Asia-Pacific aviation remains resilient but under
ASIA-PACIFIC: The latest IATA data shows Asia-Pacific airlines recorded a 2.0% year-on-year decline in passenger traffic in June 2026, with capacity down 2.1%.Read More
Cebu Pacific restores Vietnam–Philippines connec
MANILA/VIETNAM: Cebu Pacific will restore direct Hanoi-Clark services from November 20 and Ho Chi Minh City-Cebu flights from October 26. Both routes willRead More
Flyadeal makes Mumbai its second Indian gateway
MUMBAI/RIYADH: Saudi low-cost carrier flyadeal will begin direct Riyadh-Mumbai flights on October 3, making Mumbai its second Indian gateway after Hyderabad. The airlineRead More
Air India expands drug testing to every pilot afte
NEW DELHI: Air India has moved beyond the regulatory minimum by introducing mandatory substance testing for all pilots, including those at Air IndiaRead More
India’s Aviation Growth Meets a New Cost Reality
India’s aviation market is expanding even as airlines face increasing pressure to make every route economically viable. New capacity from carriers such asRead More
flyadeal Adds Riyadh–Mumbai Capacity as Saudi-In
Saudi low-cost carrier flyadeal is set to launch a Riyadh–Mumbai service from October 3, 2026, adding another direct link between Saudi Arabia andRead More
Emirates Uses Unlimited Date Changes to Add Flexib
Emirates has introduced unlimited free date changes on eligible Dubai flights, highlighting how flexibility is becoming an increasingly important competitive tool for airlines.Read More
Airlines Face a Profitability Squeeze as Fuel Cost
Global airlines are heading into 2026 with a difficult equation: passenger demand remains resilient, but rising fuel costs are threatening profitability. IATA hasRead More
India’s International Air Capacity Falls 3.3% in
India’s international scheduled airline capacity has declined 3.3% year-on-year in August, falling to 7.89 million seats from 8.09 million last year. Overall capacityRead More
Economist’s perspective on India’s Air
India's Airport-Airline Ownership Rethink Economist’s perspective on India’s Airport-Airline Ownership Rethink What the proposed reform would actually change, and how it is likelyRead More