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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...

July 16, 2025 4:50 PM

Air India crash rekindles debate over cockpit video recorders

The deadly Air India crash last month has renewed a decades-old debate in the aviation industry over installing video cameras monitoring airline pilot actions to complement the cockpit voice and flight data recorders already used by accident investigators. One of the industry's most influential voices, International Air Transport Association head Willie Walsh, a former airline pilot, said on Wednesday in Singapore there was a strong argument for video cameras to be installed in airliner cockpit...

July 16, 2025 12:23 PM

Air India to restore some international flights following reduction over crash

Air India said on Tuesday it would partially restore its international flight schedule that was scaled back following the crash involving its flight last month that killed 260 people. As part of the restoration, Air India will start a thrice-weekly service between Ahmedabad and London Heathrow from August 1 to September 30, replacing the currently operating five-times-a-week flights between Ahmedabad and London Gatwick. A Boeing 787 Dreamliner bound for London from the Indian city of Ahmedabad...

July 14, 2025 4:43 PM

AI 171 crash: preliminary report finds no mechanical or maintenance faults, says Air India CEO

Air India CEO and Managing Director Campbell Wilson on Monday said that the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) preliminary report on AI-171 plane crash in Ahmedabad has not found "mechanical or maintenance issues with the aircraft or engines" and urged people not to draw any "premature conclusions" before the investigation is completed. In an internal communication, Wilson said the report confirmed that all mandatory maintenance tasks had been completed and there were no faults with ...