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IndiGo revises fuel charges as ATF prices surge

IndiGo will revise fuel charges on domestic and international routes for new bookings made from October 6, citing a sustained rise in Aviation Turbine Fuel prices. Domestic charges will range from INR 375 to INR 1,300 based on distance, while international fuel charges will range from INR 1,000 to INR 10,000 depending on the destination.

Adani Airports to begin phased redevelopment of Mumbai Airport Terminal 1

Adani Airports will begin phased redevelopment of the North Section of Terminal 1B at Mumbai Airport from January 2027, citing safety concerns linked to the ageing infrastructure. The redevelopment will temporarily affect around 5 million of the airport’s 55 million annual passengers, while Terminal 1’s capacity is expected to rise from 15 million to 20 million passengers annually.

Festive travel squeeze: Domestic airfares jump up to 68% as flight options narrow

In India, airfare prices have experienced a dramatic increase, fueled by robust travel demand and rising fuel costs. Airlines are operating fewer flights overall while using larger planes to fulfill passenger needs. The Delhi-Hyderabad route has seen a staggering 68% rise in prices compared to last year. This fare surge is exacerbated by restricted flight options, even as international travel flourishes due to enhanced connectivity and easier access to visas.

I fly often, and these are the handbag essentials that make long flights and layovers easier

From moisturiser and earbuds to perfume and a Kindle, these are my handbag essentials for easier flights, layovers and holidays.

Travel Watch: MakeMyTrip will now refund flyers if their flight fare drops after booking

MakeMyTrip’s Price Drop Protection refunds eligible fare differences, helping flyers book flights earlier without worrying about prices falling.

India-China flights: The route to Hotan passes via South Block

Indian pilot who saved lives on Flydubai flight offered free domestic travel with family for 5 years by EaseMyTrip

Hailed a hero, Capt Smit Machchhar has been offered free domestic air travel in India for five years with his wife and children by the travel agency EaseMyTrip.

Centrum Air starts twice-weekly Hyderabad-Tashkent service

Centrum Air has launched a twice-weekly direct service between Hyderabad and Tashkent, making Hyderabad its second Indian gateway after Delhi. The new route, operating on Tuesdays and Fridays, expands direct connectivity between South India and Uzbekistan and adds to the airline's existing five weekly New Delhi-Tashkent flights.

Goa begins 2026-27 charter season with first Russia flight

Goa has started its 2026-27 international charter season with the arrival of a flight from Yekaterinburg carrying 162 passengers. Russian charter services will initially operate five times a week, rising to nine from mid-October, while charter connectivity from the UK and Kazakhstan is scheduled to follow, strengthening Goa's links with key international source markets.

Mongolia is now just 5 hours away for Indian travellers, thanks to a new non-stop flight route

More than 115 airlines, 55 countries to take part in Delhi aviation summit in March

Routes Asia 2027, taking place in March, will gather more than 115 airlines from diverse nations to address critical aviation connectivity issues in India and across the region. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu highlighted how essential this connectivity is for India's aviation advancement. Hosted at the Bharat Mandapam Convention Centre, the event will encourage conversation among aviation stakeholders to explore plans for boosting airport operations and passenger volumes.

"Tarnishing India's Image," Traveller Says Fellow Indians Jumped Queue At Hanoi Airport