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An Air India flight AI2651 suffered a tail strike while landing at Bengaluru airport, prompting grounding and cancellation of the return service. All 179 passengers and crew were safe, and the aircraft will undergo detailed inspection as per aviation safety protocols

Air India has suspended several international flights for three months from June due to rising jet fuel prices linked to the Middle East crisis. The airline has also intensified cost-control measures and employee compliance actions amid mounting financial and operational pressure

Air India will suspend and reduce several international flights from June for three months due to soaring jet fuel prices linked to the Middle East crisis. The Tata Group airline is also tightening cost controls, cutting expenses, and enforcing stricter compliance amid mounting financial losses

Air India terminated over 1,000 employees in three years for ethical violations, including misuse of staff travel benefits and baggage irregularities, CEO Campbell Wilson said. The airline is also implementing cost-cutting measures amid mounting financial losses

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