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Planning your holiday? Don't overlook these 8 details that could save you money

Things to check before booking your next trip to avoid overspending.
Published on Jul 04, 2026 03:39 pm IST

'We pack light to save time': Flyer calls out airlines over cabin bag checks

The flyer's post drew mixed reactions from fellow travellers.
Published on Jun 28, 2026 12:00 pm IST

Delta faces $2.35M lawsuit after father wrongly accused of trafficking daughter

Delta sued for $2.35M after a girl’s dad was wrongly accused of trafficking.
Updated on Jun 12, 2026 09:24 pm IST

Planning a trip? Here's how to avoid fuel surcharges and higher airfares

Rising fuel prices and airline surcharges are making travel more expensive. (Pexel/Representative image)
Published on Jun 11, 2026 09:25 pm IST

Indian pilot shares 7 perks of flying for Etihad Airways

An Indian pilot shared why flying for Etihad Airways in UAE came with major lifestyle and financial benefits.
Published on Jun 01, 2026 12:00 pm IST

Woman questions IndiGo's ‘coffee with compulsory snacks’ policy, airline reacts

IndiGo has since reacted to the post.
Published on May 28, 2026 03:34 pm IST

UK sets out fuel contingency plans for flights amid US-Iran conflict

UK sets out fuel contingency plans for flights amid US-Iran conflict
Updated on May 03, 2026 02:40 pm IST

Spirit Airlines shutdown: US govt declares major support for passengers, workers

Sean Duffy, US secretary of transportation, during a news conference in Terminal A at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, New Jersey, US, on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Spirit Aviation Holdings Inc. is winding down operations after the troubled US discount carrier buckled under the weight of surging fuel prices and a government bailout dangled by US President Donald Trump fell through. Photographer: Adam Gray/Bloomberg
Updated on May 02, 2026 08:24 pm IST

Spirit Airlines refund: 5 things travellers must know after shutdown

Spirit Airlines has suspended operations at Atlantic City International Airport and nationwide, canceling all flights and customer service.
Updated on May 02, 2026 07:48 pm IST

Air India cuts international flights: What’s behind move, which routes are hit

Air India Group is estimated to have incurred over 22,000 crore losses in the financial year ended March 31, 2026, said a report. (Reuters)
Updated on May 02, 2026 09:00 pm IST

Who owns Spirit Airlines? Shareholding structure explained amid shutdown

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Updated on May 01, 2026 10:26 pm IST

Spirit Airlines shutdown row: Why JetBlue and Frontier stocks are surging

A logo of low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is pictured on an Airbus plane in Colomiers near Toulouse, France
Updated on May 01, 2026 09:26 pm IST

Airlines warn Centre of flight cancellations over fuel crisis amid Iran war

Mark D. Martin, chief executive of Martin Consultancy, an aviation advisory firm, dismissed the letter as a pressure tactic.
Published on Apr 29, 2026 06:48 am IST

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

Air India announced a revision of its fuel surcharge from a flat domestic surcharge to a distance-based grid.
Updated on Apr 10, 2026 04:29 pm IST

Pilots must have final say on flying over conflict zones, aviators' group says

Many carriers have cancelled services to destinations affected by the ongoing US war on Iran.
Updated on Apr 07, 2026 04:13 pm IST

Centre rolls back 60% free flight seat allocation order weeks after announcement

The original March 17 circular had directed scheduled airlines to allocate a minimum 60% of seats without a selection charge on every flight.
Updated on Apr 03, 2026 03:00 pm IST

Frontier flight 2539 bomb threat scare: Pilot's chilling ATC call reveals detail

Bomb threat scare on Frontier Flight F92539 from Atlanta after a passenger claimed to have a bomb and threatened others, prompting an emergency response. REUTERS/Rick Wilking/File Photo
Updated on Mar 30, 2026 09:01 am IST

Frontier Airlines hijacking : What happened on Flight 2539 at Atlanta airport?

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Updated on Mar 30, 2026 12:02 pm 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 10:08 pm IST

Inside the airline’s most luxurious suite that’s larger than some apartments

Etihad Airways offers exclusive private suites for a luxurious air travel experience.
Published on Mar 23, 2026 12:18 pm 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 08:12 am IST

Giving wings to passenger rights

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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 08:59 pm 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 10:13 pm IST

Paying too much for flights? Check 8 smart hacks to save without losing comfort

Smart flight booking is about about planning with flexibility, timing, and the right tools in hand.
Published on Mar 18, 2026 06:49 pm IST

No charge on 60% seats, passenger rights: Centre's directives to airlines | List

Passengers travelling on the same PNR to be seated together, preferably in adjacent seats.
Published on Mar 18, 2026 11:03 am IST

Big relief for Indian flyers, govt mandates free allocation of 60% flight seats

Govt mandates 60% seats in flights to be free.
Updated on Mar 19, 2026 03:00 pm 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 04:17 pm IST

Software outage affects flight ops across world

Navitaire, a subsidiary of Amadeus, provides reservation, inventory and departure control systems primarily to low-cost and hybrid carriers worldwide.
Updated on Feb 20, 2026 04:27 am IST

Major airlines say new pilot rest rules unsustainable, ask govt for tweaks

Major airlines seek relaxation in new pilot rest rules, cite unsustainability
Updated on Jan 27, 2026 06:01 pm IST

Canadian man posed as a pilot and flight attendant to get hundreds of free flights, authorities say

Canadian man posed as a pilot and flight attendant to get hundreds of free flights, authorities say
Updated on Jan 22, 2026 12:19 am IST