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Major Relief for Air Travelers as DGCA Mandates Free Seat Allocation on Flights

New Delhi, March 30, 2026: In a significant move aimed at improving passenger convenience, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation has directed airlines to provide a minimum of sixty percent of seats on every flight without any additional cost, with the rule set to take effect from April 20. The revised directive comes as part […]

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Indian Citizen Injured as Two Drones Crash Near Dubai Airport

Dubai, March 11: An Indian national was among four people injured when two drones fell near Dubai International Airport, officials reported on Wednesday. The cause of the crashes is under investigation, and authorities are reviewing safety protocols for drone operations in the vicinity of the busy airport. Emergency teams responded promptly, attending to the injured and […]

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DGCA Fines IndiGo ₹22.20 Crore Over December Flight Disruptions

New Delhi- The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has imposed a penalty of ₹22.20 crore on IndiGo Airlines for causing large-scale inconvenience to passengers due to massive flight cancellations and delays in December 2025. The action follows a detailed investigation into the airline’s operations between December 3 and December 5, during which 2,507 flights […]

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Eastern India to Play Pivotal Role in Aviation Growth, Says Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu

Bhubaneswar, August 25: The Ministry of Civil Aviation, in partnership with the Government of Odisha, hosted the Eastern Region Ministers’ Conference on Civil Aviation 2025 in Bhubaneswar on Sunday. The event brought together key ministers and stakeholders to chart the future of aviation-led regional growth. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, who attended as Chief […]

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