The global aviation sector is witnessing a sharp increase in ticket prices as airlines grapple with soaring fuel costs triggered by geopolitical tensions, including the US-Israel Iran conflict. Jet fuel prices have surged dramatically—from around $85–$90 per barrel to as high as $150–$200—putting intense pressure on airlines, where fuel accounts for nearly 25% of operating […]
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New Delhi, 26 March 2026 – A London-bound flight operated by Air India was forced to return to the national capital on Thursday after a suspected technical issue was detected mid-flight, prompting a precautionary diversion in line with safety protocols. The flight, AI 111, had departed from Delhi early in the morning and was headed […]
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New Delhi, March 21: Air India, IndiGo and SpiceJet have strongly opposed the government’s decision to allow free seat selection on up to 60 percent of airline seats, saying the move could hurt their revenue streams and disrupt existing pricing models. The Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA), representing major carriers, has urged the Ministry of […]
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New Delhi | March 17, 2026: Air India has announced that it will operate 36 additional international flights between March 19 and March 28, 2026, connecting India with major destinations in Europe and North America. The decision comes amid sustained high demand for travel and ongoing disruptions in West Asia airspace. According to the airline’s […]
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New Delhi, 14 June: Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Saturday said the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI-171 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, which left 241 people dead, has deeply shaken the entire nation. Speaking at a press briefing, Naidu expressed his condolences, stating, “The last two days have been very difficult. […]
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NEW DELHI, 12 JUNE: In the wake of the tragic Air India flight crash near Ahmedabad airport, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken swift and personal charge of the situation. According to official sources, the Prime Minister spoke directly with Union Civil Aviation Minister Shri Rammohan Naidu to get an immediate update on the incident […]
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Ahmedabad, June 12 : A major aviation tragedy struck on Thursday afternoon when an Air India flight bound for London crashed shortly after takeoff near Ahmedabad’s Meghani Nagar area, just a few kilometers from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The aircraft was carrying 242 people, including passengers and crew. According to the Directorate General […]
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New Delhi : In the wake of the Indian Armed Forces’ launch of ‘Operation Sindoor’, targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), multiple airports across northern India have been temporarily closed for commercial operations, leading to widespread travel disruptions. The precautionary closures come amid heightened security concerns following India’s late-night precision […]
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New Delhi: An 82-year-old woman is in the ICU under observation for potential brain bleeds after a harrowing experience at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. The elderly passenger, the widow of a decorated Lieutenant General, fell near an Air India counter after she was allegedly denied a pre-booked wheelchair. The incident has sparked outrage, with […]
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New Delhi : Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan was allotted a broken seat on an Air India flight from Bhopal to Delhi, prompting him to criticize the airline for mismanagement. The minister raised concerns over whether Air India was cheating passengers by selling tickets for seats that were unfit for use. Sharing his experience […]
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