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The flight (Air India Express IX 1086) departed from Bengaluru airport’s Terminal 2 at 8am and landed in Varanasi at 10:27am.

SpiceJet adds 8 more Boeing 737 aircraft to its fleet ahead of festive season

The airline signed lease agreements for the new aircraft, taking its total fleet capacity to 18 to meet the growing demand in the months ahead, the low-cost carrier said

'Why only target Air India which faced unfortunate tragedy?' SC junks PIL for safety audit

"If you want some regulatory mechanism in place, then why did you not make other airlines as party in your petition? Why only Air India?" the bench asked the petitioner.

6 million flyers hit by major airline data breach, names, phone numbers, and emails leaked

The stolen data includes sensitive information such as names, phone numbers, email addresses, dates of birth, and frequent flyer numbers. However, the airline has not said whether any financial information or passwords were affected.

IndiGo to set up second MRO facility spread over 31 acres in Bengaluru in partnership with BIAL

IndiGo and BIAL have signed an MoU on May 30 to build a second MRO facility for the airline at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru.

Airline, tourism, hotels stocks sink up to 7% as India-Pakistan conflict intensifies, demand concerns weigh

Travel and tourism stocks are likely to face selling pressure as escalating India-Pakistan tensions spark fears of cancellations and low demand.

Tailwinds to lift IndiGo into high skies

While several factors are supportive of Indigo’s surging valuations, the industry is not sans some risks. Read here

VietJet Air launches two non-stop flight routes from Ho Chi Minh city to India

VietJet Air launches new direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangalore & Hyderabad in March 2025. Explore Vietnam & India with fares starting at just Rs 11.

Domestic air passenger traffic hits single-day record of 5.05 lakh on Nov 17

The occupancy of flights operated by the main scheduled carriers on Sunday were above 90 percent

IndiGo airline swings into the red with Rs 987 crore loss, first in two years

The airline said overall expenses jumped 22%, outpacing a 13.6% rise in revenue

No visible underwear or tattoos: Delta Air Lines shoots memo on cabin crew's grooming

One of the most eyebrow-raising rules stipulates that flight attendants must wear 'proper undergarments,' though they 'must not be visible.'

Talks between Boeing and its biggest union coming down to wire - and possible strike

The regional branch of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers says the two sides are far apart on wages, health care and job security.

Viral video of Pakistani pilot cleaning aircraft windshield sparks flurry of reactions

The footage captures the pilot leaning out of the cockpit window to clear the view ahead on a SereneAir flight from Pakistan to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Decks cleared for Air India-Vistara merger, Centre clears $276 million investment by Singapore Airlines

India has given the green light to a $276 million investment by Singapore Airlines Ltd. into the newly merged Air India and Vistara, clearing the final hurdle for the deal.

'Broken seats, duct-taped overhead bins': Man exposes grim realities of Pakistan International Airlines

The video shows the passenger taking his seat, where he discovers a broken seat handle, an overhead bin held together by duct tape, and dusty, unkempt areas where other passengers should have been seated.

Airline travel can make you sick, says doctor. 'Seats, tray tables harbour all sorts of bacteria, viruses'

'Quick turnaround between flights often means that deep cleaning is not possible, and seats may only receive a cursory cleaning,' Dr Sudipta said. 'Fabric seats, in particular, can trap and retain moisture, making them more prone to harboring bacteria and viruses. Back and headrests can be exposed to a person’s sweat, particularly after boarding in hot climates.'

Bengaluru founder's series of unfortunate events with Vistara: cancelled & delayed flights, lost luggage

Back in India, a connecting Vistara flight was also delayed, the founder said, adding that the final nail in the coffin was when the airline lost his luggage.

Relief for SpiceJet, tech services provider to withdraw insolvency plea

SpiceJet claims it has now settled its dispute with 15 lessors and stakeholders

Passenger filmed napping in Southwest Airlines' overhead compartment. Viral video

In previous instances too, travellers have been caught lounging in overhead compartments, much to the bewilderment of their fellow passengers who recorded the act.

Airfare likely to flare up as tensions intensify between Iran and Israel

Indian airlines Air India and Vistara had said they would avoid flying over Iranian airspace for flights to Europe and other Western countries amid the ongoing tensions in the Middle East and would instead take longer routes to steer clear of the conflicted area.

Vistara Crisis: Over 100 Flight Cancellations | DGCA Steps In | Why Is Airline Cancelling Flights?

The Tata Group-owned Vistara Airlines is facing a crisis and has resorted to cancelling flights, leaving passengers stranded and fuelling worries about the carrier's operational reliability. Moneycontrol explains what factors contributed to Vistara finding itself ensnared in this crisis. Watch!

Vistara to temporarily reduce number of flights to cut delays, cancellations

We are offering alternate flight options or refunds to affected customer,” Vistara said

FLY91 and Pratt & Whitney Canada sign multi-year engine services agreement

Fly91, which currently operates two ATR 72-600 aircraft, is confident that it would add an additional six planes within the next six months

Saudi wealth fund said in talks to acquire national airline

The Public Investment Fund is considering a deal that would see it add the 80-year old Saudia to its growing portfolio of aviation assets as soon as next year, according to people familiar with the matter, who asked not to be identified as the information is private.

SpiceJet shares crash over 9% after 2 senior executives resign

According to reports, Chief Operating Officer (COO) Arun Kashyap and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) Shilpa Bhatia have tendered their resignation as SpiceJet battles through a cash crunch