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Disaster averted at Mumbai airport after Air India, AI Express come face-to-face

Mumbai airport scare: Air India and AI Express aircraft on same runway, disaster averted
Updated on Jul 08, 2026 08:56 am IST

Air India Express restarts flights to West Asia halted due to Iran war

Air India Express restores services to all its West Asia destinations; Salalah and Kuwait services resume.
Updated on Jul 02, 2026 07:39 pm IST

Air India Express connects Pune with Amritsar via daily flights

Air India Express has commenced direct flights between Pune and Amritsar. The inaugural flight departed from Pune on June 15. (FILE)
Published on Jun 17, 2026 06:24 am IST

AI Express with 180 on board returns to Kannur due to technical issue mid-air

The aircraft, carrying more than 180 passengers, landed safely.
Updated on Jun 16, 2026 12:45 pm IST

Passengers stuck for hours as Pune–Bhubaneswar flight delayed

Flyers expressed frustration over what they described as poor communication and limited assistance. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Published on Jun 01, 2026 05:50 am IST

Noida airport to start operations from June 15, IndiGo to operate first flight

NIA chief executive officer RK Singh said all requisite arrangements are in place, and remaining procedures are being followed (HT archive)
Updated on May 02, 2026 12:02 pm IST

Noida airport to begin operations from June 15, IndiGo to operate 1st flight

An inside view of Noida Airport Cargo Terminal.
Updated on May 02, 2026 08:59 am IST

Chandigarh: Air India adds new flight to Mumbai amid summer rush

With this addition, the number of daily flights between Chandigarh and Mumbai has increased to seven. (HT File)
Published on May 01, 2026 06:12 am IST

Air India Express restarts flights to Qatar, Bahrain

The West Asia conflict that resulted in airspace restrictions has significantly impacted the operations of airlines, including Air India Express, for which West Asia is a key market.
Published on Apr 30, 2026 08:49 pm IST

Boost for Pune flyers with new connection to Bagdogra

Air connectivity from Pune will get a boost with Air India Express launching direct flight to Bagdogra from May 1, improving access to Northeast India and the Eastern Himalayan region. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Published on Apr 29, 2026 05:50 am IST

Air India Express to unveil new crew uniforms in May

Turquoise blue is expected to be the dominant colour in the new uniforms. (@AirIndiaX)
Published on Apr 28, 2026 10:19 am IST

‘Felt dizzy’: Flyer hit on head by metal aerobridge part at Hyderabad airport

The passenger was exiting an Air India Express flight from Bengaluru
Updated on Apr 07, 2026 10:51 am IST

Metal part of aerobridge ceiling falls on flyer's head at Hyderabad airport

Metal part of aerobridge ceiling falls on flyer's head at Hyderabad airport
Published on Apr 06, 2026 10:11 pm IST

West Asia conflict: Indian airlines cancelled over 10000 flights since Feb 28

The disruptions stem from restrictions across key Middle East airspace corridors, forcing airlines to reroute flights, operate longer sectors, or suspend services altogether. (Hindustan Times)
Updated on Apr 06, 2026 06:16 am IST

After Mayday call, Delhi-bound Air India Express flight makes emergency landing

An Air India Express aircraft is seen.
Updated on Apr 01, 2026 03:01 pm IST

IndiGo appoints former AI Express MD Aloke Singh as chief strategy officer

An IndiGo Airlines aircraft flies low as it prepares to land
Updated on Mar 23, 2026 08:09 pm IST

Air India Express flight loses its nose wheels after hard landing at Phuket

An Air India Express Boeing 737 MAX experienced a hard landing at Phuket airport, resulting in lost nose wheels and a temporary airport shutdown.
Published on Mar 12, 2026 01:13 pm IST

Video shows moment Air India Express plane made hard landing on Phuket runway

The incident involved a Boeing 737 MAX 8.
Published on Mar 11, 2026 04:17 pm IST

Air India Express plane suffers nose-wheel issue in Phuket, airport suspends ops

An Air India Express aircraft faced a nose-wheel issue upon landing in Phuket, resulting in halted operations at the airport.
Updated on Mar 11, 2026 02:06 pm IST

Air India, Indigo to run special flights to and from Middle East today. See list

Photo for representation
Updated on Mar 12, 2026 12:02 am IST

Air India to operate 78 more flights on 9 international routes from Mar 10 to 18

The carrier will operate 78 additional flights on 9 routes connecting New York, London, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Zurich, Paris, Colombo and Male.
Published on Mar 08, 2026 05:54 pm IST

Chaos at Bengaluru airport as Nepal-bound flight passengers stranded for 30 hrs

Passengers protested the delay and voiced their frustrations over inadequate arrangements by the airline.
Published on Feb 28, 2026 11:36 am IST

Half of audited planes showed repetitive defects; AI Group tops list: Govt data

Out of 166 Air India aircraft analysed, 137 were flagged for repeated defects.
Published on Feb 06, 2026 11:38 am IST

Air India Express likely to post operating profit in second half of FY 26

Air India Express, launched in 2005, was profitable for much of its pre-pandemic history, particularly through the 2010s, supported by a focused short-haul international network. (PTI)
Published on Feb 05, 2026 07:24 am IST

Man booked for abetting suicide of 21-year-old air hostess

Man booked for abetting suicide of 21-year-old air hostess
Published on Jan 15, 2026 05:50 am IST

Flight makes 17 ‘landing attempts’ at Lko airport, sent back to Delhi

Lucknow saw its day temperatures plummet to 14.6 degrees on Friday. This was the city’s coldest day in this season, so far. (Deepak Gupta/HT)
Published on Jan 04, 2026 02:59 pm IST

Air India Express welcomes 51st B737-8, its first custom designed Boeing plane

As part of this initiative, 50 Boeing 737-8 aircraft will be upgraded to a standardised 189-seat configuration, with two aircraft having already completed the retrofit.
Published on Dec 31, 2025 05:19 am IST

Air India Express pilot who ‘assaulted’ passenger at Delhi airport arrested

Captain Virender Sejwal was off duty when the alleged assault took place. (X)
Updated on Dec 30, 2025 03:41 pm IST

Air India Express pilot accused of assaulting passenger arrested

Virendra Sejwal has been booked under relevant sections of the BNS.
Published on Dec 30, 2025 08:38 am IST

Air India Express pilot detained over Dec 19 assault of flyer

After Dewan’s social media post, Sejwal was suspended by the airline (HT)
Published on Dec 30, 2025 03:34 am IST