Air India (AI) is urging the Indian government to negotiate with China for access to restricted Xinjiang airspace over Hotan (HTN), Kashgar (KHG), and Urumqi (URC), as the Pakistan overflight ban continues to inflate costs and extend flight times.
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Air India (AI) is gearing up for a major international push this winter season, strengthening its Southeast Asia network.
Air India (AI) will resume nonstop flights between Delhi (DEL) and Shanghai Pudong (PVG) from February 1, 2026, marking its return to mainland China after nearly six years.
IndiGo Airlines (6E) has opened a new nonstop link between Delhi (DEL) and Manchester (MAN), expanding its long-haul footprint and adding capacity between India and the UK.
IndiGo starts direct Kolkata–Siem Reap flights, linking India and Cambodia to boost tourism and regional connectivity.
Akasa Air (QP) is positioning itself for a significant expansion by tapping into the forthcoming green-field airports at Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI) and Noida International Airport (DXN).
IndiGo Airlines (6E), India’s largest airline by market share, is preparing to roll out Evidence-Based Training (EBT) programs for its pilots in a move aimed at enhancing flight safety, operational efficiency, and decision-making.
Since the completion of the merger on November 12, Air India has emphasized consistency in service and improved communication with passengers.
Passengers on Air India (AI) flight AI129 from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) in Mumbai to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) found themselves stranded for nearly seven hours on Saturday (November 8, 2025) after a technical snag forced a major delay.
Air India Express will introduce new routes connecting Delhi (DEL) and Pune (PNQ) to Abu Dhabi (AUH).