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Ticket hikes, outlook cuts: What IndiGo, Air India are doing as fuel cost surges

Updated on Apr 10, 2026 10:59 IST

Air India announced a revision of its fuel surcharge from a flat domestic surcharge to a distance-based grid.

AI Mumbai-B’luru flight scare as engine stalls

An Air India aircraft makes a 'pan pan' alert while enroute Bengaluru on Thursday.

Published on Apr 10, 2026 24:22 IST

Air India Mumbai-Bengaluru flight makes ‘PAN PAN’ call after engine stalls

An Air India aircraft makes a 'pan pan' alert while enroute Bengaluru on Thursday.

Updated on Apr 9, 2026 16:35 IST

Punjab: Before take-off, credit war clouds Halwara airport launch

While the Halwara terminal was virtually inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in February, commercial operations are set to begin on May 15, 2026.

chandigarh news

Published on Apr 7, 2026 10:23 IST

Campbell Wilson says Air India tenure is highlight of his aviation career

Campbell Wilson, who has resigned as Air India CEO, will stay on until a successor is appointed to ensure a smooth transition.

Updated on Apr 7, 2026 12:17 IST

Air India says CEO Wilson signalled his intent to resign as early as 2024

Air India's outgoing CEO Campbell Wilson.

Updated on Apr 7, 2026 08:54 IST

Air India revises fuel-surcharge math as ATF prices double in one month

Air India described the current landscape as “one of the most challenging fuel cost environments” airlines have faced in years.

Updated on Apr 7, 2026 07:37 IST

Air India fares to rise amid fuel crisis, international trips to be hit harder

Air India made the announcement amid rising fuel costs due to US-Iran war

Updated on Apr 7, 2026 08:19 IST

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson said to resign amid turnaround turmoil

The resignation of Air India CEO Campbell Wilson comes days after IndiGo named William Walsh as new CEO to replace Pieter Elbers.

Updated on Apr 7, 2026 04:31 IST

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson resigns, to stay until a successor is hired

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson Resigns As Airline Stares At Record Loss | What Happens Next |HT India

Updated on Apr 7, 2026 02:44 IST

Air India suspends flights to Israel till May 31 amid Middle East conflict

The suspension of flights has caused major worries among more than 40,000 Indians living in Israel who wish to travel to India

Published on Apr 5, 2026 15:29 IST

‘We just want answers’: AI171 crash victims’ families write to PM Modi

In a letter to PM Modi, the kin of the crash victims sought answers as to what caused the disaster that claimed 260 lives.

Updated on Apr 5, 2026 24:43 IST

‘I was nervous but…’: Manipur doc saves woman struggling to breathe on flight

Dr Loni Liriina is going viral for saving a patient on an Air India flight.

Updated on Apr 4, 2026 14:37 IST

Chandigarh: Cancelling Mohali couple’s US tickets lands airline in dock

The commission has ordered the airline to refund <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1,00,350 to the couple. (HT Photo)

chandigarh news

Published on Mar 31, 2026 02:34 IST

Flights from Halwara airport likely to begin by mid-May, says MoS Ravneet Bittu

Union minister of state for railways Ravneet Singh Bittu said the project would enhance travel convenience and promote trade and economic growth in Punjab. (HT File)

chandigarh news

Published on Mar 30, 2026 24:04 IST

Pilots' assn flags risk in Air India flights to West Asia: ‘Wilful endangerment’

ALPA India has criticized individual airlines' risk assessments and called for clarity on war-risk insurance for pilots.

Updated on Mar 28, 2026 24:42 IST

After 7-hour journey, Air India flight returns to Delhi over suspected snag

After taking off, the aircraft was reportedly four hours airborne before the decision was taken to divert.

Updated on Mar 26, 2026 12:24 IST

DGCA asks Air India for corrective measures after wrong plane sent to Vancouver

A Vancouver-bound Air India Boeing 777-200 LR aircraft, after being airborne for over seven hours, returned to Delhi on March 19 after it was found that the plane was not approved for operating the flight. The approval is only for Boeing 777-300 ER to operate that flight.

Published on Mar 26, 2026 10:16 IST

Air India flight to London diverted to Jeddah after technical snag

FILE PHOTO: An Air India Airbus A320-200 aircraft takes off as an IndiGo Airlines aircraft waits for clearance at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, India, July 7, 2017. Picture taken July 7, 2017. To match Analysis AIR INDIA-PRIVATISATION/ REUTERS/Amit Dave/File Photo

Updated on Mar 23, 2026 16:38 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 14:39 IST

Air India may pull cabin crew with high BMI off flights, cut pay

The policy, which applies to all permanent and fixed-term contract cabin crew, introduces a graded corrective framework tied to body mass index (BMI).

Updated on Mar 22, 2026 02:42 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

Centre removes domestic airfare cap amid soaring fuel prices due to Iran war

The caps — between <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>7,500 to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>18,000 on economy routes depending on flight distance — will now stand withdrawn effective March 23.

Updated on Mar 22, 2026 01:14 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

Air India flies ‘wrong’ Boeing jet to Vancouver, plane makes U-turn after 4 hrs

An alleged lapse in updating operational requirements led to the wrong aircraft being assigned to the flight, people aware of the matter said.

Updated on Mar 21, 2026 05:53 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

Giving wings to passenger rights

Given that the Indian civil aviation space is a near duopoly — with IndiGo and Air India accounting for the bulk of the market — such regulatory intervention also signals an attempt to discipline the key players that are setting the tone for the others. (Reuters)

Updated on Mar 19, 2026 15:25 IST

Swadeshi impulses in Indian civil aviation

India’s confidence in the aviation space, especially among the top talent, has grown. Many senior executives have contributed significantly to the country’s expanding airline business, making up with hard work and determination for what they perhaps lacked in credentials or overseas experience. (PTI)

Published on Mar 19, 2026 15:25 IST

Air India, AI Express to operate 48 West Asia flights on Thursday

Air India and Air India Express will operate 48 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to and from West Asia on March 19.

Published on Mar 18, 2026 16:43 IST

Air India New York- Delhi flight diverts to Ireland over technical issue

The airline said the aircraft is currently undergoing detailed technical inspections in line with established safety protocols.

Published on Mar 16, 2026 08:27 IST

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