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Mohali: Air India fined 50,000 over last-minute cancellation

Air India has been asked to make the payment in 30 days, failing which the amount would carry 6% annual interest until payment. (Shutterstock)
Published on May 15, 2026 07:54 am IST

Flight bound for Abu Dhabi returns to Chennai after ‘technical issue’

The flight is currently expected to depart approximately three hours behind schedule. (Representative file photo)
Updated on May 12, 2026 01:07 pm IST

Iran war: Air India airlifts over 100 stranded Indians from Dubai amid rising unrest

Air India welcomes back stranded passengers from Dubai on flight that landed at Delhi airport on Tuesday. (HT Photo)
Updated on Mar 03, 2026 02:35 pm IST

Dubai flight status: Updated list of flights cancelled, suspended and rerouted

Airlines such as Emirates and Etihad have suspended flights from Dubai. Here's the latest update on the flight status in Dubai. Photographer: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg
Published on Mar 02, 2026 01:13 am IST

Iran-US conflict: Updated list of airports affected amid rapid attacks

The conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the U.S. has resulted in chaos in global aviation. Here's a list of major airports affected including Dubai and Bahrain.
Updated on Mar 01, 2026 12:51 am IST

When will Dubai Airport begin operations amid US-Iran conflict? Details inside

Dubai airports have halted all flight operations amid escalating Middle East tensions. Airlines have suspended operation in Dubai until further notice February 28, 2026. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar
Updated on Mar 01, 2026 12:08 am IST

Air India cancels several flights amid US-Iran conflict. Check full list here

Air India cancels international flights on March 1 amid middle east tensions
Updated on Feb 28, 2026 11:50 pm IST

Low visibility hits flight ops in Delhi, 79 departures, 73 arrivals cancelled

Morning chill and fog engulf the Delhi airport as passengers arrive to board flights.
Updated on Dec 19, 2025 04:15 pm IST

Government orders IndiGo to clear refunds | Deadline and full-refund eligibility

As per airport authorities, out of the total 49 IndiGo flights scheduled for the day, including 22 arrivals and 27 departures, 18 flights were cancelled – eight inbound and 10 outbound.
Updated on Dec 07, 2025 09:58 am IST

Govt invokes powers to regulate surging airfares amid IndiGo cancellations

Passengers wait at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport as IndiGo’s flight disruptions continue, in Ahmedabad on Saturday.
Updated on Dec 06, 2025 01:06 pm IST

Singapore envoy attends staffer's wedding online amid IndiGo cancellation chaos

Singapore high commissioner Simon Wong shared visuals of himself attending the wedding online, dressed in traditional Indian attire.
Updated on Dec 06, 2025 02:59 pm IST

‘Do not fly IndiGo’: Lauren Gottlieb after her flight to Dubai gets cancelled

Lauren Gottlieb told paparazzi that it felt like an 'apocalypse' inside the Mumbai airport.
Updated on Dec 05, 2025 02:38 pm IST

‘Hiring freeze, short-sighted plan’: Pilot body attacks Indigo amid roster chaos

A man looks at a flight schedule screen displaying several delayed flights by IndiGo airlines at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai.
Updated on Dec 04, 2025 02:50 pm IST

67 IndiGo flights cancelled from Delhi amid technical glitch, operational issues

Meanwhile, officials attributed the cancellations to crew shortage following the new Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) implementation from November 1.
Updated on May 14, 2026 11:56 am IST

Mohammed Siraj slams Air India Express after flight delay; airline responds

Calling this “the worst airline experience,” Siraj wrote, “I really would not advise anyone to take this flight if they can’t take a stand.”
Published on Nov 27, 2025 08:16 am IST

Delhi airport ops resume, but uncertainty remains: 5 unanswered questions

Aircraft waited for takeoff at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport on Friday. Flight operations at the Delhi airport were delayed due to a technical glitch in the Air Traffic Control (ATC) system, which supports air traffic data.
Updated on Nov 08, 2025 11:14 am IST

Newark-bound Air India plane makes ‘air-return’ to Mumbai over suspected glitch

Consequently, AI191 and AI144 (scheduled to operate from Newark to Mumbai) were cancelled.
Updated on Oct 22, 2025 02:17 pm IST

Before flying, know your rights as a passenger

Flying can entail delays, cancellations, lost/damaged baggage but as a passenger you have your rights.
Updated on Sept 26, 2025 04:49 pm IST

Cyberattack at Brussels airport causes flight delays, cancellations

Passengers with a flight scheduled for Saturday were advised to confirm their travel with airlines before heading to the airport.
Published on Sept 20, 2025 01:41 pm IST

Dubai-Pune SpiceJet flight cancelled after long delay, passengers stranded

FILE PHOTO: A SpiceJet passenger Boeing 737-800 aircraft takes off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel international airport in Ahmedabad, India May 19, 2016. REUTERS/Amit Dave/File Photo (REUTERS)
Published on Sept 19, 2025 05:14 am IST

Air India Express flight from Vijayawada to Bengaluru cancelled after bird hit

Air India express immediately arranged alternate travel for the passengers.
Updated on Sept 04, 2025 01:02 pm IST

Air India flight cancelled over ‘maintenance task’ identified before take-off

Air India said the decision stems from a planned shortfall in its fleet as 26 Boeing 787-8 aircraft undergo extensive retrofitting.
Published on Aug 18, 2025 06:01 am IST

Air India cancels Singapore-Chennai flight due to technical issue

In recent days, some of the Air India planes have faced technical snags.
Updated on Aug 03, 2025 08:03 pm IST

In Lucknow, AI flight declared ‘unfit to fly’ before boarding

(For representation)
Published on Jul 15, 2025 11:59 pm IST

Prayagraj family returns from Iran safely, thanks govt for all help and care

Syed Ghazanfar Abbas, resident of Rani Mandi, along with his family after returning safely from Iran on Monday. (HT)
Published on Jun 24, 2025 08:42 am IST

Air India Hyderabad-Mumbai flight cancelled due to technical issue

The technical glitch was detected after passengers had boarded, prompting their deplaning. (File) (Pic used for representation)
Updated on Jun 21, 2025 04:53 am IST

Air India flight suffers bird-hit while flying to Pune, return journey cancelled

Air India said the plane has been grounded and extensive checks are being carried out by the engineering team.
Updated on Jun 20, 2025 02:15 pm IST

Airport Mess: Cancelled flights, water logging fuel flying woes across India

At least 12 flights from the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport were diverted due to heavy rain and thunderstorms on Tuesday.
Published on Jun 19, 2025 02:10 pm IST

Air India says rain, crew duty limits led to Mumbai–Lucknow flight cancellation

Air India said it cancelled the June 17 Mumbai–Lucknow flight due to crew limits after rain-related delays in Delhi.
Updated on Jun 18, 2025 10:24 am IST

Denied a refund, US man uses ChatGPT as his lawyer and wins 2 lakh

The AI wrote letters advocating for him, resulting in a hotel refund and the airline eventually honoring his request.
Updated on May 21, 2025 11:09 pm IST