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Operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport will see a temporary adjustment as Runway 29L/11R remains closed for take-offs and landings from 12 am on February 26 until 12 am on May 26. The closure, coinciding with the peak summer travel period, forms

Air travellers in India will now benefit from a more passenger-friendly refund framework, as the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) revises its Civil Aviation Requirements for ticket refunds. Under the amended norms, airlines must provide a 48-hour “look-in” window after booking,

Connectivity to Khajuraho sees a temporary revision as IndiGo announces changes to its upcoming operations. The existing DEL–HJR–VNS service will be withdrawn effective 28 March. In its place, the airline will operate a dedicated DEL–HJR–DEL service from 21 April to 30 June,

Air India has unveiled its first flagship Maharaja Lounge at Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal 3 in New Delhi, marking a key milestone in the airline’s ongoing transformation. The 16,000 sq. ft. facility accommodates around 300 guests across dedicated Business and First

Commercial operations have commenced at the new terminal of Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati, expanding the airport’s annual passenger capacity to 13.1 million. The facility opened two months after its inauguration and marks a major infrastructure upgrade for Northeast India.

Regional carrier FLY91 has inaugurated a daily service between Kochi and Agatti Island, strengthening air links between Kerala and the Lakshadweep archipelago. The maiden flight, operated on an ATR 72-600, received a ceremonial welcome at Kochi Airport. Bookings for the route opened

Encalm Hospitality has unveiled Encalm Prive, a premium business-class lounge at Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal 1, marking a national first as a women-led domestic lounge. Set within the domestic departures area, Encalm Prive is designed as a tranquil retreat, blending refined

India has expanded its e-Tourist Visa programme to 166 countries, up from 156 last year, signalling a renewed and aggressive push for inbound travel. Updated quietly by the Ministry of Tourism in January 2026, the move follows India’s return to pre-pandemic foreign