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Travel Watch: Air India Navratri menu 2026; What passengers can eat onboard flights and at Delhi and Mumbai lounges

Air India introduces special Navratri meals on select flights and airport lounges, featuring fasting-friendly dishes from October 10 to 20.

Air India board expected to review staff travel policy, cost-saving proposals

Bringing down cost of flying can lead to disruptive aviation growth: Air India executive

Air India aims to make air travel more affordable in India by reducing taxes and enhancing regional connectivity. The domestic passenger traffic is expected to rise from 340 million to 1.1 billion by 2040, indicating substantial market potential. Air India's Chief Commercial Officer emphasized the importance of utilizing regional airports to improve connectivity. Currently, Indian carriers hold a limited share of the long-haul market, presenting growth opportunities.

Delta delays launch of direct US flights to Saudi Arabia

Delta Air Lines has decided to delay the introduction of direct flights from Atlanta to Riyadh that were scheduled for October due to recent Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport, raising significant safety concerns. The Federal Aviation Administration has issued warnings regarding dangerous conditions in Saudi airspace for aircraft. Additionally, Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation has extended its operations suspension without a specified date for resuming flights.

Malaysia Airlines reports 10 per cent passenger growth on India-Malaysia routes in H1 2026

Malaysia Airlines carried close to one million passengers between India and Malaysia in the first half of 2026, recording 10 per cent year-on-year growth. The airline operates 80 weekly flights across 10 Indian cities and has signed memoranda of understanding with PayU, Times Black and Jio Network to expand consumer engagement through payments, lifestyle and digital media partnerships.

Udaipur to get new flights to Noida and Navi Mumbai: IndiGo to launch direct services, Akasa Air to operate...

Malaysia Airlines eyes India expansion, open to partnerships says CEO Bakar

Skies over Saudi capital Riyadh largely empty after deadly Houthi strikes on airport

The skies above the Saudi capital Riyadh were largely empty on Monday after deadly attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis on the city's airport, with about 60% of scheduled flights expected to be cancelled, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium.

Air India launches EasyRoam travel eSIM with roaming plans

SriLankan Airlines conducts A330 training programme for six Etihad Airways examiners

SriLankan Airlines has conducted an Airbus A330 Line Flying Under Supervision programme for six senior training and examination pilots from Etihad Airways. The initiative highlights the Sri Lankan carrier’s flight training capabilities and operational expertise, while strengthening cooperation between the two airlines. The programme received support from Sri Lanka’s aviation authorities, Ministry of Defence and other stakeholders.

3 things tech every travel girl needs in her cabin bag

Three travel gadgets I personally carry on flights, from a portable fan and power bank to comfortable noise-cancelling earbuds.

Navi Mumbai airport adds MSRTC bus services to Dadar, Borivali and Pune

Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) has introduced Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) bus services connecting the airport with Dadar, CSMT, Borivali and Pune. The first phase includes 16 daily services on the Dadar-CSMT corridor, eight to Borivali and two to Pune. Fares start at INR 170, with additional routes to Thane, Nashik and other Maharashtra towns planned.