Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), Bengaluru has achieved a historic milestone by overtaking Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) in monthly domestic passenger traffic for the first time ever.
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The 2026 rankings show Japan continuing its airport dominance, India strengthening its position with multiple entries, and Southeast Asia producing rising stars.
ndia picks Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Rajkot as hub-and-spoke airports for seamless international transfers starting June 1.
British Airways launches double daily London Heathrow to Bengaluru flights from June 1, expanding India operations to a record nine daily departures amid rising demand.
Virgin Atlantic boosts London Heathrow-Bangalore flights to 13 weekly from June 2026, with major network changes across North America, South Asia, and beyond.
Menzies Aviation secures a 15-year ground handling license at Kempegowda International Airport, strengthening its India operations with new investments and expanded services.
At the same time, the airline’s footprint in Hyderabad continues to shrink, shifting away from secondary hubs in favor of fewer, stronger bases.
A passenger has alleged that unhygienic cabin conditions on an Akasa Air (QP) flight caused a serious fungal infection, raising renewed concerns over onboard sanitation standards in India’s fast-growing aviation sector.
Virgin Atlantic boosts Heathrow to Bengaluru flights for early 2026 as India demand rises and network capacity expands.
IndiGo Airlines (6E), will launch direct flights between Bengaluru (BLR) and Riyadh (RUH) starting 16 November 2025.