India

After two months: Air India, Air India Express, and IndiGo will restart services to Doha via Hamad International Airport, restoring key India–Qatar air links

Air India plans global routes from Varanasi under India’s hub-and-spoke model, offering a "tremendous boost to international travelers from India’s Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities by cutting down travel time, while making travel seamless and convenient”

The company has completed a full refresh of the first of 26 aircraft, as part of an investment program worth approximately $400 million

Update from the unusual incident in Delhi during which several passengers were injured: Most of them have been released, the air crew has returned to Zurich, and the plane is awaiting inspections and instructions from the Indian authorities

Starting June 15: Etihad will double daily service to Chicago, while Charlotte flights will increase from weekly to daily. The company is strengthening connections between the US, India and Asia via Abu Dhabi

"Fandom doesn’t end at the boundary": Malaysia Airlines has launched a special Mumbai Indians-themed aircraft livery, celebrating cricket fandom while offering discounts on Mumbai flights for a limited time. Starting in January, the airline is the Mumbai Indians' Associate Partner as well as the Official Global Airline Partner

Etihad Airways will introduce its Quiet Cabins concept from May 1, aiming to reduce onboard noise and create a more peaceful travel experience on select next-generation aircraft. The airline has also inked a new frequent flyer partnership with India's largest hotel company

The Italian flag carrier has announced a new direct route connecting Rome to Santo Domingo, a significant strategic network expansion with emphasis on America. Also, starting today: the company will use an AI-powered tool to save fuel and cut emissions

Air India partners with WestJet to improve connections across Canada and the US via single-ticket itineraries. The agreement creates "meaningful new travel options" while "improving the end-to-end journey for travelers"

Etihad Airways enhances premium cabins on Mumbai and Delhi routes with A321LR and upgraded onboard experience. "This is a major upgrade on our flights that demonstrates our commitment to the strategically important Indian market"

Update from the unusual incident in Delhi during which several passengers were injured: Most of them have been released, the air crew has returned to Zurich, and the plane is awaiting inspections and instructions from the Indian authorities

Etihad Airways will introduce its Quiet Cabins concept from May 1, aiming to reduce onboard noise and create a more peaceful travel experience on select next-generation aircraft. The airline has also inked a new frequent flyer partnership with India's largest hotel company

Etihad Airways enhances premium cabins on Mumbai and Delhi routes with A321LR and upgraded onboard experience. "This is a major upgrade on our flights that demonstrates our commitment to the strategically important Indian market"

Temporary fee reductions at 34 airports could strengthen India’s aviation sector and support expansion plans. Akasa Air, among the first to officially praise the decision

The chartered plane, which was performing a medical evacuation flight on the Ranchi-Delhi route, lost radar contact after requesting a diversion due to weather; rescue teams were called to the scene

The Indian Embassy in Tehran has issued an updated travel warning, urging citizens to leave using available means of transportation, maintain continuous contact with the mission, and register in the designated system

The Indian airline has begun operating its first 787-9 Dreamliner, featuring a specially designed cabin, on the Mumbai-Frankfurt route. At the same time, the company has resumed direct flights between Delhi and Shanghai after a six-year hiatus

The first line-fit Air India Dreamliner has landed at Indira Gandhi International Airport, after a direct flight from the Boeing factory. The new, upgraded cabin will be unveiled soon

A vehicle exploded near the metro station near the Red Fort, one of the most symbolic sites in India; the US Embassy issued a security alert for its citizens

Flight AI174 from San Francisco to New Delhi made an emergency landing in Ulaanbaatar after the crew identified a possible problem with the aircraft. All passengers are safe