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Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) has announced its first summer schedule, running from March 29 to October 24, 2026, expanding its domestic network to 46 destinations with the addition of 30 new routes. IndiGo, Akasa Air and Air India Express will collectively

India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation has withdrawn temporary fare caps on domestic airfares with effect from March 23, 2026, ending a price-control regime introduced in December 2025 to manage fare volatility following large-scale operational disruptions at IndiGo. The Ministry confirmed that capacity

Civil flight operations at Jodhpur airport will be suspended from 29 March to 27 April, following a Notice to Airmen issued by the Indian Air Force for essential runway recarpeting work. The runway, which was last resurfaced around seven years ago, is

In a significant move for air travellers, India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation has directed all domestic airlines to make at least 60 per cent of seats on every flight available for selection at no additional charge. The directive, issued through the DGCA,

Air India has restored the last of 30 long-grounded aircraft inherited at the time of its return to the Tata Group in 2022, marking the completion of one of Indian aviation’s most ambitious fleet revival programmes. The final aircraft, a Boeing 777-300ER

IndiGo has announced a fuel surcharge on all new domestic and international flight bookings, effective 14 March, citing a sharp rise in Aviation Turbine Fuel prices. The additional charge applies to every sector booked and varies by distance. For domestic travel within

Air India has announced an expansion of its domestic network, effective from 25 October 2026, with new routes connecting some of India’s most significant heritage and spiritual destinations. The airline will introduce a daily triangular circuit linking Delhi, Khajuraho, and Varanasi, alternating

The Union Cabinet has approved international status for Madurai Airport, marking a significant step in expanding global connectivity to one of South India’s most celebrated cultural and pilgrimage destinations. Home to the iconic Meenakshi Amman Temple, which draws millions of devotees and

Air India has announced revised fuel surcharges across its domestic and international network, including Air India Express, citing a steep rise in jet fuel prices linked to ongoing tensions in the Gulf region. The surcharges are being rolled out in phases for