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Virgin Atlantic has announced an expansion of its London Heathrow–Bengaluru service, increasing frequencies from seven to eleven flights per week between January and March 2026. The enhanced schedule reflects the airline’s continued focus on strengthening air connectivity between the UK and India,

Sindhudurg Airport in Maharashtra’s Konkan region has received approval from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for 24×7 all-weather operations, significantly enhancing its operational capability. The clearance allows aircraft movements during low visibility and adverse weather conditions, improving reliability for airlines

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced that Noida International Airport at Jewar will be inaugurated in January 2026. Once operational, it will become the state’s fifth international airport and a key aviation hub in northern India. The airport is being

The Civil Aviation Ministry has granted initial clearance to two new carriers, Al Hind Air and Fly Express, following widespread flight cancellations by IndiGo that highlighted limited competition in India’s domestic aviation sector. Both airlines received a “no-objection certificate” this week, allowing

Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) has been recognized as the Best Airport in India and South Asia at the 2025 World Airport Awards, securing the title for the seventh consecutive year. Ranked as the ninth busiest airport globally, IGIA connects over

Air India Express will begin weekly non-stop flights between Varanasi and Bangkok starting February 1, 2026, enhancing air connectivity between eastern Uttar Pradesh and Thailand. With this launch, Varanasi becomes the fifth Indian city served directly by the airline to Bangkok, alongside

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