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Batik Air Malaysia will end its Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – Amritsar (ATQ) service from August 1, 2025, despite averaging a strong 84.27% passenger load factor. The route, once among the best performers in terms of occupancy, ultimately fell short on profitability due

IndiGo has launched commercial operations from Hindon Airport in Ghaziabad, introducing direct flights to nine key Indian cities, including Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, and Goa. This strategic expansion marks IndiGo’s second operational hub in the National Capital Region (NCR) after Delhi Airport. With

IndiGo has officially entered the long-haul market with the launch of direct flights from Mumbai to Manchester and Amsterdam, marking a major milestone for India’s largest airline. The Manchester route began on July 1, followed by Amsterdam on July 2, both operated

Following a brief suspension due to heightened tensions in the Middle East, major Indian carriers like Air India, Air India Express, and IndiGo have begun resuming flights to the Gulf, Europe, and North America, alongside regional airlines like Qatar Airways. Airspace over

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is set to reconnect with India after a 17-year hiatus, launching a new direct route between Copenhagen and Mumbai starting June 2, 2026. The new year-round service aims to deepen economic and travel ties between India and Scandinavia, while

In a major development aimed at bolstering security, the Jammu & Kashmir government has declared all routes of the Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2025 as ‘No Flying Zones’. This restriction, which includes both the Pahalgam and Baltal axes, will be in effect from

Air India Express has launched a new daily non-stop flight connecting Bengaluru to Kathmandu, strengthening air connectivity between India and Nepal. This route marks the airline’s entry into the Nepal market and expands its international footprint to 55 destinations. The daily flight

IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share, is gearing up for a major international expansion in 2025. The airline has announced plans to launch direct flights to 10 new global destinations this financial year, strengthening its international presence and appealing to a

IndiGo is set to soar into the long-haul aviation sector with its first-ever direct flights to Europe and the UK starting July 1, 2025. The airline will launch thrice-weekly non-stop flights from Mumbai to Manchester, followed by services to Amsterdam from July

IndiGo has introduced direct flights from Bhubaneswar and Visakhapatnam to Abu Dhabi, significantly improving international connectivity for travellers in eastern and southern India. The Bhubaneswar–Abu Dhabi route will operate three times a week, while the Visakhapatnam–Abu Dhabi service will run four times