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Pahalgam: India explores Leh-Hindu Kush route to skip Pakistan's airspace

Top executives of air navigation authorities and Indian airlines are huddling up to find new flight paths as Pakistan's closure of its airspace causes loss

Pakistan shuts airspace for Indian airlines: Will tickets cost more? How will it affect flyers?

On Thursday, Pakistan announced the closure of its airspace to all Indian-owned planes, as well as those leased or operated by Indian carriers, in response to India’s measures after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack. As a result, all west-bound Indian flights departing from northern cities will now have to take longer routes over the Arabian Sea. Ticket prices are also expected to rise

Blinding fog in Delhi delays over 100 flights, 26 trains; zero visibility at airport

Dense fog engulfed Delhi-NCR on Friday morning as cold wave continues to grip the region. Zero visibility in the morning delayed flights and trains to the national capital as well as disrupted traffic movement on roads and highways

One bag only: What are new hand baggage rules for Indian airlines?

Under the new rules, passengers can only bring one piece of hand baggage on every flight. The weight restrictions differ based on the travel class and there are tight limits on size for the bag as well. Here’s what has changed

No food or stay, only chaos: The ordeal of 400 IndiGo passengers are stranded at Istanbul airport

Over 400 IndiGo passengers, who were travelling to Mumbai and New Delhi, were reportedly stranded at the Istanbul Airport in Turkey for over 24 hours. They expressed their frustration on social media, sharing that the airline did not even provide any food or accommodation, or even an explanation. According to the airline’s response to one passenger, the flight was delayed due to operational reasons

Why Indian carriers struggle to survive despite airport boom and record footfall

Despite a booming airport infrastructure and soaring passenger numbers, Indian carriers continue to face crippling financial challenges, intense competition and regulatory hurdles making survival a constant battle

One market, two models: How a Vistara-enhanced Air India will take on budget airlines like IndiGo

The merger of Vistara with Air India sets the stage for a fierce battle between full-service luxury and budget-friendly options as IndiGo continues to dominate the low-cost market

Bomb threats to Indian airlines: Which carrier has received the most hoax calls?

Hoax bomb threats continue to disrupt the aviation sector, grounding planes and unnerving passengers. Around 30 domestic and international flights operated by Indian airlines received bomb threats on Monday night, bringing the total tally to 120. Airlines, including IndiGo, Vistara, and Air India, were targeted in the latest series of threats

Under siege: The price airlines and fliers pay for hoax bomb threats

As false bomb threats rattle the skies, Indian aviation grapples with significant operational disruptions and the urgent need for enhanced security protocols

10 Indian flights receive bomb threats in less than 48 hours: 10 things to know

As many as 10 Indian flights have received bomb threats in the past two days. Most of the warnings were posted on X. The Mumbai police has detained a minor boy, his father from Rajnandgaon Chhattisgarh for allegedly posting bomb threats the social media platform