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Air India to reduce domestic flights by around 22% amid high fuel prices

Air India said it has temporarily rationalised operations on certain domestic routes. (X)
Published on May 27, 2026 03:43 pm IST

Air India to cancel around 400 international flights amid rising fuel costs

Air India to cancel around 400 international flights
Updated on May 14, 2026 12:01 pm IST

IndiGo announces revised fuel surcharge after ATF price hike

ATF prices, which account for around 40% of an airline’s operating costs, in Delhi were increased by 8,289 per kilolitre to 1,04,927 per KL from 96,638 per KL last month.
Updated on Apr 02, 2026 07:38 am IST

Chandigarh airport will examine air traffic for ‘point of call’ tag: Union minister

Chandigarh International Airport (HT Photo)
Published on Mar 17, 2026 12:00 pm IST

IndiGo levies new charge: Airlines hike fares as war sets oil prices on fire

Passengers at the Jeddah airport in Saudi Arabia earlier this week.
Updated on Mar 16, 2026 09:05 am 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 05, 2026 09:54 am 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 02, 2026 11:59 pm IST

Passengers stranded at airports in Mumbai, Bengaluru as Iran conflict escalates

With hundreds stranded and little communication from airlines, the impact of the conflict is felt both domestically and internationally.
Updated on Mar 01, 2026 09:00 pm IST

‘Point of call’ status to ensure more Int’l flights from Chandigarh airport: Sandhu

Seeking to transform the Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport into a major global gateway, Rajya Sabha member Satnam Singh Sandhu on Tuesday urged the Union government to designate the airport as a point of call.
Published on Feb 11, 2026 07:02 am IST

Sandhu pushes for point of call status for Chandigarh airport to unlock global routes

Rajya Sabha member Satnam Singh Sandhu speaking during Zero Hour on Tuesday. He urged the Union government to designate the Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport as a point of call.
Published on Feb 10, 2026 02:40 pm IST

Why is Iran airspace crucial? High costs, a past deadly error involved

Empty airspace over Iran, during a temporary closure of the country's airspace amid concerns about possible military action between the US and Iran in this screengrab obtained from the internet on Thursday
Updated on Jan 15, 2026 03:00 pm IST

Mann bats for more int’l flights from Mohali airport

Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday batted for more international flights from Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport, asserting that expanded overseas operations would significantly boost economic activity, tourism and investment across the region. (PTI File)
Published on Jan 03, 2026 05:40 am IST

Akasa Air cancels Gulf flights due to ash from Ethiopian volcano

The disruption widened after ash clouds from Ethiopia's Hauli Gubbi volcano began affecting high-altitude air routes between India and the Gulf.
Published on Nov 25, 2025 09:42 am IST

No new international flights from Chandigarh this year too

To boost international air traffic, Chandigarh International Airport Limited (CHIAL) had last month drafted a policy aimed at attracting foreign airlines. (HT File)
Published on Oct 13, 2025 06:48 am IST

Guest Column | Runway repairs, not regional disruption

Frequent closures of such an important airport dampen traveller confidence. Chandigarh serves not only the tricity but also a vast catchment area across adjoining states. (HT File Photo)
Published on Oct 12, 2025 07:00 am IST

Borderlands 4: Release date, time, where to play, editions and more

Borderlands 4 release date, time and more
Published on Sept 08, 2025 09:20 pm IST

Separate legal frameworks govern insurance cover for domestic, intl flights: Govt

Insurance for domestic flights is regulated under Carriage by Air Act, 1972, whereas intnl flights are by Montreal Convention, 1999. (Representative file photo)
Updated on Aug 04, 2025 03:15 pm IST

Lucknow airport set for runway expansion, more int’l flights

Currently, Lucknow offers direct international flights to 11 destinations — including Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Riyadh, Dammam, Jeddah, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur. (File Photo)
Published on Aug 02, 2025 09:52 am IST

UT administrator meets civil aviation minister to increase Chandigarh air connectivity

The Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport in Chandigarh serves as a crucial gateway for the entire northern region, particularly for the people of Punjab. (HT file photo)
Published on Jul 18, 2025 04:40 pm IST

Air India restores some international flights from August 1, rest from Oct 1

An Air India Airbus A320-200 aircraft takes off from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad. (REUTERS FILE PHOTO)
Updated on Jul 16, 2025 03:44 am IST

Noida airport deadline now Nov 2025; cargo, domestic ops in Sep 15

The airport is five months behind schedule. (HT Archive)
Published on Jul 07, 2025 06:08 am IST

16 flights cancelled to and from Bengaluru amid Middle East tensions: Report

Gambhir, who returned to India after seven years in the San Francisco Bay Area, was impressed by Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport.
Published on Jun 24, 2025 01:37 pm IST

Air India cancels 8 flights, bookings drop by up to 20%, days after plane crash

An Air India Airbus A320-200 aircraft takes off from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad.
Published on Jun 20, 2025 09:45 pm IST

Air India cancels 3 international flights due to technical, other reasons

Air India said it is anticipating some disruptions due to the continuing enhanced checks on the airline's Boeing 787 fleet.
Updated on Jun 18, 2025 10:01 pm IST

Air India operations hit as multiple Dreamliner international flights cancelled

An Air India flight operating from San Francisco to Mumbai, with a scheduled stop in Kolkata, underwent a mandatory post-landing inspection upon arrival, in Kolkata on Tuesday.
Updated on Jun 17, 2025 08:59 pm IST

Chinese gang that stole from passengers on international flights busted in Delhi

Benlai Pan (30), a resident of Henan in Hong Kong, in Delhi Police custody. His associates Meng Guangyang (51), Chang Mang (42), and Liu Jie (45) are being questioned. (HT Photo)
Published on May 18, 2025 05:52 am IST

After week-long suspension: Flight operations partially resume at Amritsar airport

The airport was closed on May 7 due to heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack.
Published on May 16, 2025 09:12 am IST

Pakistan used civilian planes as shield when it targeted India with drones

Centre said Pakistan knew that India would launch a swift air defence response.
Updated on May 10, 2025 05:20 am IST

Pakistan airspace closure could cost Indian airlines 307 crore every month

Indian airlines are facing additional costs due to having to take alternative routes as Pakistan's airspace is closed to them.
Updated on Apr 30, 2025 07:20 pm IST

DGCA's advisory to airlines after Pak shuts airspace: ‘Special meals, med kits’

The DGCA asked the airlines to ensure that all the passengers are informed about the change in routing due to airspace restrictions.
Published on Apr 26, 2025 12:42 pm IST