Air India: News
Air India Express to remove business class seats next year
Air India Express, a subsidiary of the Tata Group, is preparing to eliminate business class seats from its aircraft in 2025.
Air India's Delhi-Vizag flight receives hoax bomb threat
A suspected bomb threat on Air India flight AI-471, en route from Delhi to Vishakhapatnam, was declared a hoax on Wednesday.
Air India to offer in-flight Wi-Fi starting with Delhi-London route
Air India has announced plans to introduce in-flight Wi-Fi services on its flights, beginning with the A350 aircraft operating between Delhi and London (Heathrow).
Vistara will operate its final flight on November 11
Vistara, the full-service airline, has announced that it will operate its last flight on November 11. This decision comes as part of the ongoing merger process with Air India.
Modi government clears final hurdle in Air India-Vistara merger
The Indian government has approved a significant $276 million investment by Singapore Airlines, into the newly merged entity of Air India and Vistara.
Air India fined ₹90 lakh for flying with unqualified crew
Air India, the national flag carrier, has been penalized ₹90 lakh by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for operating a flight with an unqualified crew.
Bomb threat on AI flight: Emergency declared at Thiruvananthapuram airport
A state of full emergency was declared at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on Thursday, after a bomb threat on an Air India flight from Mumbai.
Domestic air traffic soars 7.3% to 1.3cr passengers in July
India's domestic air travel sector witnessed a significant surge in July, with over 1.29 crore passengers taking to the skies.
'Deeply anguished': Air India after stewardess assaulted in London hotel
Air India has issued a statement after a cabin crew member was allegedly attacked by an intruder at the Radisson Red Hotel at London's Heathrow this week.
Bangladesh crisis: Special Air India flight brings back 205 passengers
A special Air India flight evacuated 205 people, including six infants, from Dhaka, Bangladesh to New Delhi on Wednesday morning.
After high-profile assassinations, Israel braces for retaliation, wider conflict
Tensions have flared in the Middle East following the assassinations of Hamas's chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on Wednesday and top Hezbollah commander, Fouad Shukur, in Beirut.
Air India cancels Delhi-Tel Aviv flight amid Iran-Israel tensions
Air India has suspended all flights to and from Tel Aviv until August 8, in response to the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Vistara follows Air India's lead, introduces VRS for ground staff
Indian airline Vistara has followed Air India's lead by announcing a voluntary retirement scheme (VRS), and a voluntary separation scheme (VSS) for its permanent ground staff.
Honeywell secures maintenance contract with Air India
Global conglomerate Honeywell announced a long-term agreement with Tata Group-owned Air India on Monday.
Flights delayed, canceled amid Mumbai rain; airlines issue advisory
Heavy and continuous rainfall in Mumbai has severely disrupted flight operations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
Microsoft outage: IndiGo cancels 280+ flights in 2 days
IndiGo, India's largest airline, has canceled 93 flights today due to a massive outage at Microsoft.
Why Air India passenger who refused all refreshments was arrested
A passenger's refusal to consume any food or drink during an Air India flight from Jeddah to Delhi led to a gold smuggling bust worth ₹69 lakh.
Air India launches e-gift cards; how, where to use them
Air India has launched Air India Gift Cards as a new addition to its digital services.
AI 'forgets' to load student's luggage on San Francisco-Bengaluru flight
Pooja Kathail, a Computational Biology PhD student at UC Berkeley, recently accused Air India of failing to load her luggage onto her flight from San Francisco to Bengaluru.
Air India welcomes first Airbus A320neo in new livery
Air India has hit a significant milestone in its transformation journey, with the arrival of its first Airbus A320neo, featuring a new livery.
GF loses luggage, developer boyfriend builds website to shame airlines
Ever pack your favorites for a vacation, only to have the airline "accidentally" send it on a solo trip to a mystery location? Some of us have had unpleasant experiences.
Bomb threat on London-bound Air India flight, suspect apprehended
An Air India flight bound for London received a bomb threat on Tuesday.
'Dark forces energized again...': Canadian MP recalls AI Kanishka bombing
Indian-origin Canadian MP Chandra Arya on Thursday remembered the 1985 Air India Bombing—that killed 329 people—saying that the ideology responsible for the terrorist attack is still alive among some people in Canada.
Unusual items found in recent food, online deliveries in India
In a series of unsettling incidents, customers across India have reported finding bizarre items in their food and online orders.
Air India's domestic flights getting premium economy class this July
Air India has announced the introduction of a premium economy class on certain domestic routes, starting in July.
Canada's 'moment of silence' for Nijjar, India's '1985 bombing' reply
The Canadian Parliament held a moment of silence on Tuesday to mark the first death anniversary of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Video: IndiGo, Air India flights nearly collide at Mumbai airport
A potential disaster was narrowly averted at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport when two flights, one from IndiGo and another from Air India, came dangerously close on the same runway.
Air India CEO announces major fleet overhaul, consolidation strategy
Air India is set to retrofit over 100 aircraft, including 40 wide-body planes, as part of a fleet revamp, according to CEO Campbell Wilson.
How Indian airlines are adopting AI for superior customer service
Indian airlines are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance customer service and reduce the workload of their agents.
Air India gets ministry notice over 20-hour flight delay
Air India on Friday received a notice from the Civil Aviation Ministry due to a 20-hour delay on a Delhi-San Francisco flight.
20-hour delay in Air India flight, people faint without AC
An Air India flight from Delhi to San Francisco was delayed by over 20 hours.
Pilot's plea seeking disqualification of Modi as Varanasi candidate rejected
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition on Thursday seeking to disqualify Prime Minister Narendra Modi from contesting the 2024 general election from the Varanasi constituency.
Air India flight collides with tug tractor at Pune Airport
An Air India flight bound for Delhi collided with a tug tractor while taxiing toward the runway at Pune Airport on Thursday.
Bengaluru airport's T2 sees water leakage after heavy rainfall
Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) Terminal 2 (T2) experienced water leakage due to heavy rainfall on Thursday.
Air India's last Boeing 747 'Agra' embarks on final journey
Air India's final Boeing 747, affectionately known as "Agra" and previously registered as VT-EVA, took off for its last flight from Mumbai on Monday.
2 Air India flights cross Iranian airspace hours before attack
At least two Air India planes traversed the Iranian-controlled airspace just hours before Iran launched a large-scale aerial attack on Israel.
Domestic airfare in India surges up to 30%: Here's why
Air travel within India has become significantly more expensive, with fares on several major routes witnessing a rise of up to 30%.
Vistara flight cancelations: Why pilots are protesting over new contract
Vistara Airlines is currently grappling with a severe crisis, leading to a significant number of flight cancelations and delays.
Guwahati airport roof collapses partially due to heavy rain
A sudden storm and heavy rainfall led to a partial ceiling collapse at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati on Sunday.
Air India fined Rs. 80 lakh by DGCA: Here's why
Air India has been slapped with a hefty fine of Rs. 80 lakh by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).