Two New Airlines Approved Post IndiGo Disruption
DGCA grants Air Operator Certificates to Fly91 and Air India Express's AIX Connect after reviewing IndiGo's fog-related chaos. Read about the new aviation players.
DGCA grants Air Operator Certificates to Fly91 and Air India Express's AIX Connect after reviewing IndiGo's fog-related chaos. Read about the new aviation players.
The Indian government has granted initial approval to two new airlines, Al-Hind Air and FlyExpress, boosting aviation competition and connectivity. Read the full details here.
India's aviation sector expands as the government grants NOC to three new airlines, including a Ratan Tata-backed venture. Discover the new players and what this means for flyers.
India's aviation sector expands as Al Hind Air and FlyExpress receive NOCs. Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu confirms the developments. Read the latest updates here.
India's aviation ministry grants NOCs to Shankh Air, Al Hind Air, and FlyExpress to increase competition. The move follows recent flight disruptions, aiming to lower costs and offer more choices to flyers.
DGCA mandates IndiGo to return all wet-leased planes from Turkey by March 2026. No further extensions granted for Boeing 777s from Turkish Airlines after February. Details inside.
The new India-New Zealand FTA eases mobility for students & professionals, opens markets for exporters, and strengthens India's Indo-Pacific influence. Read the full details.
New Zealand-India FTA unlocks 1,667 skilled visas yearly, eliminates tariffs on 95% NZ exports, and boosts education ties. A landmark deal for trade and mobility.
Air India suspends direct San Francisco flights from Bengaluru and Mumbai from March 1 due to operational challenges. Passengers face uncertainty; airline offers rebooking or refunds. Details inside.
Chennai consumer court holds Emirates & United Airlines liable for lost baggage, orders ₹5 lakh compensation to an orthopaedic surgeon. Details on the landmark ruling inside.
Pakistan extends airspace closure for Indian airlines till January 24, forcing 800 weekly flights on longer routes. India set to reciprocate, escalating 9-month aviation standoff. Read full analysis.
Brazil's Azul SA, now backed by United and American Airlines, exits Chapter 11 bankruptcy. It plans a domestic focus, profit by 2026, and will handle World Cup travel demand. Read the full story.
Explore India's diverse New Year 2026 plans! From Goa's beach parties to Rajasthan's desert festivals and Kerala's Cochin Carnival, find your perfect celebration. Plan your getaway now!
IndiGo pilots question mass flight cancellations, alleging the airline engineered chaos to force a rollback of revised FDTL safety norms. Read the shocking details.
IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers assures employees the airline is recovering from recent flight disruptions. Read his internal message on the steps being taken to restore normalcy.
Dr. Ambedkar Airport in Nagpur saw over a dozen IndiGo cancellations on Saturday, disrupting travel to major metros and causing airfares to hit Rs 22,000. Passengers faced chaos as the aviation crisis entered day four.
Air India & Air India Express offer a special waiver on change/cancellation fees for domestic bookings. The Tata Group airlines have also capped economy fares on key routes to aid passengers affected by recent flight disruptions.
Air India Group and SpiceJet announce capacity hikes to aid passengers stranded by IndiGo flight cancellations. Air India caps economy fares on domestic routes. Get the latest updates.
Planning to study in New Zealand in 2025-26? Get the real facts on living costs in Auckland, Wellington, jobs, and why NZ offers better value for Indian students. Expert insights inside.
Air India partners with Maldivian to offer seamless travel to 16 remote Maldivian islands via Dharamshala and Bengaluru hubs. Explore new horizons with enhanced interline connectivity.
Comedian Anubhav Singh Bassi vents on Instagram about 4-hour flight delay, forcing his Bandra show to be rescheduled. He reassures fans the show will go on. Details inside.
Indian carriers complete emergency software rollback on 323 Airbus A320 aircraft to prevent solar storm-related control issues. Read how airlines prevented major disruptions.
Indian airlines complete critical software upgrades for 323 operational A320 family aircraft, enhancing safety and operational efficiency across domestic fleets.
IndiGo, Air India complete critical software update on 323 Airbus A320 planes in just over a day, preventing mass flight cancellations. DGCA coordinated the emergency safety fix.
Indian carriers IndiGo and Air India successfully upgraded software on over 90% of 338 affected Airbus A320 aircraft with minimal flight disruptions. DGCA data shows only 4 cancellations during the process.
IndiGo, Air India and Air India Express race to complete Airbus software updates by Saturday, causing minor flight disruptions. Stay informed about travel impacts.
Indian carriers worked through weekend to roll back Airbus A320 software update that posed solar radiation risk. DGCA supervised operation affecting 338 aircraft with minimal disruptions.
IndiGo, Air India and Air India Express complete software upgrades in 80% of their aircraft fleet to address flight control issues. Remaining 68 planes to be updated by end of day.
IndiGo, Air India and Air India Express complete software upgrades in over 300 aircraft following flight control safety directive. Learn about the safety enhancements implemented.
Technical directive from Airbus affects A320 fleet operations in India. IndiGo, Air India, and Air India Express warn passengers of potential delays and cancellations. Check flight status before heading to airports.