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Mangaluru: The long pending demand of residents of the coastal city to connect with the state capital of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, will be a reality from this winter schedule of flights, as Air India Express plans to start a direct flight between these locations.An Air India Express (AIE) spokesperson said that the flight will operate thrice a week between these two cities. "After many years of demand, the two cities will have direct flights," he said. The booking for the flight services have c
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 19 (ANI): An Air India Express flight IX 110 from Hyderabad to Phuket on Saturday was diverted back to Hyderabad shortly after departure due to technical issue. Air India Express Spokesperson in its statement said, Shortly after take-off, crew on one of our flights exercised abundant caution and elected to return to Hyderabad on account of a technical issue. We arranged an alternative aircraft on priority, provided refreshments to guests during the delay, and the flight has since departed. We regret the inconvenience while reiterating that safety remains t ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 2 (ANI): Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Wednesday held discussions with Airbus Chairman Rene Obermann on opportunities in India's aviation sector and the scope of enhancing cooperation with the global aerospace company. In a social media post, the Minister said, "Welcomed the @Airbus Board, led by their Chairman, Mr. Rene Obermann to India. We had an engaging discussion on the tremendous opportunities offered by Bharat and the strong, growing partnership between Airbus and India's aviation sector." Also Read | Mohan Bhagwat Says 'Pahalgam A ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 31 (ANI): IndiGo airlines on Friday announced the launch of direct flights between Bengaluru and Riyadh, starting November 16, according to an official statement from the airline. IndiGo will operate its Airbus A320 aircraft on this new route with the aim of offering affordable and seamless connectivity for travellers, the statement read. Also Read | Thane Water Cut: TMC Announces 24-Hour Water Supply Disruption in Several Areas on November 1-2; Check Full List of Affected Areas Here. Riyadh is the second city in Saudi Arabia, after Jeddah, to be direc ...Read More >
NEW DELHI -The Indian airports authority said late on Friday that a system used to generate flight plans was "up and running," more than a day after a technical glitch led to delays of hundreds of flights at Delhi airport, one of the world's busiest. The malfunction, which had delayed departures and arrivals, had sent shares of IndiGo 2% lower on Friday, while SpiceJet lost 1% after the airlines, along with Air India Group, warned of disruptions, which are expected to spill over into Saturday. The Airports Authority of India said it will take some time for the system to resume functioning no ...Read More >
IndiGo has overtaken Air India and Air India Express in international travel. This shift occurred in the July-September 2025 quarter. Air India reduced flights after a recent crash. IndiGo carried more passengers during this period. The airline also maintained its international services during recent disruptions. Future changes are expected as Air India upgrades its fleet. IndiGo has, for the first time, carried more international passengers than the combined Air India and Air India Express netw ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): A non-specific security alert was detected on one of Air India's aircraft on Friday. The aircraft was cleared for the next flight after standard security procedures, the Air India spokesperson said. A statement issued by the Air India spokesperson said, "A non-specific security alert was detected on one of our aircraft. Standard security procedures were duly carried out, and the aircraft has been cleared for the next flight. Air India accords top priority to the safety and security of its passengers and crew." Also Read | Shimla Shocker: Private School Princ ...Read More >
New Delhi/Mumbai, Jul 13 (PTI) A five-member team, headed by 56-year-old Sanjay Kumar Singh, is probing the fatal crash of the Air India aircraft last month in Ahmedabad that killed 260 people. Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) Director Singh is the Investigator-in-Charge and Deputy Director Jasbir Singh Larhga is the Chief Investigator. Also Read | Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Approves To Install CCTV Cameras in All 74,000 Coaches To Enhance Passenger Safety. There are also three Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) officials in the investigation team -- Deputy Dir ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 3 (ANI): IndiGo Airlines on Friday announced significant expansion in its operations at the airline North India hub at Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi. The airline announced three new international routes, namely to Denpasar, Bali in Indonesia, Krabi in Thailand, and Manchester in United Kingdom. The frequency on the Delhi-Bangkok route has been increased to double daily services starting from October 26. While the Indonesia flight will be a daily service from October 24, the Thailand flight will be four times a week starting October 26. Similarly, th ...Read More >
: Noida Airport Opening Date: The Noida International Airport, which was expected to come into service soon, has hit another roadblock and is now rescheduled for opening later this year. The Jewar airport will reportedly begin services in mid-December, with airlines like Indigo, Air India, and Akasa being the first ones to start their flight to and from the terminal. According to a report by News18, the inauguration work is most likely to take place in early November, said officials. The inauguration of the airport was likely to take place on October 30, which is likely to be rescheduled, the ...Read More >
As IndiGo's massive operational breakdown entered its fourth day with over 500 flights cancelled nationwide, rival carrier SpiceJet's Mumbai-to-Kolkata fares for December 6 shot up to an unbelievable Rs 75,000 for a one-way economy ticket, sparking viral outrage on social media. A simple check on flight booking platforms shows that a regular non-stop SpiceJet flight on the Mumbai-Kolkata route normally costs between Rs 5,000 and Rs 15,000. For December 6, the same non-stop flight was listed at ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 28 (ANI): A Chennai-bound Air India flight returned to Mumbai, its departure location, after being alerted about a burning smell inside the cabin, the airline confirmed on Saturday. According to Air India, the incident occurred on Friday (June 27) on flight AI639, which departed from Mumbai and was headed to Chennai. Also Read | Aurangabad Shocker: Woman Kills Husband With Help of Lover in Bihar; Wife Arrested, Manhunt Launched To Nab Paramour. "The crew of flight AI639 operating from Mumbai to Chennai on Friday, June 27, 2025, made a precautionary air-ret ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 28 (PTI) Airport security and adminstration authorities are mulling integration of facial recognition technology and CCTV for staffers apart from deploying other technology tools for faster security checks and reducing queues at these facilities. These measures along with synchronising automatic number plate recognition and FASTag for vehicles was discussed during a "functional workshop of airport sector" organised by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) in Delhi on June 27. Also Read | Aurangabad Shocker: Woman Kills Husband With Help of Lover in Bihar; Wife Arrested, ...Read More >
Patna, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major action against corruption, the State Vigilance Unit (SVU) on Saturday arrested Sub-Inspector Putul Kumari, the SHO of the Women's Police Station in Samastipur, for accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000. Her driver was also arrested in the case. The arrest has created a stir within the police department. According to an official, Putul Kumari was caught red-handed while taking the bribe from Rajiv Ranjan, a resident of Chhatauna village under Mufassil police station limits, in connection with an assault case. Rajiv Ranjan had filed a written complaint with ...Read More >
Flights departing from T2 will carry flight numbers beginning with 'AI1XXX', such as AI1234 or AI1756, according to the airline's website. The change coincides with the start of Air India's Northern Winter Schedule commencing on October 26.Air India has announced it will move part of its domestic flight operations from Terminal 3 (T3) to Terminal 2 (T2) at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport from October 26, 2025. The Tata Group-owned full-service airline said the move is designed t ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 27 (ANI): India and China are reconnecting with the resumption of direct flights after a 5-year gap! The IndiGo flight 6E1703 took off from Kolkata's Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, marking a significant improvement in bilateral relations. The IndiGo flight departed from Kolkata Airport at 10.07 PM, with the Airport Director of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) Airport sharing a video of the flight take off. The Airbus A320 departed for Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, carrying 176 passengers and is scheduled to ...Read More >
Kolkata, Dec 6 (PTI) Air India Express, the budget-carrier arm of Air India, is embarking on a significant expansion by increasing its fleet size and introducing new routes, as passenger growth remains robust. The airline, however, has deferred plans to launch direct flights between Kolkata and Dhaka, citing the ongoing political crisis in Bangladesh. "You would recall we had announced our operational plan for Dhaka, which is a new and significant market for us. But because of the situation there, we have deferred those plans," Aloke Singh, Managing Director of Air India Express, said. "As ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 28 (ANI): A Chennai-bound Air India flight returned to Mumbai, its departure location, after being alerted about a burning smell inside the cabin, the airline confirmed on Saturday. According to Air India, the incident occurred on Friday (June 27) on flight AI639, which departed from Mumbai and was headed to Chennai. 'The crew of flight AI639 operating from Mumbai to Chennai on Friday, June 27, 2025, made a precautionary air-return to Mumbai due to a burning smell in the cabin,' an Air India spokesperson said. 'The flight landed safely back in Mumbai, and ...Read More >
Kohima, July 7: Three people died, flight operations were suspended and vehicular movement was disrupted on National Highway 29 as incessant rain for the past few days caused flooding across Nagaland. Three persons, including a woman, were electrocuted to death in their homes in Dimapur, where floodwaters entered residential areas, while people were seen wading through chest-deep water, officials said, on Monday. The tragic incidents occurred over the weekend in Burma Camp and Kuda Village, the officials said. Flight operations at Dimapur Airport were completely suspended on Sunday after he ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): Sneha Debnath, a 19-year-old girl from Sabroom in South Tripura district, reportedly went missing in the national capital. Following this, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha gave necessary instructions to the police to take immediate and appropriate action on the matter. Also Read | Trump Announces 30% Tariffs on EU Goods as Trade Talks Stall. In a statement posted on its official social media account, the Tripura Chief Minister's Office stated, "The report of Miss Sneha Debnath, a resident of Sabroom, who has reportedly gone missing in New Delhi, has come t ...Read More >
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Just as flight operations at Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport were beginning to stabilize after IndiGo's recent pilot shortage, air traffic was once again badly hit on Monday. This time, the disruption was caused by very dense fog at Delhi Airport, leading to extremely low visibility. As a result, 16 flights connected to the city were cancelled, while 20 others operated with significant delays, leaving passengers severely inconvenienced. The sudden cancellations and prolonged delays caused chaos at the airport throughout the day. According to official sources at the cit ...Read More >
Lucknow, Mar 31 (PTI) A Kathmandu-bound Fly Dubai flight from Dubai landed at the Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport here on Tuesday after it was diverted due to adverse weather conditions in the Nepalese capital, sources said. The flight number FZ1595 halted in Lucknow for nearly one hour, and then left for its destination, airport sources said. Earlier, a Delhi-bound Air India Express flight from West Bengal's Bagdogra made an emergency landing at the airport here after a smoke alarm, sources said on Tuesday. The flight (IX1523), operated by an Airbus A320 aircraft, was diverted ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): Congress MP from Thiruvananthapuram, Shashi Tharoor, expressed concern over reports suggesting large-scale cancellations of Air India Express services from Kerala's airports in the upcoming winter schedule, urging the airline not to treat the state as an "afterthought". In a post shared on social media platform X on Monday, Tharoor said he had written to Air India CEO and MD Campbell Wilson, conveying his strong objection to what he described as the airline's withdrawal of flights from key international airports in the state. The Congress MP wrote, "I h ...Read More >
Hyderabad: IndiGo, India's leading low-cost carrier, has announced that its existing Hyderabad-Madinah service will increase from four-times-weekly to daily flights from November 16, strengthening its operations to Saudi Arabia. The inaugural service on this route started in February this year aimed at providing convenient travel options for pilgrims undertaking Haj and Umrah, as well as other travellers. The airline also confirmed the launch of a new daily direct service between Mumbai and Madinah, starting November 15. Operated with Airbus A320 aircraft, the new routes will provide afford ...Read More >
New Delhi: Air India CEO Campbell Wilson has resigned, a source with direct knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday, as the airline grapples with persistent losses and heightened regulatory scrutiny following a crash last year that killed 260 people. The news of his resignation comes just days after its bigger rival IndiGo tapped aviation industry veteran Willie Walsh as its next CEO, as the country's two largest carriers come under pressure to tackle a mounting industry crisis stemming from the Middle East conflict compounded by domestic operational challenges. Reuters reported in January ...Read More >
Beginning October 26, 2025, airlines will embark on an ambitious winter schedule, linking 126 airports with a remarkable 26,495 domestic flights each week. This represents a robust 5.95 percent boost in weekly departures, introducing exciting new routes to airports like Amravati and Hissar. However, operations will cease at Aligarh and Moradabad, among others. Airlines will operate 26,495 domestic flights every week connecting 126 airports in the winter schedule starting from October 26. The wi ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Indira Gandhi International Airport's revamped Terminal 2 (T2) was inaugurated on Saturday by Civil Aviation minister K Rammohan Naidu. T2, which became operational with the start of the winter schedule, was upgraded under Delhi International Airport Ltd's (DIAL) modernisation plan to make the airport more efficient and passenger-friendly.Calling the project a "symbol of a connected, competitive and caring India," Naidu said the redevelopment reflects the govt's focus on world-class aviation infrastructure to meet the growing demands of air travellers. The Delhi airport handles ...Read More >
Direct flights have resumed between India and China after a five-year hiatus, the latest sign of warming relations between the world's two most populous countries. IndiGo flight 6E 1703 departed from India's Kolkata airport at 10pm on Sunday, touching down in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou some three-and-a-half hours later. Flights between India and mainland China had been suspended since early 2020 at the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic and remained halted after a deadly clash on their ...Read More >
Lucknow, Mar 31 (PTI) A Delhi-bound Air India Express flight from Bagdogra (Siliguri) made an emergency landing at the Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport here after a smoke alarm, sources said on Tuesday. The flight (IX1523), operated by an Airbus A320 aircraft, was diverted to Lucknow Monday evening after the pilot issued a "Mayday" call -- an internationally recognised distress signal used in life-threatening emergencies -- after the crew detected smoke in the avionics - aviation electronics - bay. According to sources, Air Traffic Control (ATC) in Lucknow was alerted about the d ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Air India CEO Campbell Wilson has resigned, a source with direct knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday, as the airline grapples with persistent losses and heightened regulatory scrutiny following a crash last year that killed 260 people. The news of his resignation comes just days after its bigger rival IndiGo tapped aviation industry veteran Willie Walsh as its next CEO, as the country's two largest carriers come under pressure to tackle a mounting industry crisis stemming from the Middle East conflict compounded by domestic operational challenges. Reuters reported in January t ...Read More >
From Lucknow To Stars: 5 Lesser-Known Facts About Shubhanshu Shukla - 1st Indian On International Space Station The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) took a significant initiative by recently hosting a high-level workshop that brought together all the key players in civil aviation and VIP security to enhance safety and improve the passenger experience for everyone. The "Functional Workshop of Airport Sector," held at CISF's Airport Sector Headquarters on June 27, 2025, saw top CISF offic ...Read More >