Aviation

Passengers travelling through Delhi and Mumbai airports may soon see a dramatic rise in user fees following a recent ruling by the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT). The tribunal has recalculated airport tariffs for 2009–14, determining that both airports are

India has fully reinstated its tourist and business visa services for Chinese nationals, marking the first complete reopening of this category in five years. The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that Indian missions worldwide are now issuing tourist visas to Chinese applicants,

IndiGo has issued a travel advisory alerting passengers to possible disruptions across Jaffna, Pondicherry, Tuticorin and Trichy as Cyclone Ditwah brings heavy rain and strong winds to the region. The airline said changing weather conditions may affect scheduled operations and urged travellers

Encalm Hospitality has unveiled Encalm Xenia, a new first-class lounge at International Departures, Terminal 3 of Delhi’s IGI Airport. Designed as a serene sanctuary of privacy and refined comfort, Xenia elevates pre-flight luxury through a personalised, multi-sensory experience. Tailored for travellers who

IndiGo will start daily direct flights between Indore and Rewa from December 22, becoming the first airline to connect the two Madhya Pradesh cities. Operated by ATR aircraft, the new route will offer seamless links from Rewa to IndiGo’s wider domestic network,

India’s Ministry of External Affairs has issued a public advisory following Iran’s decision to suspend its visa-waiver facility for Indian passport holders. Effective November 22, 2025, Indian nationals must obtain a visa in advance for both entry into and transit through Iran.

IndiGo has opened reservations for flights from the soon-to-launch Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI), marking the start of airline competition at Mumbai’s new aviation hub. Beginning December 25, 2025, the carrier will operate daily flights to Delhi, Jaipur, Nagpur, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad,

Akasa Air has unveiled its first set of routes from the soon-to-open Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI), expanding connectivity as the new hub prepares for operations. Beginning 25 December 2025, the airline will introduce direct services to four major destinations across India.

Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI) is set to open for operations on December 25, 2025, marking a major milestone in India’s aviation expansion. Inaugurated in October, the new airport will welcome its first commercial flights next week, with IndiGo and Akasa Air

Air India is preparing to open its first flagship premium lounge at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, marking a significant step in the Tata Group–led carrier’s plan to elevate its ground service standards. The new facility, located in Terminal 3, is expected