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After years of anticipation, Noida International Airport is finally set to begin commercial operations from 15 June 2026, marking a major milestone for the NCR’s aviation infrastructure.
Star Air has launched direct flights between Diu and Goa, reducing travel time between the two coastal destinations to 45–60 minutes.
InterGlobe Air Transport has been appointed exclusive General Sales Agent for Aeromexico in India, strengthening the Mexican carrier’s presence in the market.
Dubai has launched the Aviation Consumer Welfare Directive, marking a significant step towards establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework governing the relationship between passengers, airlines, and licensed travel agents.
As in April and May, SWISS is continuing to increase its flight offering between Switzerland and India in June and until and including 11 July 2026. In addition to its daily service from Zurich to Delhi, SWISS is operating a second connection using an Airbus A330.
ITA Airways has announced the signing of a new long-term agreement with Travelport to enable distribution of NDC content. ITA Airways has embarked on the path of NDC technology to offer increasingly advanced customer experience and to more comprehensively control its retailing.
Aseem R Mahajan, Additional Secretary (Gulf), Ministry of External Affairs, who is closely monitoring developments in the Gulf, says, “The overall flight situation continues to improve with additional flights operating from the region to various destinations in India.
The Union Cabinet has approved an emergency credit guarantee scheme for the aviation and MSME sectors. It will provide additional credit support to businesses facing liquidity stress due to the West Asia situation, said Ashwini Vaishnaw, Information & Broadcasting Minister.
The launch was marked by a special ceremony at Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Airport to commemorate the first flight.
Disruption in the Middle East–India aviation corridor is significantly impacting capacity and airline operations on both sides, according to CAPA.
Domestic aviation demand globally grew 6.5 per cent year-on-year in March 2026, led by markets like China and Brazil, according to International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Loyalty programmes are increasingly becoming central to airline differentiation, with carriers enhancing benefits to drive retention and repeat travel.