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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.
india news
Published on Jun 25, 2026 02:10 pm IST

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)
noida news
Published on Jun 16, 2026 07:16 am IST

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.
india news
Updated on Jun 15, 2026 08:59 am IST

'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.
india news
Updated on Apr 29, 2026 03:27 am IST

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

Union Civil Aviation Minister virtually inaugurates UDAN Yatri Cafe at Patna Airport
patna news
Published on Mar 29, 2026 04:06 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.
india news
Published on Mar 18, 2026 11:03 am IST

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
india news
Published on Feb 23, 2026 05:51 pm IST

Govt taking high airfares seriously, strengthening DGCA tariff monitoring unit: Aviation minister

Govt taking high airfares seriously, strengthening DGCA tariff monitoring unit: Aviation minister
india news
Updated on May 15, 2026 02:40 pm IST

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)
india news
Updated on Dec 07, 2025 04:32 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.
india news
Updated on Dec 07, 2025 09:58 am IST

Indigo meltdown: 850 flights cancelled on Saturday

Stranded passengers wait outside the Indigo airlines kiosk at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on Saturday. (AFP)
india news
Published on Dec 06, 2025 06:28 pm IST

'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”.
india news
Updated on Dec 06, 2025 02:38 pm IST

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)
india news
Published on Dec 06, 2025 05:04 pm 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.
india news
Updated on Dec 06, 2025 01:06 pm IST

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.
india news
Updated on Dec 06, 2025 12:37 pm IST

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".
india news
Updated on Aug 06, 2025 10:31 am IST

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)
delhi news
Published on Jul 22, 2025 06:02 am IST

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

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport runway in Mumbai.
india news
Updated on Jun 19, 2025 07:36 am IST

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
trending
Updated on May 13, 2025 11:26 am IST

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

Alliance Air brings budget-friendly flights to Manipur’s Imphal.
travel
Updated on Jan 15, 2025 03:16 pm IST

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

Dozens of flights receive bomb threats (PTI)
india news
Published on Oct 21, 2024 12:01 pm IST

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)
india news
Published on Oct 16, 2024 04:38 pm IST

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)
pune news
Updated on Oct 03, 2024 06:30 am IST

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.
business
Published on Apr 20, 2024 11:01 am IST

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
business
Updated on Apr 02, 2024 03:35 pm IST

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)
mumbai news
Updated on Feb 29, 2024 08:58 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Jan 31, 2024 10:01 pm IST

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

Uttar Pradesh to have 5 more airports, Ayodhya-Ahmedabad flight services start
travel
Published on Jan 12, 2024 09:56 am IST

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.
business
Published on Oct 05, 2023 09:40 pm IST

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

(Twitter Photo)
patna news
Updated on Jul 21, 2023 05:50 pm IST
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