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Adani airline plans: Why the Centre may ease airport-airline ownership rules | Explained

Adani airline plans: Why the Centre may ease airport-airline ownership rules | Explained

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The story so far: The Ministry of Civil Aviation is examining whether to relax cross-ownership restrictions between airport operators and airlines. Officials are preparing a concept note for consultations with NITI Aayog and other government ministries before any proposal is taken to the Union Cabinet. The exercise comes amid media reports, citing a letter from Adani Airports CEO Arun Bansal, that the proposed changes are linked to the Adani Group’s reported interest in entering the airline business. However, Adani Enterprises denied the reports. What is the government proposing? The restrictions under review are embedded in airport concession agreements rather than in legislation. The concession agreements for Delhi and Mumbai airports cap aggregate airline ownership in the airport operator at 10%, while those for the Noida International Airport (Jewar) and Navi Mumbai airports are more relaxed and allow up to 26% ownership in an airline. These provisions can also be applied in reverse, effectively restricting airport operators from acquiring significant stakes in airlines. Media reports suggest that the government is interested in this ostensibly to allow …

Air India flight briefly enters Pakistani airspace near Amritsar; airline, DGCA initiate probe

Air India flight briefly enters Pakistani airspace near Amritsar; airline, DGCA initiate probe

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An Air India Airbus A321 aircraft operating flight AI-479 from Delhi to Amritsar briefly infringed into Pakistani airspace on Monday during a go-around manoeuvre at Amritsar airport. The incident has triggered an internal investigation by the airline and regulatory authorities. According to an official statement, the aircraft VT-PPV was asked to hold due to runway inspection following a bird strike incident. While commencing the approach during radar vectoring, the plane marginally entered Pakistani airspace. The event was promptly coordinated with Pakistan ATC authorities. The aircraft eventually diverted back to Delhi and landed safely. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Flight full, man’s seat changed from business class to economy, Saudi airline to pay Rs 1.15 lakh | Legal News

Flight full, man’s seat changed from business class to economy, Saudi airline to pay Rs 1.15 lakh | Legal News

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4 min readNew DelhiJun 15, 2026 12:30 PM IST The Hyderabad district consumer disputes redressal commission has directed a Saudi Arabian airline (Saudia) to pay Rs 1 lakh compensation and Rs 15,000 costs to a man whose confirmed business-class seat on a flight from Jeddah to Rome was downgraded to economy class at the last minute. A bench of president B Uma Venkata Subba Lakshmi and members C Lakshmi Prasanna and V Janardhan Reddy observed that the denial or downgrade of a confirmed seat in the business class amounts to a deficiency in service. “In the absence of material evidence, we are constrained to believe the statement of the complainant that he was deprived of the comfort and was separated from his wife during the journey from Jeddah to Rome,” the bench held in its order dated May 21. Downgraded from business class The complaint was filed by a Secunderabad-based man, who had booked business-class tickets in July 2024 for himself, his wife and friends for a holiday trip to Italy. The group was scheduled …

Air India fired over 1,000 staff in 3 years for ethical breach, says airline CEO

Air India fired over 1,000 staff in 3 years for ethical breach, says airline CEO

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Air India has terminated more than 1,000 staff in the last three years for ethical breaches, including those for misusing the employee leisure travel system, according to the airline’s chief Campbell Wilson. The airline’s CEO and MD said that over the past three years, “we have terminated more than 1,000 people for ethical breach” (Reuters) Flagging that hundreds of employees are terminated every year due to non-compliance, Wilson has also emphasised that the staff need to act in the right way even when others are not looking. As Air India implements cost-saving measures amid significant financial headwinds, Wilson made the remarks during the town hall meeting with the staff on Friday, according to sources. Tata Group-owned Air India has around 24,000 employees now. The airline’s CEO and MD said that over the past three years, “we have terminated more than 1,000 people for ethical breach” such as smuggling things off the plane and allowing excess baggage onto the aircraft without being charged. He also mentioned hundreds of staff who had misused the Employee Leisure Travel …

Six injured as Delhi-Zurich Swiss flight aborts takeoff after engine ‘failure’| India News

Six injured as Delhi-Zurich Swiss flight aborts takeoff after engine ‘failure’| India News

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Six passengers required medical attention after a Swiss International Air Lines flight bound for Zurich aborted take-off at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport early Sunday morning following a suspected engine failure, which triggered an emergency evacuation. The Swiss airline said it was arranging alternative travel for passengers. (Ishan Jain/X) “The aircraft, an Airbus A330-300 operating as flight SWR146 from Delhi to Zurich, rejected take-off from runway 28 at 1.27 am on Sunday. The aircraft was carrying 245 people on board, and the pilot in command was Captain Guillermo Maximiliano Mulet,” an official aware of the matter said. A statement issued by the airline said, “We are aware of an incident involving flight LX147 in Delhi. The aircraft involved is an Airbus A330, registration HB-JHK. SWISS has established a task force. There were 228 passengers and four infants on board. Shortly after take-off, just after 1 am local time in India, an issue occurred with one of the engines. The crew rejected the take-off and, following an assessment of the situation, decided as a precaution to …

Airline shares rally on oil price drop after US-Iran ceasefire boost

Airline shares rally on oil price drop after US-Iran ceasefire boost

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Aviation stocks zoomed on Wednesday morning trade following a sharp decline in crude oil prices after the US and Iran announced a two-week ceasefire. Easing of geopolitical stress led to a sharp fall in Brent crude oil prices, which tumbled 13 per cent to USD 94.94 per barrel. InterGlobe Aviation, the parent firm of IndiGo, zoomed 10.98 per cent to Rs 4,737.40 on the BSE. The stock of SpiceJet also jumped 4.99 per cent to reach its upper circuit limit of Rs 11.14. Stock markets also turned buoyant following the ceasefire announcement. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 2,839.53 points or 3.80 per cent to 77,456.11 in morning trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty surged 837.6 points or 3.62 per cent to 23,961.25. “The announcement of a temporary two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran has significantly improved global risk appetite, easing concerns around prolonged conflict and potential supply disruptions,” Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said. Asian equities are trading higher, while a sharp pullback in crude oil prices-now …

Air India flight fares set to go up as airline announces hike in fuel surcharge amid US-Iran war| India News

Air India flight fares set to go up as airline announces hike in fuel surcharge amid US-Iran war| India News

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Air India fares are set to go up as the airline on Tuesday announced a hike in fuel surcharge amid the conflict in the West Asian region. Air India said in a statement announcing the hike that the price of aviation turbine fuel (ATF). (PTI) The airline has announced a “phased expansion” of fuel surcharge on its domestic and international routes, citing “the steep rise in jet fuel prices arising from the geopolitical situation in the Gulf region.” Air India said in a statement announcing the hike that the price of aviation turbine fuel (ATF), which accounts for nearly 40 per cent of an airline’s operating costs, had witnessed a significant escalation since early March 2026. The airline said that this was owing to “supply disruptions.” The pressure in India is amplified owing to the “high excise duty and VAT” on the aviation turbine fuel in major metro cities including Delhi and Mumbai, Air India stated. It added that this eventually magnifies the cost and places substantial strain on airline operating economics. Air India fares …

DGCA Updates Airline Ticket Refund and Cancellation Rules for Passengers | India News

DGCA Updates Airline Ticket Refund and Cancellation Rules for Passengers | India News

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Last Updated:February 26, 2026, 16:36 IST DGCA now lets passengers cancel or change tickets within 48 hours without extra fees; airlines must refund in 14 days and fix name errors in 24 hours. Passengers enquire at an IndiGo airlines counter amid flight disruptions, at Birsa Munda Airport, in Ranchi. (PTI file photo) The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Thursday revised passenger-friendly norms for airline ticket cancellations, changes, and refunds, aiming to make the process simpler and faster. Under the amended rules, passengers can cancel or change air tickets without paying an additional charge within 48 hours of booking, subject to certain conditions. In addition, the DGCA clarified rules for correcting name errors on tickets. For tickets booked directly through an airline’s website, passengers can request a correction in the name of the same passenger within 24 hours of booking without any extra charge. “In case of purchase of ticket through travel agent/portal, onus of refund shall lie with the airlines as agents are their appointed representatives. The airlines shall ensure that the refund …

‘Humiliating Experience’: IndiGo Passenger Flags ‘Lack Of Basic Amenities’, Airline Responds | India News

‘Humiliating Experience’: IndiGo Passenger Flags ‘Lack Of Basic Amenities’, Airline Responds | India News

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Last Updated:February 05, 2026, 09:08 IST The user slammed the IndiGo airline for a “bare-minimum” onboard experience during his six-hour journey. Image for representation A social media post by an individual flying from Bengaluru to Bali has sparked a debate on social media about airline service standards, budget expectations, and passengers’ rights on international routes. The user slammed the IndiGo airline for a “bare-minimum” onboard experience during his six-hour journey. In his post, he claimed that passengers were offered “nothing else except water” on what he termed a “clumsy” flight. “For a 6hr flight from Blr to Bali on@IndiGo6E, except water nothing else is offered on a clumsy A320″, the user wrote, describing the flight as the “most horrible” one to exist from India. For a 6hr flight from Blr to Bali on @IndiGo6E , except water nothing else is offered on a clumsy A320.The most horrible international flight route to exist from India.Even blinds & blankets they don’t have inventory .For eff’s sake, @DGCAIndia should not allow Indigo to fly…— Chetan Anantharamu (@gandabherunda) February …

‘Broken Seats, Filthy Toilets, Callous Crew’: Consumer Court Asks Air India To Pay Rs 1.5 L To Father-Daughter Duo | India News

‘Broken Seats, Filthy Toilets, Callous Crew’: Consumer Court Asks Air India To Pay Rs 1.5 L To Father-Daughter Duo | India News

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Last Updated:January 21, 2026, 01:44 IST The court held that the airline failed to provide the basic facilities on the Delhi-New York flight for which a ‘considerable amount’ had been charged Air India contested the allegations, claiming the aircraft had passed all routine pre-departure checks. The airline further suggested that the complaints were motivated by the crew’s inability to grant a requested upgrade to business class due to full occupancy. File image In a significant ruling for air passengers, the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission–VI at New Delhi has directed Air India to pay Rs 1.5 lakh as compensation to a passenger and his daughter. The order penalises the airline for “deficiency of service” on a long-haul international journey between Delhi and New York. The commission, led by President Poonam Chaudhry and Member Shekhar Chandra, held that the airline failed to provide the basic facilities for which a “considerable amount” had been charged. The complaint was filed by Shailendra Bhatnagar, who travelled with his daughter on a Delhi–New York–Delhi flight in September 2023 on economy class tickets. …