Air India: News

BMC scraps deal to procure Turkey-made robotic lifebuoys for beaches  

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has scrapped its plan to procure robotic lifebuoys from Turkey.

Brazil's Embraer wants to sell planes to IndiGo, Air India 

Brazilian aerospace giant Embraer is looking to expand its footprint in India, as per PTI.

Air India might order 200 narrow-body jets from Airbus, Boeing

Tata Group-owned Air India is in talks with Airbus and Boeing for a major aircraft order, according to Reuters.

Rain, thunderstorms likely in Delhi with 70 km/h wind speed 

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Delhi on Friday, predicting rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds of up to 70km/h. The warning was upgraded from a previous yellow alert.

Mumbai's newly-inaugurated Worli Metro station flooded after heavy rain

The Worli underground metro station in Mumbai was inundated with muddy water after the city witnessed an early monsoon.

Mid-air theft on Hong Kong-Delhi flight, Chinese national arrested 

A 30-year-old Chinese national, Benlai Pan, was arrested for mid-air theft on an Air India flight from Hong Kong to Delhi.

Air India, IndiGo cancel flights to several cities; issue advisory 

Air India and IndiGo have suspended services to several cities in northern and western India.

'Operation Sindoor' effect: IndiGo, Air India divert and cancel flights

Airlines such as IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air have diverted or canceled their flights on select routes in India, following 'Operation Sindoor.'

Toronto-Delhi Air India flight diverted due to lavatory issue 

A direct Air India flight on the route between Toronto and Delhi was forced to divert and land in Frankfurt on May 2.

Air India suspends Tel Aviv flights until May 6

Air India has temporarily suspended its flights to and from Tel Aviv, Israel, till May 6.

Air India faces $600M loss over Pakistan airspace closure

Air India has estimated an additional cost of about $600 million, owing to a possible year-long closure of Pakistan's airspace.

4 killed, 100 flights delayed as heavy rain lashes Delhi-NCR  

A 26-year-old woman and her three children were killed after a tree fell on a tubewell room in Dwarka's Kharkhari Canal on Friday morning due to strong winds.

What fliers stuck in Srinagar after Pahalgam attack should know

Following the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, which killed over 20 tourists, Air India has announced two additional flights from Srinagar, one each to Delhi and Mumbai.

DGCA urges airlines to avoid fee surge after Pahalgam attack 

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has asked airlines to ensure price stability and increase flight frequency in view of the increased travel demand from Srinagar following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam.

Top Lashkar commander behind Pahalgam attack that killed 26

At least 26 people, including two foreign nationals, were killed in a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday.

Air India looks to buy Boeing jets rejected by China

Air India passenger slaps staff member over delayed flight

Air India is under fire amid an incident of a passenger slapping a crew member for an over seven-hour delay on a Delhi-Mumbai flight.

Broken leg rests, no wheelchair: Vir Das slams Air India

Comedian-actor Vir Das has slammed Air India for not providing a wheelchair facility for his injured wife.

Over 350 flights delayed at Delhi airport due to weather

More than 350 flights have been delayed at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA). Heavy traffic congestion, coupled with adverse weather conditions, caused the disruption.

Man urinates on co-passenger; Air India takes action 

Air India has put a passenger, who allegedly urinated on a co-flyer seated in the business class, on its no-fly list for a month.

Air India's comeback plan includes fleet upgrades, lounges, shorter layovers

Air India is undergoing a massive transformation to regain its lost glory in the cut-throat aviation industry.

Air India now lets you track your baggage using AirTags

Air India has become the first airline in Asia to integrate Apple's AirTag into its baggage tracking system.

Many travelers unnecessarily using wheelchairs to skip long queues: Report 

A report by CNBCTV 18 has flagged serious misuse of wheelchairs by travelers who use the service to skip long queues and avoid lengthy walks at airports.

Bengaluru's 1st rainfall of 2025 causes chaos, flight diversions

Bengaluru received its first heavy rainfall of the year on Saturday, causing widespread civic disruptions across the city.

Heathrow power outage: Air India cancels all flights to/from airport

Air India has announced the cancellation of all its flights to and from London's Heathrow Airport for today.

Air India passenger found dead with seatbelt fastened after landing 

A passenger was found dead with his seatbelt still fastened on an Air India flight after it landed at the Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow.

Lisa Ray slams airline for denying 92-year-old father's medical waiver 

Actor Lisa Ray recently took to social media to criticize Air India for denying a medical waiver request for her 92-year-old father.

'Flushed plastics, rags blocked toilets': Air India on flight diversion  

Air India stated on Monday that the diversion of flight AI126 from Chicago to Delhi after almost all lavatories became unserviceable was due to items flushed down the aircraft's toilets.

New York-bound Air India flight returns to Mumbai after threat 

An Air India flight to New York returned to Mumbai four hours after takeoff due to a security threat.

Clogged toilets force Chicago-Delhi Air India flight to turn around 

An Air India flight was allegedly forced to circle back to Chicago after all but one of its toilets became clogged and inoperable.

India-China direct flights to resume in May

India and China are in discussions to restart direct flights in the coming weeks.

Air India shifts Delhi-Tokyo flights from Narita to Haneda Airport

In a major development, Air India has announced a strategic shift in its Delhi-bound flight operations from Narita Airport to Haneda Airport in Tokyo.

Air India's new partnership makes Australia travel easier

In a bid to boost connectivity and make travel between India and Australia easier, Air India and Virgin Australia have signed a new codeshare agreement.

Need more orders to establish assembly line in India: Boeing

US aerospace giant Boeing has said it needs more orders from India before it can think of setting up a civil aircraft assembly line in the country.

Air India announces sale with fares starting at just ₹1,499

In a bid to boost demand, Air India has launched a limited-time promotional campaign, the 'Namaste World' sale.

Now book Air India flights by texting an AI agent

Top Indian airline Air India has launched a revolutionary feature called eZ Booking. The AI-powered tool makes flight booking a breeze on the company's website.

Top credit cards for monsoon travel in India

Choosing the right credit card can make a world of difference if you are planning a trip this monsoon season in India.

How Air India is capitalizing on growth opportunities with seating

Air India, which has been under the Tata Group's leadership since January 2022, has announced plans to expand its premium economy and business class seating capacity.

Tata Sons ends financial support for new group companies: Report

Tata Sons, the principal investment holding company of the Tata Group, has announced that it will no longer extend debt support to its new ventures like Tata Digital, Tata Electronics, and Air India, according to The Economic Times.

Dense fog engulfs Delhi again; disrupts flights and trains

A severe cold wave coupled with dense fog has thrown daily life out of gear in Delhi.