Ahmedabad: Ongoing disruptions in West Asia airspace have taken a toll on international passenger traffic at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport in the city, with data showing a sharp decline in footfall over the past few months. According to Airports Authority of India (AAI) figures, international passenger traffic at the airport fell from 1.95 lakh in March 2025 to 1.31 lakh in March 2026, registering a year-on-year decline of 32.7%. In April, the airport handled 1.49 lakh i...Read More

Rajkot: A major mishap was averted at Hirasar International Airport in Rajkot on Tuesday morning after an Air India flight bound for Delhi suffered a bird strike shortly after take-off, forcing the aircraft to return and make a precautionary emergency landing. The flight, carrying around 124 passengers, took off from Hirasar Airport when it was struck by a bird moments after departure. Following the incident, the pilot detected a possible technical issue and decided to return to the airport as ...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Weights and Measures Department has imposed penalties totalling Rs 40,000 on three commercial outlets operating at Ahmedabad airport for alleged violations of the Packaged Commodities Act, a news report said. The action followed a complaint alleging non-compliance with legal metrology regulations at shops located in both the domestic and international terminals. During inspections at Terminal 2, officials found three stores violating the prescribed norms. According to informatio...Read More

Mundra: Regional carrier Star Air, part of the Sanjay Ghodawat Group, is set to launch new direct flight services from Mundra from June 16, expanding air connectivity between Kutch and key destinations across India. Bookings for the new routes have already commenced on the airline's website. The airline will connect Mundra with four cities: Mumbai, Hindon (NCR), Goa (Mopa), and Surat. Flights on the Mundra–Mumbai route will operate five days a week (Monday to Thursday and Saturday). The serv...Read More

Ahmedabad: Passengers aboard an IndiGo flight from Pune to Ahmedabad experienced an unexpected delay on Thursday morning after the aircraft was forced to abort its initial landing attempt at Ahmedabad airport and execute a go-around before landing safely. The incident involved IndiGo flight 6E 2155, which departed Pune at around 8.55 am and was scheduled to arrive at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at 10.05 am. However, during its approach to the runway, the aircraft reportedly h...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport has commissioned a new aviation fuel station with a storage capacity of 8,000 kilolitres, aimed at enhancing refuelling operations and supporting growing air traffic demand at Gujarat’s busiest airport. The airport operator said the facility is the country’s largest standalone refueller-based into-plane fuel operation under an open-access model. Spread over nearly 27,000 square metres, the fuel farm comprises four sto...Read More

Surat: Air India Express will resume its direct flight service between Surat and Dubai from June 3, restoring a key international air link that had been suspended following disruptions caused by the Iran conflict. The airline will operate the service three times a week, on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. According to the schedule, the flight will depart from Surat at 2:10 am and arrive in Dubai at 5:15 am. The return flight will leave Dubai at 6:40 am and land in Surat at 9:50 am. The ...Read More

Surat: As heavy rain, strong winds and storm-like conditions disrupted flight operations in Ahmedabad on Sunday night, at least seven inbound flights were diverted to Surat Airport, leading to unusually high air traffic and activity at the facility. According to sources, flights operating on the Bengaluru-Ahmedabad, Hyderabad-Ahmedabad, Pune-Ahmedabad, Mumbai-Ahmedabad, Patna-Ahmedabad and Bhubaneswar-Ahmedabad routes were among those diverted due to adverse weather conditions and safety cons...Read More

Ahmedabad: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA) has revamped the entry and exit system at Terminal 2 to ease traffic congestion that had led to frequent complaints from passengers and motorists. The airport has increased the number of exit gates from four to 10, including a dedicated VIP lane, while entry gates have been expanded from three to eight. According to airport authorities, the upgraded system has been operational for nearly a month and has significantly reduced bott...Read More

Ahmedabad: Air India has announced a series of flight schedule adjustments between June and August 2026, citing operational constraints. These include airspace restrictions and a rise in operating costs amid the hike in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices. The move will impact several domestic and international routes connected to Ahmedabad, including flights to London, Delhi, and Mumbai. As per the airline website, “Some Air India flights operating between June and August 2026 have been adjus...Read More