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August 4, 2026 10:15 PM

Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi lands safely after mid-air altitude variation; DGCA launches probe

An Air India flight operating from Phuket to Delhi experienced a momentary altitude variation during its journey on Tuesday before stabilising and landing safely at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), Delhi. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has initiated a detailed investigation into the incident. According to the Civil Aviation Ministry, Air India Flight AI2379, operated by an Airbus A320 aircraft (registration VT-EXO), was carrying 137 passengers, including three infan...

July 28, 2026 12:25 PM

Tourism Ministry, Air India Sign MoU to Promote India as a Preferred Global Tourism Destination

The Ministry of Tourism on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Air India to establish a strategic partnership aimed at promoting India as a preferred global tourism destination under the Incredible India campaign. The MoU was signed in New Delhi in the presence of Union Tourism and Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. The collaboration seeks to leverage the Ministry of Tourism's destination promotion initiatives and Air India's extensive domestic and international netw...

July 27, 2026 11:04 PM

Tourism Ministry, Air India sign MoU to boost global promotion of India under ‘Incredible India’ campaign

The Ministry of Tourism on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Air India to jointly promote India as a preferred global tourism destination under the Incredible India brand, marking a strategic collaboration to strengthen the country's international tourism outreach. The MoU was signed in New Delhi in the presence of Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. The event was attended by Bhuvnesh Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism; Suman Billa, Additiona...

May 13, 2026 5:03 PM

Air India rationalises international flight network till August amid airspace curbs, high fuel costs

Air India on Wednesday announced a temporary rationalisation of its international flight network between June and August, citing continued airspace restrictions over certain regions and record-high jet fuel prices affecting international operations. The airline said the adjustments have been introduced to improve operational stability and minimise last-minute inconvenience to passengers amid the challenging global aviation environment. Despite the temporary cuts, Air India said it will continu...

April 7, 2026 4:01 PM

Air India raises fuel surcharge amid jet fuel spike; CEO Campbell Wilson to step down

Air India has announced revisions to its fuel surcharge structure across domestic and international routes, citing a sharp rise in global jet fuel prices. In a statement, the airline said the move comes as carriers worldwide grapple with one of the most challenging fuel cost environments in recent years. According to data by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the global average jet fuel price rose to USD 195.19 per barrel for the week ending March 27, 2026, nearly doubling fro...

April 7, 2026 2:56 PM

Air India confirms resignation of its CEO Campbell Wilson

Air India on Tuesday confirmed the resignation of Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Campbell Wilson. In an official statement, the airline said that a committee has been constituted to find the successor in the coming months. “Wilson had conveyed his intention to step down in 2026 to Air India Chairman N. Chandrasekaran in 2024 and, since then, has been working to ensure the organisation and leadership team is on a stable footing for the transition,” the airline stated. “He ...

March 22, 2026 1:04 PM

Indian carriers IndiGo, Air India continue limited Middle East flights amid rising tensions

Amid the evolving situation in the Middle East, Indian carriers IndiGo and Air India on Sunday said they would operate a limited number of flights while urging passengers to remain alert to last-minute changes and check their flight status before leaving for the airport. IndiGo said it would run select services on March 22, adding that its teams were working round the clock to assist passengers amid the uncertainty. The airline stressed that all operations were aligned with prevailing safety co...

March 19, 2026 9:41 AM

AIR India group ramps up flights to west asia amid ongoing tensions

Air India and Air India Express will operate a combined total of 48 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to and from the West Asia region on Thursday, 19 March 2026. Both carriers will maintain their regular services to Jeddah and Muscat, including 16 flights between India and Jeddah. Air India will operate one return service each from Delhi and Mumbai, while Air India Express will fly from Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Kozhikode. Muscat will see six scheduled flights, covering Delhi, Kozhikode, and...

September 9, 2025 5:42 PM

Indian citizens advised to defer travel to Nepal until situation stabilises: MEA

India on Tuesday advised its citizens to defer travel plans to Nepal until the situation in the neighbouring country stabilises, following the deaths of 19 people in widespread protests that also led to the resignation of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli. "In view of the developing situation in Nepal, Indian citizens are advised to defer travel there until the situation has stabilised. Indian citizens presently in Nepal are advised to shelter in their current places of residence, avoid going out ...

July 30, 2025 5:47 PM

DGCA audit flags findings across airlines; Alliance Air, Air India among top operators under scrutiny

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has released its latest audit findings of scheduled Indian airlines, offering insights into operational and safety compliance as part of its Annual Surveillance Plan (ASP) under the Safety Oversight Programme. Air India, the country's flag carrier, has come under scrutiny after the audit report recorded 51 findings against the airline - the second-highest among all scheduled operators - trailing only Alliance Air, which registered 57 findings. T...