Indian Airlines

AAI launches ₹165 crore push to automate airport security tray movement

The procurement covers 52 ATRS lanes, with seven years of maintenance, as the Centre pushes phased automation of airport security checkpoints

Indian airlines cancel Riyadh flights after Houthi missile attack

Air India and Air India Express have suspended Riyadh services until October 10, while IndiGo has cancelled several flights and diverted a Hyderabad service to Dammam

Federation of Indian Airlines seeks review of existing ATF pricing formula

The Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA) is seeking a review of the existing jet fuel pricing formula, and said domestic ATF should be priced on the actual cost of fuel plus a reasonable margin rather than international benchmark pricing. The unprecedented increase in fuel costs, compounded by geopolitical disruptions and rupee depreciation, is placing significant pressure on airline cash flows and viability, it said. In a letter to the Civil Aviation Ministry late last month, FIA also said that "if timely relief is not available, the airlines may be compelled to withdraw from several unsustainable routes." Air India, IndiGo and SpiceJet are the members of FIA. From around 30-40 per cent, airlines' operating costs have increased to around 55-60 per cent under the prevailing circumstances, out of which ATF remains the single largest variable cost, it said. The current conflict (West Asia) has pushed the Brent Crude from USD 72 / BBL to USD 118 / BBL, and the resultant ATF price (MOP

FIA seeks faster release of funds sanctioned to airlines under ECLGS 5.0

Airline body seeks civil aviation ministry's intervention as lenders delay disbursal of sanctioned ECLGS 5.0 funds amid financial and operational pressures

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.

Air India expands Salesforce's AI use to streamline customer services

Air India is expanding use of Salesforce's Agentforce artificial intelligence platform to streamline customer service processes, including automated email resolution, name change processing and an AI-powered knowledge assistant for customer service teams, Salesforce has said. Air India has built a cloud-based digital ecosystem covering more than 140 enterprise systems and has more than 30 agentic AI initiatives underway, Salesforce said on Monday. The name change automation system handles eligibility checks, validations and ticketing actions, including initiating ticket reissuance and sending the updated ticket to the customer, it added. Under the automated email resolution system, Agentforce can identify multiple requests in a single customer email, gather and validate information across systems, take the required actions and generate a consolidated response using Air India-approved templates. For eligible cases, responses are generated only when the system's confidence level exce

35 years of liberalisation: How aviation reforms gave wings to pvt sector

The reforms of 1991 triggered the first wave of private airlines, yet most entered a sector that demanded far deeper financial resources than anticipated

No more fear of flying: India needs more competition in the skies

We are now in 2026. Indian consumers have taken to air travel in a big way and there will be continued demand as long as air fares don't balloon

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

IndiGo MD Rahul Bhatia's call for winning carriers faces a reality check

Indian carriers are losing share on international routes as foreign airlines strengthen their presence, underscoring the challenge of building global aviation champions

Adani Group denies airline launch reports, rules out aviation entry

Adani Enterprises has ruled out plans to launch an airline, saying reports about its entry into the aviation business are baseless

Indian airlines cancelled 26k international flights due to airspace curbs

Indian airlines cancelled about 26,000 international flights and faced higher fuel costs and revenue losses due to airspace restrictions triggered by the US-Iran conflict

Adani considering launching airline to push into India's aviation market

The Adani Group is considering starting an airline, a move that could intensify competition in India's aviation market dominated by IndiGo and Air India

Govt weighs easing rules to allow airport operators to own airlines

Government is considering relaxing ownership rules that could allow airport operators such as Adani Group and GMR Airports to own airlines, aiming to boost competition in the domestic aviation market

Tata Sons steps up Air India oversight amid losses, leadership transition

Air India posted a $2.96 billion loss in FY26, its biggest since Tata regained control in 2022, raising fresh questions over the pace and cost of its turnaround

Huge aviation opportunities in India, but taxes are a hurdle: IATA chief

India is a fantastic market that demonstrates the real value of aviation, but high fuel costs is a challenge for the local airlines, IATA chief and IndiGo's incoming CEO Willie Walsh said on Monday. Speaking at briefings after the conclusion of the IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) in the city, Walsh said India has great opportunities, as well as some as challenges. Howeever, taxation could slow down the growth potential, he added. "The net position in India is very, very exciting and that is proven by the growth that we've seen in the domestic market... I think (there) would be a very significant growth in the international market in due course as well," he said. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is a grouping of more than 370 airlines and accounts for around 85 per cent of the global air traffic. Talking about the challenges in the Indian market, Walsh cited high fuel costs. "That is an additional burden when fuel (price) is denominated in dollars and you've see

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

Govt unveils ₹10K cr fund to shield airlines from fuel price spike

The one-time fund will help airlines manage sharp aviation fuel price swings amid the West Asia conflict, while supporting air connectivity and limiting fare increases for passengers

Domestic refiners keep local jet fuel prices unchanged after airlines' plea

The fuel price for domestic flights will remain unchanged at ₹104,927 ($1,104.25) a kiloliter in New Delhi for June

India likely to see 7% fall in June domestic flights as costs rise

Rising fuel prices and rupee depreciation linked to the West Asia conflict are forcing Indian airlines to cut domestic flight operations in June