LR fleet nears exit

Air India has restored a grounded widebody aircraft to boost long-haul capacity as it prepares to phase out older ultra-long-range…

March 17, 2026 18:07 IST

Air India, AI Express to operate 44 flights to West Asia on 17 March – Check full list here

On March 17, there were no Air India or Air India Express flights to or from the United Arab Emirates,…

March 17, 2026 06:59 IST

West Asia bans foreign airlines till further notice after drone attack

The UAE has temporarily suspended incoming foreign airline flights after a drone-related incident near Dubai International Airport, disrupting major global…

Updated: March 16, 2026 22:29 IST

‘We want Bengaluru to be a global transfer hub’: Q&A with BIAL COO Girish Nair

Kempegowda International Airport is positioning Bengaluru as a global transfer hub, targeting 20–22% transit traffic as airlines expand international routes…

March 16, 2026 19:46 IST

IndiGo passengers receive Rs 163.92 crore compensation after mass flight cancellations.

Govt says Rs 163.92 crore compensation issued to IndiGo passengers after mass flight cancellations

Passengers affected by mass flight cancellations by IndiGo in December have received compensation worth ₹163.92 crore in travel coupons, Civil…

March 16, 2026 16:18 IST

Air India, AI Express to operate 48 flights to Middle East on March 16 – Check full list here

The airlines will continue their regular services to Jeddah and Muscat. This includes 10 direct flights between Indian cities and…

March 16, 2026 10:21 IST

DGCA grants temporary pilot duty relaxations to Air India as Middle East conflict forces longer routes

Amid Iran and Iraq airspace curbs due to the Middle East conflict, Directorate General of Civil Aviation has eased pilot…

March 15, 2026 23:14 IST

Air India disciplines thousands of staff over abuse of employee travel benefits

More than 4,000 staff members at Air India were penalised after an investigation uncovered abuse of employee travel benefits, including…

March 15, 2026 17:37 IST

West Asia flight disruptions on March 15: Air India to run only 72 flights, IndiGo cancels all planes for 30 sectors

Air India, in its official release, stated that the scheduled services to Jeddah and Muscat will continue on March 15.

Updated: March 15, 2026 07:51 IST

IndiGo Suspends Flights to Seven Middle East Destinations Amid West Asia Conflict

IndiGo suspends flights to seven Middle East cities till March 28

IndiGo has announced the suspension of flights to Doha, Kuwait, Bahrain, and four other Middle East cities until March 28,…

March 14, 2026 20:43 IST

After Air India and IndiGo, Akasa Air raises fuel surcharge amid Iran war

Air India, Air India Express and IndiGo have already started levying similar charges on domestic and international flight tickets.

Updated: March 14, 2026 17:30 IST

Air India, Indigo flight status for March 14

West Asia conflict: Air India, Air India Express to operate 80 flights on March 14; IndiGo cancels 97 — check full list here

The services include regular scheduled operations as well as additional non-scheduled flights, mainly to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and…

Updated: March 14, 2026 07:42 IST

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Airlines asked to allocate 60% of seats free of charge

Major relief for Indian air travellers: Selection fee scrapped for at least 60% seats; Centre says, ‘must ensure families sit together’

Air India passengers stranded in Shannon for over 34 hours? Here’s what happened

IndiGo Travel Advisory March 18: Bad Bengaluru weather hits flight operations, airside congestion persists

Air India revives grounded B777 as 777-200LR fleet nears exit

Air India, AI Express to operate 44 flights to West Asia on 17 March – Check full list here

West Asia bans foreign airlines till further notice after drone attack

‘We want Bengaluru to be a global transfer hub’: Q&A with BIAL COO Girish Nair

Govt says Rs 163.92 crore compensation issued to IndiGo passengers after mass flight cancellations

Air India, AI Express to operate 48 flights to Middle East on March 16 – Check full list here

DGCA grants temporary pilot duty relaxations to Air India as Middle East conflict forces longer routes

Air India disciplines thousands of staff over abuse of employee travel benefits

West Asia flight disruptions on March 15: Air India to run only 72 flights, IndiGo cancels all planes for 30 sectors

IndiGo suspends flights to seven Middle East cities till March 28

After Air India and IndiGo, Akasa Air raises fuel surcharge amid Iran war

West Asia conflict: Air India, Air India Express to operate 80 flights on March 14; IndiGo cancels 97 — check full list here

IndiGo announces fuel surcharge of up to ₹2,300 on tickets from March 14

IndiGo, Air India flights on March 12: Flying to Dubai, Jeddah, and Amsterdam? Check full flight schedule here

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