British Airways adopts new crew rest policy on select long-haul aircraft
July 2, 2026
Air India Express expands West Asia network with Kuwait, Salalah and Muscat services
The airline has resumed services on key Gulf routes as regional conditions improve, strengthening connectivity between India and West Asia.
July 2, 2026
Air India cuts 22% of domestic flights, IndiGo up to 10% as fuel costs climb
India's two largest airlines are scaling back domestic capacity as higher jet fuel prices increase operating costs, raising the prospect of tighter seat availability during the summer travel season.
July 2, 2026
IndiGo launches 'Lite' fare for passengers travelling with cabin baggage only
The new entry-level Economy fare will be available for bookings from July 1, with travel beginning July 15 across IndiGo's domestic and international non-stop network.
July 1, 2026
Airlines lost 23% fewer bags in 2025, but 24 million still went missing: SITA
The global baggage mishandling rate fell sharply in 2025 as airlines expanded digital tracking, but the industry still handled 24 million misplaced bags at a cost of $6.3 billion.
July 1, 2026
Air India offers relief to athletes by removing sports equipment handling charges
The airline has waived handling charges for sports equipment on eligible fare categories across domestic and international flights, easing travel costs for athletes.
July 1, 2026
Air India adds First Class and nearly 60 seats on upgraded Delhi-Melbourne flights
The airline has introduced its refurbished Boeing 777-300ER on the route, adding First Class, expanding premium capacity and enhancing onboard services as part of its long-haul transformation.
July 1, 2026
Centre cuts ATF price by ₹5 per litre; domestic fuel excise duty unchanged
The latest fortnightly review lowers aviation turbine fuel prices for domestic airlines, revises export levies on petroleum products and expands duty exemptions to Mauritius and the Maldives.
July 1, 2026
Singapore Airlines reports 25% growth in female pilot numbers since 2020
The airline met one of its key gender diversity targets by increasing female pilot numbers over five years, although broader diversity goals delivered mixed results across the Singapore Airlines Group.
June 30, 2026
Why IndiGo's Gagan-assisted landing is a milestone for Indian aviation
An IndiGo Airbus A320's successful satellite-guided landing in Udaipur marks the first commercial use of India's indigenous Gagan navigation system, opening new possibilities for safer and more efficient regional aviation.
June 29, 2026
