Airlines

IndiGo reviews longstanding fuel hedging policy amid rising ATF prices

IndiGo CEO Willie Walsh says the airline will undertake a comprehensive review of its fuel hedging policy as rising jet fuel prices and long-haul expansion reshape its risk outlook

Govt asks airlines to ensure crew, aircraft readiness ahead of fog season

The civil aviation ministry on Tuesday asked airlines to ensure the availability of qualified crew, compliant aircraft for low-visibility operations and to put in place realistic flight schedules to minimise inconvenience to passengers during operational disruptions in the upcoming fog season. The fog season is expected to run from December 15, 2026 to February 15, 2027, according to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). At a fog preparedness meeting of stakeholders convened by the ministry on Tuesday, officials discussed advance preparedness, timely communication, effective coordination and appropriate assistance to passengers in case of flight delays, cancellations and rescheduling due to disruptions. In a release, the ministry said airlines have been asked to ensure that their respective ground handlers maintain adequate staffing, ensure efficient baggage management and aircraft turnaround, and provide necessary assistance to passengers during operational ...

Airlines warn govt of route cuts as soaring ATF costs squeeze finances

Airlines seek changes in ATF pricing and taxes, lower state VAT and extended relief on airport charges as the West Asia conflict drives up operating costs

Akasa Air says no impact on safety after Boeing flags 737 MAX glitch

Akasa Air said it is closely coordinating with Boeing and confirms there is no impact on the safety of its operations.

No decision yet on operators of airports owning airlines, says Naidu

Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu says the government is weighing the pros and cons of relaxing cross-ownership restrictions as it seeks to increase airline choices

Alliance Air plane makes emergency landing at Delhi after engine failure

An Alliance Air aircraft, carrying around 40 people, made an emergency landing at the Delhi airport due to an engine failure on Friday afternoon, according to a source. The aircraft landed safely at the airport, the source said. The airline was operating the flight 9I 698 from Prayagraj to the national capital with an ATR 72-600, a twin-engine turboprop aircraft. The source said the plane, which had around 40 people onboard, made an emergency landing as one of the engines was inoperative. The aircraft landed at the Delhi airport around 2.15 pm, as per information available on flight tracking website Flightradar24.com. There was no immediate comment from Alliance Air.

Iran war, high ATF prices hit airlines hard as seat capacity falls in Sept

Eight of the country's top 10 airports also saw domestic capacity decline, while Delhi and Maharashtra bucked the trend with growth in overall airline seat capacity

After the plunge

The latest incident comes just a year after the fatal Boeing 787 Air India crash, which is yet to find a closure with no clarity on what caused the catastrophic accident in Ahmedabad just seconds afte

Pilots to undergo 1-time mandatory psychoactive substance tests: Air India

The airline has been conducting random testing of pilots and other aviation personnel for such substances in accordance with Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) guidelines

No policy restricting airport operators from running airlines: Centre

The Centre said that the AAI has received a request seeking a waiver from such contractual restrictions, which could allow an airport operator to enter the airline business

DGCA records 889 serious technical defects in flights in 2025: Govt data

Aviation watchdog DGCA recorded 889 serious technical defects in flights compared to 692 such faults in 2024, according to official data. The number of serious defects recorded stood at 487 and 528 in 2023 and 2022, respectively. In 2021, the count was at 514. These figures were shared by Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol in the Lok Sabha, as part of a written reply on August 6. The minister was responding to queries by Congress member Shyamkumar Daulat Barve. According to Mohol, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has laid down Civil Aviation Requirements (CARs), safety advisories, directives and other regulatory instructions to ensure safe aircraft operations. "For monitoring compliance, DGCA has a systematic safety oversight mechanism encompassing all aircraft and airport operators. "The safety oversight process includes regulatory audits, night surveillance, ramp inspections, spot checks and special audits. DGCA publishes the Annual Surveillanc

Air India's CEO pick was earlier chosen to lead Pakistan's largest airline

Tewolde Gebremariam was earlier shortlisted to head Pakistan International Airlines as it pursued a turnaround following its privatisation

Willie Walsh assumes charge as IndiGo CEO, succeeds Pieter Elbers

Willie Walsh has assumed charge as IndiGo's chief executive officer after completing his tenure at IATA and will lead the airline's global expansion, operations and commercial strategy

Iran-US war: UAE flight halt call threatens fresh turbulence for airlines

Pilot body cites security risks, but carriers fear a suspension could knock their recovery off course

What is Viksit UDAN? India's new push for regional air connectivity

The revamped scheme aims to address the shortcomings of the original UDAN programme while significantly expanding India's regional aviation network and strengthening regional connectivity

IndiGo launches 'Lite' fare: What changes for flyers | Indigo airlines | Cheap flight tickets

IndiGo has introduced a new budget-friendly fare called 'IndiGo Lite' for passengers travelling with only cabin baggage. Here's what the new fare includes, who can book it

UK, Europe holiday travel picks up as airlines slash seats to Asia

Foreign airlines are filling in the void by flying bigger aircraft from India

US airlines' fuel bill hits $6.5 bn; global profit outlook nearly halved

US airlines spent more than USD 6 billion on jet fuel in April, up 78 per cent from a year earlier despite using slightly less fuel, government data released Monday showed. Meanwhile, the airline industry's top global trade group warned that soaring energy costs could nearly halve profits in 2026. Since conflict erupted in the West Asia earlier this year after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, much of the shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz -- a critical oil transit route bordering Iran -- has remained effectively halted, pushing up the price of oil and jet fuel. In an effort to contain costs, airlines around the world have raised airfares and fees, cut other perks and cancelled flights or trimmed schedules. US carriers spent nearly USD 6.5 billion on fuel in April, compared with about USD 3.6 billion a year earlier, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Fuel consumption in April totalled 1.573 billion gallons, down slightly from 1.575 billion ...

European airlines expect gains to fade as Gulf carriers stage comeback

Airline executives sense their moment of opportunity will soon come to an end as Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways get more of their planes back into the air and increase capacity again

Govt fixes ATF benchmark prices: Will flight tickets get cheaper?

The government has fixed benchmark jet fuel prices for Indian airlines, but experts say the move may curb fare spikes rather than make tickets cheaper