Air India becomes the first airline to launch scheduled flights to Halwara International Airport (HWR), operating four daily services from Delhi (DEL) from 15 May 2026.
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IndiGo’s A321XLR flies non-stop Delhi to Istanbul from April 19 with dual-class seating and 50+ onward connections via Turkish Airlines.
Air India (AI) has announced major upgrades to its Maharaja Club loyalty programme, effective progressively from 1 April 2026.
IndiGo (6E) has appointed Willie Walsh, the former CEO of British Airways (BA) and the International Airlines Group (IAG) and outgoing Director General of IATA, as its new Chief Executive Officer.
IndiGo (6E) launches over 30 new routes from Navi Mumbai International Airport (BOM) between March 29 and April 23, 2026.
Air India Flight AI116, diverted to Medina on March 19 after a false cargo fire alert, safely resumed its journey to Mumbai — but left behind approximately 280 checked bags.
IndiGo flight 6E 579 from Visakhapatnam declared a full emergency at Delhi’s IGI Airport on March 28, 2026, after reporting a suspected engine failure.
Air India (AI) flight AI 111 from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), Delhi, to London Heathrow (LHR) made a U-turn after crew reported technical issues on March 26, 2026.
Air India restarts its Delhi to Rome route with four weekly Boeing 787 flights, enhancing connectivity between India, Italy, and Asia.
Air India Express (IX) will discontinue its services from Hindon Airport (HDX) at the end of the winter schedule, marking a short-lived presence at the regional airport.