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Support for Airlines from India: 25% Discount on Airport Fees
The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA) has taken a significant step to provide relief to airlines under financial pressure due to the conflict with Iran. Following government directives, a 25% discount on landing and parking fees for domestic flights has been implemented at the country’s major airports for a duration of three months. This decision comes after requests…
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India Suspends60% Free Seat Rule
India Suspends Rule Requiring 60% Free Seat Selection on Flights India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation has suspended a recently introduced requirement mandating airlines to offer at least 60% of seats without additional seat selection fees. The ministry stated that the decision was taken following operational and commercial feedback from airlines. The regulation, announced in March to strengthen passenger rights, also…
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India Lifts Domestic Airfare Cap
The Ministry of Civil Aviation India has announced the removal of the temporary fare cap on domestic flights, effective March 23, 2026. With this decision, airlines regain full flexibility in ticket pricing. The cap had been introduced on December 6, 2025, following major operational disruptions at IndiGo, which led to reduced capacity and sudden spikes in ticket prices. The goal…
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India Approves Deal for 97 Tejas Mk1A Fighter Jets ✅✈️
👉🏻The Indian government has approved the procurement of 97 Tejas Mk1A fighter jets for the Indian Air Force. Valued at $7.4 billion, the deal raises the total order to 180 aircraft, which will gradually replace the aging MiG-21 fleet. 👉🏻Developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the Tejas program is considered a key part of India’s drive for self-reliance in defense.…
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India Extends Airspace Ban on Pakistani Airlines Until June 23
India has extended its ban on Pakistani aircraft using its airspace for another month, now effective until June 23, 2025. The decision was formalized through a new Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued on Friday, May 23. The ban applies to all aircraft registered in Pakistan, as well as all commercial and military aircraft operated, owned, or leased by Pakistan-based airlines.
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Ceasefire Established Between India and Pakistan
Following escalating tensions in the Kashmir region in recent days, India and Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire. U.S. President Donald Trump announced that both sides had reached a consensus on a “complete and immediate ceasefire.” Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar stated that the process was shaped through diplomatic efforts by the United States, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey. With the…
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India Shuts Airports Amid Pakistan Tensions
Multiple Indian Airports Closed Until May 10 Due to India-Pakistan Tensions Several airports across India, including Srinagar, Amritsar, Leh, Jammu, Chandigarh, Jodhpur, and Jamnagar, have suspended scheduled flights until May 10 amid rising tensions with Pakistan. Airlines such as IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air have canceled or rescheduled hundreds of flights. Security measures have been heightened, with all…
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India Extends Air India Crew Hours
India Extends Air India Crew Duty Hours Amid Pakistan Airspace Crisis India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has temporarily relaxed duty time regulations for Air India pilots due to the ongoing crisis following Pakistan’s airspace closure. The new rules, which came into effect on April 30, will remain in place for approximately two weeks and primarily apply to long-haul…
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