New Delhi: Air India Group on Tuesday announced a phased expansion of fuel surcharge on its domestic and international routes, citing a steep rise in jet fuel prices arising from the geopolitical situation in the Gulf region. The airline, in a press release, said that aviation turbine fuel (ATF), which accounts for nearly 40% of an airline’s operating costs, has witnessed a sharp price increase since early March 2026 following supply disruptions. In India, the impact has been further int...Read More

Ahmedabad: Following the earlier announcement by Air India, its sister airline Air India Express is also likely to shift its domestic operations to Terminal 2 (T2) of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport from March 29. The move is reportedly in line with the implementation of the summer schedule by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The shift follows the completion of infrastructure upgrades at T2 and is aimed at streamlining passenger movement ahead of the peak summer ...Read More

Ahmedabad: Chaos broke out at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport on Tuesday morning after an Air India Express flight to Goa was abruptly canceled. Passengers scheduled for the 10:50 am departure staged a loud protest inside the terminal, shouting “Air India हाय हाय” after claiming they received no clear explanation or assistance from airline staff. Agitated passengers gathered near the boarding area, repeatedly demanding clarity about the next steps. One pass...Read More

Ahmedabad: Air India Express has commenced direct flights from Ahmedabad and Chandigarh to Bengaluru, enhancing connectivity from these cities to the country’s tech capital. The airline will operate twice-daily services from Chandigarh and daily services from Ahmedabad, with the Ahmedabad–Bengaluru service increasing to twice daily from September 16, 2025, offering greater convenience for both business and leisure travelers. This network expansion also includes upcoming services between Dehr...Read More

Surat: An Ayurvedic doctor travelling to Surat was arrested on Tuesday in Bengaluru after she caused a major disruption on board an Air India Express flight (IX2749). The Bengaluru–Surat flight was delayed by two hours after she allegedly threatened to crash the aircraft during an argument with the cabin crew over her baggage. The 36-year-old woman, Dr. Hiral Mohanbhai Vyas, boarded the flight with two bags, bypassing the check-in process. After boarding, she left one bag near the restricted ...Read More

New Delhi: Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) held a high-level meeting with senior officials of M/s. Air India Ltd. and Air India Express, who are currently operating over 1,000 flights daily across domestic and international sectors. The meeting was convened to review the operational robustness of the airlines and ensure continued compliance with safety and passenger service regulations. The following key points were discussed during the interaction: Maintenance-Related Delay...Read More

Surat: Passengers on two Surat-bound flights faced significant inconvenience on Friday due to technical issues that forced them to deboard. The affected flights included an international service from Bangkok to Surat and a domestic flight operating on the Jaipur–Bengaluru–Surat route. In the first case, the Air India Express flight from Bangkok to Surat encountered a suspected bird strike just before landing. However, after landing safely in Bangkok, the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft was grounded...Read More