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Air India CEO Campbell Wilson urged employees to cut discretionary spending and defer non-critical costs amid financial pressures from global conflicts and rising fuel prices. The airline ruled out layoffs while adjusting pay timelines under its ongoing transformation plan

Air India board has reportedly discussed cost-cutting measures, including furloughs and bonus deferments, amid rising losses and operational pressures linked to West Asia tensions and higher fuel prices. The airline is also reviewing leadership transition and long-term financial restructuring plans.

The UAE has resumed normal air navigation operations, leading to increased flights between the UAE and India. The Ministry of External Affairs said flight services across parts of the Middle East are improving while Indian missions continue assisting citizens amid evolving regional conditions

Indian airlines including Air India, Air India Express and IndiGo will resume operations at Hamad International Airport from May 1 after disruptions caused by regional conflict. The move signals gradual normalisation of air connectivity as Qatar reopens its airspace to commercial traffic

Air India plans to introduce a performance-linked stock option scheme to boost productivity and retain talent. The Tata Group aims to align employee performance with growth as part of efforts to turn around the loss-making airline

Campbell Wilson has been under fire since June 12 last year following the crash of London-bound flight shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, which killed 241 of the 242 people on board. He has also faced criticism over regulatory lapses

Air India has revised fuel surcharges for domestic and international flights due to rising jet fuel prices. Domestic fares will follow a distance-based structure, while international routes see steeper hikes, reflecting global fuel cost pressures on airlines

Air India will shift all domestic flights at Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 starting March 29. The move covers 210 weekly flights, consolidating domestic and international operations at T2, which offers upgraded facilities and passenger convenience.

Indian airlines announced limited but continued flight operations to West Asia on March 22 amid the evolving Middle East situation. IndiGo, Air India and Air India Express advised passengers to monitor flight status due to possible last-minute changes.

Airlines have opposed the government’s mandate for free selection of 60 per cent seats, warning it will lead to higher airfares. The FIA urged withdrawal of the rule, citing revenue losses, rising costs and potential impact on affordability for passengers

An Air India flight from Delhi to Vancouver returned after over seven hours in the air due to an operational issue. The aircraft turned back over Chinese airspace and landed safely, with passengers later flown out the next morning.

The DGCA has granted temporary relaxation in pilot duty norms for Air India’s long-haul flights as the airline takes longer routes to avoid restricted airspace over Iran and Iraq. The changes allow extended flying time and reduced crew requirements until April 30

Air India and Air India Express will operate 72 flights to and from West Asia despite tensions, including services to Jeddah and Muscat. Meanwhile, airlines including IndiGo and Akasa Air introduced fuel surcharges due to rising ATF prices

A Hyderabad pastor and over 140 passengers stranded in Bahrain returned to India via Saudi Arabia after airspace closures due to regional conflict. Gulf Air operated a special flight to Kochi as authorities facilitated the evacuation

An Air India Express flight from Hyderabad made a hard landing at Phuket International Airport, causing the nose landing gear to collapse. All 131 passengers and crew were evacuated safely while the runway remained closed for hours.

Amid escalating US-Israel-Iran tensions, Indian airlines including IndiGo and Air India will operate 58 repatriation flights from Gulf cities such as Dubai. Authorities urged passengers to await airline confirmation as regional airspace remains partially restricted

Air India repatriated 149 passengers from Dubai amid Middle East tensions on flight AI916D, marking the first special operation by an Indian airline. Earlier, 143 crew members returned safely on flight AI918D

Air India passengers in Tel Aviv were evacuated to shelters, and the airline has suspended flights to New Delhi for a week after Israel launched a pre-emptive strike on Iran.

Two Airbus A320 aircraft belonging to Air India and IndiGo came into contact at Mumbai airport on Tuesday evening when their wingtips touched while taxiing. The incident delayed flights AI2732 (Mumbai–Coimbatore) and 6E791 (Hyderabad–Mumbai).

Air India has introduced its first 787-9 Dreamliner equipped with Thales’ AVANT Up in-flight entertainment system at Wings India 2026. The advanced IFE offers 4K HDR touchscreens, USB-C and USB-A fast charging, and Bluetooth pairing.