Aviation
Clear Filters
Etihad Airways has slashed ticket fares by up to 50% to stimulate travel demand amid ongoing geopolitical challenges.
EgyptAir hosted a networking evening in Jalandhar, engaging Punjab’s travel trade and highlighting its focus on strengthening regional partnerships.
Star Alliance member LOT Polish Airlines will launch flights between Delhi and San Francisco via Warsaw starting May 6, 2026, marking its sixth U.S. gateway.
The global aviation sector may face prolonged disruption from the ongoing jet fuel crisis despite the Iran–US ceasefire, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Just as the summer travel season was expected to gain momentum, fresh disruptions in key transit hubs have left travel agents in limbo. With refunds stuck, fares surging
Malaysia Airlines and Visa have signed a three-year strategic partnership to drive travel demand and enhance customer experience.
Virgin Atlantic is expanding its Bengaluru operations to 13 weekly flights from June 2026, signalling sustained growth in India demand.
The enhanced schedule builds on the airline’s growing Bengaluru presence and follows the introduction of additional frequencies earlier this year. The move reflects Virgin Atlantic’s continued focus on strengthening its India network and optimising connectivity across key global markets.
From 1 April to 31 May 2026, SWISS will operate two daily flights between Zurich and Delhi, doubling its current offering. The regular flight schedule to Delhi is ZRH 12:10 – DEL 23:35 and DEL 01:05 – ZRH 06:20. The additional daily service from April to May 2026 is ZRH 19:35 – DEL 07:00 and DEL 08:40 – ZRH 14:00. The additional capacity responds to increased demand for direct connections between Europe and Asia. Flights are now available for booking.
India’s domestic air passenger traffic is set to grow just 0-3% in FY26, the slowest pace since the pandemic. Aircraft groundings, safety checks after the Air India crash, IndiGo’s flight cuts, and the current geopolitical disruptions have constrained capacity despite strong demand.
Highlighting the rapid growth of the aviation sector, Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, Union Minister of Civil Aviation, said, “We all are witness to the revolutionary growth that is happening in the civil aviation sector. Airports in the country have more than doubled from 74 in 2014 to 165 today. Every hour, our airports are handling 250 to 300 aircraft movements and catering to a massive footfall of about 40–45,000 passengers every hour! So, it is very important to adopt the highest standards of technology and highest standards of professional competence in the operations of BCAS. And this MoU between BCAS & RRU is a step forward in that direction towards building a future-ready and resilient aviation security ecosystem.”
City of Dreams Sri Lanka and Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts have partnered with FitsAir to introduce direct Ahmedabad–Colombo flights, strengthening connectivity from Gujarat.