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'Safer environment, equal opportunities': DGCA on International Women's Day

Chief Flight Operations Inspector, Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Shweta Singh, said that they provide training to girls to maintain equilibrium between professional demands and personal life

'Safer environment, equal opportunities': DGCA on International Women's Day
Updated On : 08 Mar 2026 | 10:05 AM IST

Middle East conflict: 100 flights cancelled at Delhi, Mumbai airports

As many as 35 departures and 36 arrivals were cancelled at the Mumbai airport while 22 departures and 17 arrivals were cancelled at the Delhi airport, according to officials

Middle East conflict: 100 flights cancelled at Delhi, Mumbai airports
Updated On : 07 Mar 2026 | 11:09 PM IST

IndiGo to operate flights to 5 West Asia destinations today amid Iran war

This comes in the backdrop of flight cancellations and rescheduling due to the airspace in West Asia being affected by the ongoing conflict between US-Israel and Iran

IndiGo to operate flights to 5 West Asia destinations today amid Iran war
Updated On : 07 Mar 2026 | 12:05 PM IST

Airlines seek govt support as Iran war hits ops, raises pricing pressure

Airlines warn prolonged West Asia conflict could disrupt operations and raise costs as jet fuel prices surge, routes lengthen, and insurance premiums climb, prompting calls for regulatory relief

Airlines seek govt support as Iran war hits ops, raises pricing pressure
Updated On : 07 Mar 2026 | 10:47 AM IST

Air India Express, Akasa add flights to Ahmedabad for T20 World Cup final

Akasa Air will operate special direct flights between Mumbai and Ahmedabad on March 8 and 9, complementing its existing network between the two cities

Air India Express, Akasa add flights to Ahmedabad for T20 World Cup final
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 10:49 PM IST

Noida International Airport gets DGCA aerodrome licence ahead of launch

DGCA has granted an aerodrome licence to Noida International Airport, enabling it to advance its approvals process even as the project faces delays in terminal construction and operational readiness

Noida International Airport gets DGCA aerodrome licence ahead of launch
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 8:24 PM IST

SpiceJet to operate 14 UAE flights to bring back stranded citizens today

In the last three days, SpiceJet said it has operated 25 special flights from the UAE to Delhi, Mumbai and Kochi

SpiceJet to operate 14 UAE flights to bring back stranded citizens today
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 2:21 PM IST

Additional war-risk insurance lifts Gulf airfares three to four times

Airfares between India and the West Asia have jumped three to four times as airlines face steep war-risk insurance premiums, higher ATF prices and severe operational disruptions

Additional war-risk insurance lifts Gulf airfares three to four times
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 11:41 PM IST

Air India to launch Hanoi-Delhi, Tokyo-Mumbai non-stop flights services

The new five-time weekly services to Hanoi, starting from May 1, will complement daily flights to Ho Chi Minh City

Air India to launch Hanoi-Delhi, Tokyo-Mumbai non-stop flights services
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 10:59 PM IST

SpiceJet to operate 13 special flights from UAE today amid ongoing conflict

The escalating conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran in the Middle East have significantly disrupted flight operations, leaving a large number of passengers stranded in various cities

SpiceJet to operate 13 special flights from UAE today amid ongoing conflict
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 2:51 PM IST

Flight services between Kolkata, Dubai resume partially amid West Asia war

A flydubai aircraft from Dubai landed at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport here at 2:40 am with 130 passengers on board, marking the first arrival from the West Asia

Flight services between Kolkata, Dubai resume partially amid West Asia war
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 12:09 PM IST

Indian airlines ramp up West Asia and global flights as curbs ease

Indian airlines are adding capacity to West Asia, Europe and North America, operating additional and special flights as airspace restrictions ease after recent military strikes in the region

Indian airlines ramp up West Asia and global flights as curbs ease
Updated On : 04 Mar 2026 | 11:10 PM IST

Air India to add more flights to Toronto, Frankfurt, Paris amid high demand

Air India also said that it will continue to "closely assess" the situation and will add flights on these select routes beyond 11 March (based on the situation)

Air India to add more flights to Toronto, Frankfurt, Paris amid high demand
Updated On : 04 Mar 2026 | 9:39 PM IST

AAI denies seeking aviation fuel stock details from airport operators

In a statement issued late in the evening, AAI said the reports suggesting such communication were "false and factually incorrect".

AAI denies seeking aviation fuel stock details from airport operators
Updated On : 04 Mar 2026 | 9:13 AM IST

Indian airlines resume limited flights from West Asia: Details here

Following widespread cancellations triggered by military strikes on Iran, airlines begin phased operations, prioritising relief flights and stranded travellers

Indian airlines resume limited flights from West Asia: Details here
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 10:38 PM IST

West Asia crisis: 33 flights operate on Tuesday; more planned Wednesday

Indian carriers were planning to operate 58 flights on Wednesday, including 30 by IndiGo and 23 by Air India and Air India Express, subject to operational considerations

West Asia crisis: 33 flights operate on Tuesday; more planned Wednesday
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 10:21 PM IST

Air cargo agents seek waiver of demurrage charges amid West Asia crisis

ACAAI urges Civil Aviation Ministry to direct cargo terminal operators to waive demurrage as export consignments remain stranded due to West Asia airspace curbs

Air cargo agents seek waiver of demurrage charges amid West Asia crisis
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 7:37 PM IST

At least 10 flights cancelled at Kolkata airport amid West Asia conflict

Airlines such as Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Air Arabia cancelled their flights connecting Kolkata with West Asia destinations

At least 10 flights cancelled at Kolkata airport amid West Asia conflict
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 11:44 AM IST

West Asia crisis: UAE resumes flights; Indian carriers plan relief

Airspace restrictions across the Gulf disrupted services for a third day, prompting partial resumption in the UAE. Meanwhile, Indian airlines have also mounted relief measures

West Asia crisis: UAE resumes flights; Indian carriers plan relief
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 10:33 PM IST

West Asia crisis: IndiGo to operate 10 relief flights from Jeddah on Tue

About 357 flights were cancelled on Monday, though operations began gradually resuming by evening with stranded Indian aircraft returning home

West Asia crisis: IndiGo to operate 10 relief flights from Jeddah on Tue
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 9:42 PM IST