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Neha LM Tripathi

Neha LM Tripathi

Neha LM Tripathi is a Special Correspondent with the National Political Bureau of Hindustan Times. She covers the aviation and railways ministries, and also writes on travel trends. Her work spans national developments, with a focus on policy, people, and the evolving travel landscape. She has 13 years of experience. Before moving to Delhi, she was based in Mumbai, where she began her journey as a journalist. Outside the newsroom, Neha enjoys trekking and travelling.

Articles by Neha LM Tripathi

IndiGo flight reports engine failure mid-air, makes emergency landing in Delhi

IndiGo operates five Boeing 737-800 aircraft on a wet-lease from Turkey-based Corendon Airlines. (HT Photo)

Updated on Mar 28, 2026 23:33 IST

DGCA issues new rules for flights carrying VIPs, months after Ajit Pawar's death

The order, issued under the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024 and dated March 27, replaces safety circulars that had gone unrevised for decades

Updated on Mar 28, 2026 01:24 IST

Indian airlines cut 3000 weekly flights in summer schedule amid West Asia crisis

Airlines slash flights as West Asia crisis hits capacity plans (Representative photo)

Updated on Mar 27, 2026 02:45 IST

Cabinet approves ₹28,840 crore Modified UDAN scheme; to develop 100 airports, 200 helipads

The cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the launch and implementation of the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS)–Modified Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) for 10 years. (PMO)

Updated on Mar 25, 2026 12:25 IST

Indian Railways tightens cancellation rules, doubles no-refund window to 8 hours

The most significant change is the no-refund window, which doubles from four hours before departure to eight. (Photo for representation)

Updated on Mar 25, 2026 04:40 IST

Railways tightens refund rules, says thriving black market in tickets is target

Union railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the new refund rule will take effect between April 1 and 15 this year (PTI)

Updated on Mar 24, 2026 15:39 IST

Air India cancels 2,500 flights to West Asia, operating at 30% capacity

The CEO said Air India’s network and schedules have become highly volatile. (Reuters)

Updated on Mar 22, 2026 14:42 IST

Amid West Asia crisis, govt removes fare caps imposed after Dec cancellations

Govt lifts curbs on ticket prices, flags action if fares spike again

Updated on Mar 22, 2026 24:14 IST

Airlines object to ‘no selection fee’ directive for 60% seats, write to ministry

Planes at the Navi Mumbai Airport. Airlines say imposing restrictions on "ancillary revenue", such as seat-selection fee, "undermines commercial flexibility and interferes with market-driven pricing mechanisms", in letter to ministry.

Updated on Mar 21, 2026 06:11 IST

Indian pilots’ body raises fatigue concerns amid West Asia conflict

A smoke plume near the Dubai International Airport. (AFP)

Updated on Mar 18, 2026 11:19 IST

Indian pilots’ body raises safety concerns over West Asia flight operations

Smoke in the background after a drone struck a fuel tank at the Dubai International Airport. (AP)

Updated on Mar 17, 2026 07:32 IST

Civil ops at key IAF-run airports to be restricted for repair works, upgrades

All four airports, Srinagar, Pune, Jodhpur and Adampur, are joint-user facilities where civil flights operate from air force bases.

Updated on Mar 15, 2026 01:03 IST

Air India asks DGCA to relax pilot duty norms amid West Asia airspace closure

Air India seeks temporary relaxation in pilot duty norms from DGCA as West Asia airspace closure forces longer routes and Rome fuel stops on some flights (Representative photo)

Updated on Mar 12, 2026 10:34 IST

IRCTC asks railway station caterers to make plans for possible LPG shortage

Representational image.

Updated on Mar 11, 2026 07:20 IST

Cabinet approves ₹4k-cr railway projects; international status for Madurai airport

Cabinet approves <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>4k-cr railway projects; international status for Madurai airport

Updated on Mar 11, 2026 02:00 IST

Air India probes video of ex-cabin crew member inside cockpit during flight

Air India said it was verifying the authenticity of the video.

Updated on Mar 10, 2026 15:19 IST

'What happened in Dec': IndiGo CEO quits mid-term, founder takes charge

IndiGo co-founder and MD Rahul Bhatia will run the show until a new CEO is found.

Updated on Mar 10, 2026 14:38 IST

‘Main Hoon Na’, Rahul Bhatia says as he returns to IndiGo after CEO resignation

IndiGo co-founder Rahul Bhatia returns to take the helm after CEO Pieter Elbers resigns.

Updated on Mar 10, 2026 14:08 IST

Noida International Airport set to launch after DGCA grants aerodrome licence

The aerodrome features a 3,900-metre by 45-metre runway and has parking stands for 24 Code C and two Code D/F aircraft.

Updated on Mar 7, 2026 02:22 IST

DGCA grants aerodrome licence to Noida airport, readies it for takeoff

Noida International Airport receives DGCA aerodrome licence after BCAS security clearance.s

Updated on Mar 7, 2026 04:16 IST

Increased war-risk premiums may drive up airfares for flights to West Asia

Passengers stranded due to flight disruptions and cancellations following the situation in West Asia at Terminal 3 of Indira Gandhi International Airport, in New Delhi earlier this week.

Updated on Mar 6, 2026 02:49 IST

‘Finally feel safe’: First evacuation flight lands in Delhi

Emirates starts operations too; IndiGo has planned 10 special relief operations from Jeddah in Saudi Arabia to India on Tuesday.

Updated on Mar 3, 2026 03:52 IST

Airlines rerouting services to operate flights to US, Europe amid Iran conflict

IndiGo announced cancellation of around 360 flights till March 3 and extended flexibility and waivers for affected passengers.

Updated on Mar 1, 2026 23:59 IST

DGCA asks carriers to avoid flying via Persian Gulf amid escalating tensions

India's DGCA has advised all carriers to avoid West Asian and Persian Gulf airspace due to escalating military tensions, effective immediately until March 2026.

Updated on Mar 1, 2026 01:33 IST

Preliminary probe into Ajit Pawar plane crash flags low visibility among factors

Charred remains of the charter plane at the crash site in which Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar and four others lost their lives, in Baramati.

Updated on Mar 1, 2026 01:37 IST

No penalty for cancelling flight tickets within 48 hours of buying: DGCA

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) revised ticket refund norms for airlines. (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Feb 26, 2026 23:50 IST

Delhi airport shuts third runway until May 25 for major rehab work, NOTAM issued

Officials told HT that the closure may be extended if needed. (Photo for representation)

Updated on Feb 26, 2026 01:40 IST

Jharkhand crash: Plane was a 39-year-old Beechcraft with 6,600 flying hours

A team of DGCA investigates the site where a Delhi-bound air ambulance crashed last night, killing all 7 people onboard, in Chatra.

Updated on Feb 25, 2026 08:11 IST

DGCA pulls up charter flight operators, issues safety warning

Security personnel carry out search operations at the crash site near Chatra's Kasariya Panchayat in Simaria block of Jharkhand, where a Redbird Airways air ambulance enroute Delhi from Ranchi crashed on February 23, killing all seven onboard.

Updated on Feb 25, 2026 24:16 IST

Ranchi air ambulance crash: Plane did not have black box, say officials

The aircraft, operated by Delhi-based Redbird Airways Pvt Ltd, was on a medical evacuation flight from Ranchi to Delhi when it crashed in Kasaria area of Chatra district.

Updated on Feb 25, 2026 01:35 IST

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