International

Akasa CFO Ankur Goel said along with being cost-effective, the airline aims to be the safest in the world and has adopted international best practices.

IndiGo starts bookings of flights to Manchester and Amsterdam from Mumbai

IndiGo, with its new flights to Amsterdam, will enter a competitive space, as KLM and Air India currently operate multiple daily flights between Amsterdam and Delhi

Indian airlines may get 20 more Boeing planes after China orders suspension of deliveries

Amid worsening trade war with the US, China has asked its airlines not to take deliveries of Boeing planes. Boeing was to deliver 28 Max jets and one 787 to Chinese airlines this year

It is cheaper to fly to Europe than to Srinagar this summer!

Economy flights to Kerala, a major domestic destination, from metro cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai have risen to around Rs 8,000 - Rs 40,000 for April, May and June 2025. For the extended Easter weekend (travel on April 17), a Delhi-Thiruvananthapuram round ticket costs between Rs 20,000 and Rs 40,000.

Brussels Airport urge Air India, IndiGo to start of direct flights to Belgium

Belgium and Spain are among India’s largest underserved markets. In 2024, around 150,000 passengers flew between India and Belgium using indirect routes

Hyderabad airport to launch new flights to Phuket, Hong Kong, Addis Ababa, Amsterdam, Riyadh

Hyderabad Airport experienced a substantial rise in international passenger traffic in FY24, despatching 4.2 million passengers compared to 3.92 million in FY20.

Indian airlines aim to cross 50% international market share mark in 2025

IndiGo has internally set a target to cross 15 million international ticket sales in 2025, Air India is eyeing 20 million international passengers in 2025, senior executives from both airlines told Moneycontrol.

MC Exclusive: IndiGo's international expansion plans to get 'XLR boost' by June 2025

The new A321XLR aircraft will have dual-class configuration and will help IndiGo fly nonstop routes of up to 4,700 nautical miles or 8,700 km, which will help the airline fly directly from India to London, Amsterdam, Paris, Tokyo and Perth.

Will quickly release assassination files of John F Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr: Trump

Trump had made a similar promise during his 2017 to 2021 term, and he did release some documents related to JFK's 1963 murder. However, he later kept a significant chunk of documents under wraps, citing national security concerns following pressure from CIA and FBI.

Stone laid for International Battery Company’s Rs 390-crore giga factory near Bengaluru airport

The factory, expected to begin production in nine months, will generate 300 jobs in the first phase

Air India targets international long-haul market for growth with wide-body fleet expansion over 3-5 years

Air India has estimated that long-haul international flights bring in revenues of around $16 billion annually for Indian carriers, much more than revenues from short-haul international flights ($8 billion) and domestic passengers ($10 billion).

New first-class cabins will outdo the comfort of private jets: Air India

Air India plans to introduce first-class cabins on its largest aircraft—the Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 777X—which will be delivered with a new first-class product in the near future.

Indian carriers may fly into delivery shortfall in 2025 as Boeing battles production issues

Aircraft supplies are likely to taper off by 15-25 percent in 2025 as Boeing may deliver 20-30 fewer planes to Indian airlines next year

Hyderabad airport bullish on overseas expansion, aims to be the third largest in India

GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited plans to launch flights to countries like the Netherlands, Ethiopia, Vietnam and Hong Kong in the next few months as part of its larger plan to surpass Bengaluru airport

Akasa Air in no mood to take aircraft on lease despite delays in deliveries by Boeing: Sources

The airline is not looking at the secondary market for leasing planes and, instead, stepping up its focus on operational performance, network consolidation, and market share

Bengaluru becomes India’s third busiest airport by international traffic, surpasses Chennai and Kochi in October

Airports Authority of India (AAI) records show KIA handled 4.8 lakh international passengers in October 2024, compared to 3.9 lakh in October 2023, a 24.3 percent growth.

IndiGo gears up for flight services to Bishkek, Langkawi, Penang in next few months

The new flights are part of IndiGo's plans to expand its international reach and enhance its cargo operations in the coming years as part of a broader strategy to position India’s largest airline as a leading global airline by 2030

Joe Biden assures Quad’s longevity beyond November

US President Joe Biden assured that the Quad alliance will endure beyond November, the month of the upcoming US presidential elections. Responding to a reporter’s question, Biden extended a warm gesture to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in the United States for a three-day official visit. During the Quad Leaders' Summit, PM Modi emphasised that the Quad is "here to stay and assist," while indirectly referencing China. He highlighted the importance of a "free, open, inclusive, and prosperous Indo-Pacific" and called for a rules-based international order. PM Modi received a warm welcome and will also address the Indian diaspora during his visit.

Air India, IndiGo gain international market share at the cost Middle Eastern carriers

The Air India Group, which includes Air India, Vistara, and Air India Express, recorded a 46 percent increase in international passenger traffic compared to pre-pandemic levels, while IndiGo has more than doubled its international traffic since the pandemic.

Big tech traders brace for more swings as selloff turns violent

Those that chose to sit on the sidelines got a big opportunity to pounce Monday amid a rout that saw the Nasdaq 100 Index fall as much as 5.5%, extending a three-day slump into the double digits.

IndiGo CEO says delivery of A350 aircraft will start in 2027

On April 25, IndiGo placed order for 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft, worth $9 billion

MC Explains: How IndiGo's new widebody aircraft will boost the airline's international operations

With its fleet of 312 Airbus A320s, 44 ATRs, and two Boeing 777s, and a 60 percent share in the domestic market, IndiGo has shown it knows how to be efficient.

Bikanervala ties up with The Montana group to expand its footprint in domestic, intl markets

Bikanervala partners with The Montana Group for expansion in domestic and international markets, aiming to reach a broader audience.

MC Interview | Malaysia Airlines says it plans to fly 2 million passengers from Indian destinations in 2023-24

The airline expects to serve 600,000 passengers through its newly launched flights from Thiruvananthapuram, Amritsar, and Ahmedabad by the end of 2026, chief commercial officer Dersenish Aresandiran said.

In last-minute U-turn, Bengaluru airport postpones T2's international ops debut due to poor preparedness 

After consulting all regulatory authorities, BIAL will release a firm date for transition of international operations