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Ministry Of Civil Aviation News

Airlines may need to review surcharges, additional prices if crude stabilises

The Union government may ask airlines to review surge charges and additional fares if fuel prices remain stable over a longer period, Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu said on Thursday.

Published 18 days ago

AAI identifies land to make 6 aircraft bays at Hindon airport

The civil terminal at Sikandarpur, near the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Hindon air base, covers about 22,050 square metres (sqms). (HT Archive)

Published 27 days ago

Pilots' body flags timeline, RAT deployment in AI 171 preliminary crash report

The tail part of an Air India plane, B787 Aircraft VT-ANB, while operating flight AI-171 from Ahmedabad to Gatwick, has crashed on the roof of a building, in Ahmedabad on Thursday.

Updated 28 days ago

'Under extreme stress, on verge of shutting down': Airline body's letter to govt

. In a letter to the Centre, the FIA adds that this stress has brought the airline industry to the verge of shutting down.

Updated 76 days ago

Union Civil Aviation Minister virtually inaugurates UDAN Yatri Cafe at Patna Airport

Union Civil Aviation Minister virtually inaugurates UDAN Yatri Cafe at Patna Airport

Published 106 days ago

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 117 days ago

Aviation ministry actively considering issues related to surge in airfares during festivals: Centre

Aviation ministry actively considering issues related to surge in airfares during festivals: Centre

Published 140 days ago

IndiGo on way to operate 1,650 flights, cancellations down to 650

Flight information displays on board as many IndiGo flight services stand cancelled at the Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal-1, in New Delhi on Sunday. (ANI Photo/Naveen Sharma)

Updated 218 days ago

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 218 days ago

Indigo meltdown: 850 flights cancelled on Saturday

Stranded passengers wait outside the Indigo airlines kiosk at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on Saturday. (AFP)

Published 219 days ago

'Fare caps in place': What govt said in big order to airlines amid IndiGo chaos

The ministry took note of the concerns regarding “unusually high airfares being charged by certain airlines”.

Updated 219 days ago

Indigo meltdown: Govt imposes cap on airlines amid surge in air ticket prices

Passengers wait outside the IndiGo airlines ticketing counter at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, after several IndiGo airlines flights were cancelled, in Mumbai, on Saturday. (REUTERS)

Published 219 days ago

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 219 days ago

Cries, never-ending queues and despair: Passengers bear brunt of IndiGo chaos

The Ministry of Civil Aviation stepped in with directives for refunds, accommodations, and support as IndiGo struggled to restore normalcy.

Updated 219 days ago

BJP MP flags code GAY for Gaya airport as ‘culturally offensive’, govt responds

Rajya Sabha member Bhim Singh said 'GAY' as a term is considered "socially and culturally offensive and uncomfortable".

Updated 341 days ago

IGI in Delhi tops bird-hit cases among airports in India: Govt data

Airports in Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad did not cross 90 incidents in any year between 2020 and 2024. (HT Archive)

Published 356 days ago

Demolish buildings near airports, notice to violators: New aviation draft rules

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport runway in Mumbai.

Updated 389 days ago

Man claims IndiGo charged him ₹8,000 after cancelling flight. Airline responds

IndiGo faces backlash for charging customers a hefty cancellation fee. REUTERS/Priyanshu Singh/File Photo

Updated 426 days ago

Alliance Air to connect Imphal with 3 new destinations to boost tourism

Alliance Air brings budget-friendly flights to Manipur’s Imphal.

Updated 544 days ago

What happens when flight receives bomb threat? Know airlines' security protocol

Dozens of flights receive bomb threats (PTI)

Published 630 days ago

Home Ministry seeks report after 13 hoax bomb threats rattle airlines

Multiple Air India and IndiGo flights faced disruptions due to hoax bomb threats (Vipin Kumar / HT Photo)

Published 635 days ago

Family not allowed to carry kid’s dinosaur toy at Pune airport

Family not allowed to carry kid’s dinosaur toy at Pune airport. (HT PHOTO)

Updated 648 days ago

Up, Up and Away: Traffic increased at almost all airports in India last fiscal

A Vistara passenger aircraft taxis on the tarmac at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai.

Published 814 days ago

What should you do if you have a Vistara flight scheduled?

Vistara in a statement said that it is facing operational issues with crew availability being one of it and hence has decided to curtail its schedule

Updated 832 days ago

Traffic congestion at Mumbai Airport improved, claims aviation ministry

An analysis conducted by AAI pointed to excessive slot allocation and poor slot adherence as a major contributor to the traffic congestion witnessed. (Satish Bate/HT Photo)

Updated 865 days ago

Flights from Adampur to Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Goa to start soon

Responding to the demand raised by Jalandhar leadership of the BJP regarding Adampur civil airport, the ministry of civil aviation said the routes connecting Adampur to several cities have been awarded to selected airlines operators. (HT File Photo)

Published 894 days ago

Uttar Pradesh to have 5 more airports, Ayodhya-Ahmedabad flight services start

Uttar Pradesh to have 5 more airports, Ayodhya-Ahmedabad flight services start

Published 913 days ago

Want to become a drone pilot? Now you need just a government ID, address proof

According to the government, the new rules are aiming to further liberalise, promote and facilitate drone operations across the country and make India a global drone hub by 2030.

Published 1012 days ago

Construction of new civil enclave at Darbhanga airport will begin in 2024: MoCA

(Twitter Photo)

Updated 1088 days ago

Govt proposes draft aircraft bill to simplify regulations

The draft bill aims to remove redundancies in the aircraft law of 1934. (AFP)

Updated 1138 days ago

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