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

Updated on Mar 26, 2026 12:24 IST

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

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18,000 on economy routes depending on flight distance — will now stand withdrawn effective March 23.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

Air India, Air India Express cancel all Dubai flights after strike near airport

Air India and Air India Express have announced the cancellation of all flights to and from Dubai.

Updated on Mar 16, 2026 05:48 IST

DGCA allows Air India to extend duty time of pilots amid West Asia crisis

The move comes after Air India approached the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on March 12 and sought relief from the Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL).

Updated on Mar 16, 2026 01:44 IST

Iran-US war: IndiGo revises schedules, Air India cancels flight to Dubai

A traveller walks through the terminal at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., March 14, 2026. REUTERS/Kaylee Greenlee

Updated on Mar 15, 2026 03:56 IST

What is ‘fuel surcharge’ and why are Indian airlines increasing flight fares

Several Indian airlines, including IndiGo, have announced fuel surcharges to deal with rising fuel costs.

Updated on Mar 14, 2026 11:33 IST

Which airlines are hiking fares as fuel prices soar amid US-Iran war | Full list

Airlines across Asia and Europe are experiencing flight disruptions through the Middle East, and ticket fares are set to rise, impacting travellers worldwide.

Published on Mar 12, 2026 10:47 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)

Published on Mar 12, 2026 10:34 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 10:47 IST

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

Photo for representation

Updated on Mar 11, 2026 01:52 IST

Air India to hike fuel surcharges amid West Asia conflict

Aviation turbine fuel (ATF), which accounts for nearly 40% of an airline’s operating costs, “has seen significant price escalation due to supply interruptions” since early March, the group said in a statement.

Updated on Mar 11, 2026 01:51 IST

Air India flight fares set to go up as airline announces hike in fuel surcharge

Air India said in a statement announcing the hike that the price of aviation turbine fuel (ATF).

Updated on Mar 10, 2026 18:22 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.

Published on Mar 10, 2026 15:19 IST

Air India flew over restricted airspace in Middle East? Airline clarifies

Air India said the claims circulating on social media are incorrect and do not reflect their actual flight operations or safety protocols

Updated on Mar 5, 2026 12:01 IST

Air India to operate more flights to Toronto, Frankfurt, Paris amid high demand

The move comes amidst ongoing regional tensions, ensuring travellers have more options.

Published on Mar 5, 2026 04:24 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

Indian airlines cancel, reroute flights as US-Israel's Iran conflict spreads

Major airports are experiencing chaos, and carriers are implementing flexible policies to assist affected travellers as the conflict in the Middle East rages on.

Published on Mar 2, 2026 10:48 IST

Over 100 flights cancelled at Delhi airport as Middle East crisis affects travel

A Family, ( Passengers ) from Punjab their flight cancelled at the Terminal-3 Delhi airport. About 100 international flights from Delhi were cancelled due to widespread airspace closures in the Middle East .

Updated on Mar 2, 2026 02:19 IST

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