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Air India is the flag carrier of India with its main hub at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, and secondary hubs at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai, alongside several focus cities across India. Headquartered in Gurugram, the airline is owned by Air India Limited, which is owned by the Tata Group and Singapore Airlines. As of November 2024, the airline serves 102 domestic and international destinations operating a variety of Airbus and Boeing aircraft and is the second-largest airline in India in terms of passengers carried after IndiGo. Air India became the 27th member of Star Alliance on 11 July 2014.
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India-Pakistan War: Big advisory for all air travellers issued by Air India, check latest update hereAmid India-Pakistan war, Air India issued a statement and said that 'In view of an order by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security on enhanced measures at airports, passengers across India are advised..DNA - Published | |
IndiGo, SpiceJet, Air India cancel multiple flights from these cities till May10 after Operation Sindoor, check complete list hereFlights are affected in some of the major north Indian cities; passengers need to check flight status before reaching airport.DNA - Published | |
Flyer deplaned from Air India flight amid high alert post 'Operation Sindoor'IndiaTimes - Published | |
From Srinagar to Chandigarh: Check cities where Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet have halted flight operations amid Operation SindoorThe Srinagar airfield has been completely shut down for the day, resulting in the suspension of all commercial flight operations, according to the Airports Authority of India.DNA - Published | |
Operation Sindoor: Several airports in north India including Srinagar closedFollowing India's 'Operation Sindoor,' airlines have cancelled flights to Srinagar, Leh, Jammu, and other airports. Air India cancelled flights to several destinations until noon on May 7th, diverting..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Operation Sindoor: Airports across north India to remain shut, Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet halt flights, check advisoryIn the wake of Operation Sindoor, the Airports Authority of India has verified the closure of the Srinagar airfield, with no commercial flights scheduled to operate from the area for the day.DNA - Published | |
Air India diverts two international flights amid 'Operation Sindoor' airspace curbsAir India diverted two international flights to Delhi due to air traffic disruptions following India's military action, 'Operation Sindoor', against terror camps in PoK. IndiGo and SpiceJet cautioned..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Air India Toronto-Delhi flight diverted to Frankfurt due to clogged toiletsAn Air India flight from Toronto to Delhi was diverted to Frankfurt due to blocked toilets, marking the second such incident in two months. The airline cited a technical fault, but sources revealed..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Air India, other airlines suspend Tel Aviv flights after Houthi missile attack on Ben Gurion airportThe Israeli military attempted to intercept the missile fired from Yemen but was unable to shoot it down.DNA - Published | |
Top five news of the day: Air India halts Tel Aviv route after missile hits Israeli airport; Owaisi slams 'failed nation' PakistanFollowing a missile strike near Tel Aviv, Air India diverted its Delhi-Tel Aviv flight to Abu Dhabi, later suspending the route. Amid rising India-Pakistan tensions after the Pahalgam attack, Air Chief..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Missile attack on Tel Aviv airport: Air India flight safely diverts to Abu DhabiFollowing a missile strike near Ben Gurion Airport, Air India flight AI 139 en route to Tel Aviv was diverted to Abu Dhabi. Consequently, Air India and Lufthansa Group's SWISS have suspended Tel Aviv..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Air India flight to Tel Aviv diverted to Abu Dhabi after missile strike near Israeli airportAir India flight AI139, flying from Delhi to Tel Aviv, was diverted to Abu Dhabi after a missile strike occurred near Tel Aviv airport on Sunday. The Boeing 787 was about an hour away from landing when..IndiaTimes - Published | ‘Trials started for airside baggage transfer from T3 to T1:’ DIAL CEODelhi Airport is trialing airside baggage transfers between T3 and T1 to ease connections, especially with increased traffic from Air India and IndiGo's expansions. International arriving passengers..IndiaTimes - Published |
Business class peegate redux: This time on Air India’s Delhi-Bangkok flightA business class passenger on Air India’s Delhi-Bangkok flight urinated on a co-passenger before landing on April 9, 2025. Air India confirmed the incident and said the crew followed procedures. The..IndiaTimes - Published | SHOCKING incident: Air India Passenger URINATES on fellow traveler on Delhi-Bangkok flightAir India said that an incident of "unruly passenger behavior" was reported on its Delhi-Bangkok flight on April 9 and the matter has been reported to the authorities (DGCA).DNA - Published |
'Terrible experience': Ex-WHO chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan slams Air India over customer service; airline respondsFormer ICMR chief Soumya Swaminathan has publicly criticized Air India, labeling her experience as "terrible." Despite her loyalty and sufficient mileage, she was unable to upgrade her Nairobi to Delhi..IndiaTimes - Published | ‘Indians among our biggest job applicants:’ Riyadh Air CEO Tony DouglasRiyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's upcoming second national carrier, has seen significant interest from Indian aviation professionals, with India being one of the top sources of applications. The airline is..IndiaTimes - Published |
Aging aircraft, old ducts, scaling in pipes, and passenger behaviour lead to stinkAir India, now under Tata Group, continues to face issues with clogged toilets caused by passengers flushing inappropriate items. Engineers noted the old aircrafts’ ducts are increasingly susceptible..IndiaTimes - Published | As clothes, plastic bags clog loos, AI issues an unusual appeal to flyersAir India urged passengers to use lavatories for their intended purposes after a flight from Chicago to Delhi diverted back due to clogged toilets. Items like polythene bags, rags, and clothes were..IndiaTimes - Published |
Air India reveals what caused its flight to return to US: 'Polythene bags, clothes were stuck in...'AI126 from Chicago to Delhi returned to the US city and on that day, the airline said the air return was due to a technical issue.DNA - Published | Flushed clothes & bags clogged loos: 'Use lavatories only for purpose they are meant for,' Air India appeals to flyersAir India has advised passengers to use lavatories appropriately after a Chicago-Delhi flight on March 5, 2025, was forced to return due to clogged toilets. The airline found inappropriate items like..IndiaTimes - Published |
Air India flight to New York returns to Mumbai following a mid-air bomb threat, undergoes security checkThe sources said there was a bomb threat and a note was found in one of the lavatories of the plane. There were 322 people, including 19 crew members in the Boeing 777-300 ER aircraft, one of the..DNA - Published | Clogged toilets? Air India flight forced to return to Chicago after 10 hours in airAn Air India flight from Chicago to Delhi returned to Chicago after over ten hours due to technical issues, specifically non-functional toilets. Passenger accommodations were provided, and the airline..IndiaTimes - Published |
Denied wheelchair by Air India, 82-year-old woman falls at airport, admitted to ICU: 'Such little value for...'In a post on X, Parul Kanwar, the woman's granddaughter, narrated their plight saying they had booked an Air India flight from Delhi to Bengaluru for Tuesday this week. The ticked, shared by Kanwar,..DNA - Published | DGCA calls meeting with Air India over Shivraj Chouhan's seat complaintIndiaTimes - Published |
'Lean cushion', not 'broken seat', behind Shivraj row?Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan experienced discomfort on an Air India flight due to a sunken seat. Engineers clarified the seat was not broken but had lean cushioning. Chouhan..IndiaTimes - Published | After getting ‘broken seat’, Shivraj Singh Chouhan slams AI for ‘cheating’ passengersUnion agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan experienced an uncomfortable journey on an Air India flight due to a broken seat, raising concerns about the airline's service under Tata Group..IndiaTimes - Published |
'My Misconception': Shivraj Singh Chouhan slams Air India over broken seat, questions TATA takeover improvementsUnion Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan criticized Air India after being allotted a broken seat on a Bhopal-Delhi flight, questioning its service quality post-TATA takeover.DNA - Published | ‘Cheating passengers, taking advantage of people’: Shivraj Singh Chouhan slams Air India for ‘broken seat’Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan criticised Air India after encountering a broken seat during his flight. He expressed disappointment over poor service and questioned the management for charging..IndiaTimes - Published |
Government says 13 people arrested for hoax bomb threats to airlines in 2024In 2024, 13 people were arrested in connection with hoax bomb threats to airlines, according to the Indian government. A total of 728 bomb threats were reported, with 714 targeting domestic carriers...IndiaTimes - Published | DGCA penalises Air India Rs 30 lakh for having a pilot without required recency operate a flightThe Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has imposed a penalty of Rs 30 lakh on Air India for allowing a first officer to operate a flight without meeting mandatory recency requirements. The..IndiaTimes - Published |
Air India to resume Delhi-Tel Aviv non-stops from March 2IndiaTimes - Published | Halwara airport nears completion: 100% civil works finished, flights to begin soonDeputy Commissioner Jitendra Jorwal announced the completion of all civil work at Ludhiana's Halwara Airport terminal. Collaboration with IAF is accelerating final connectivity tasks. Air India plans..IndiaTimes - Published |
Mahakumbh 2025: Air India announces new daily flight to Prayagraj from THIS city; check detailsBesides Air India, IndiGo and Akasa Air also operate flights to Prayagraj from different cities.DNA - Published | New Year gift: Air India rolls out Wi-Fi internet on select fleet for domestic & int’l routesAir India now offers Wi-Fi on its Airbus A350, Boeing 787-9, and some A321neo aircraft, making it the first Indian airline to provide in-flight Wi-Fi on domestic flights. Complimentary for an..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Sounded happy 15 minutes before suicide': What we know so far about Air India pilot Srishti Tuli's deathAir India pilot Srishti Tuli, who was found dead in her Mumbai flat, spoke to her family just 15 minutes before taking her life. Her boyfriend, Aditya Pandit, currently in custody, allegedly coerced..IndiaTimes - Published | AI rule isn't music to guitarists' earsAir India now enforces a rule preventing guitars from being carried in the cabin, requiring either an extra seat purchase or checking in the instrument. Musicians are critical of this policy,..IndiaTimes - Published |
25-year-old Air India pilot dies by suicide in Mumbai, boyfriend held for abetmentAn Air India pilot died by suicide in her Mumbai flat. Police arrested her boyfriend. He allegedly harassed and humiliated her. He also forced her to change her eating habits. The pilot's uncle filed a..IndiaTimes - Published Also reported by •DNA | Air India urination case: SC asks Centre, DGCA to come up with 'something creative' to handle unruly flyersIndiaTimes - Published |
Now, pay more for checking-in second bag to Europe & UK on Air IndiaAir India has revised its baggage policy for flights to Europe and the UK, aligning with major international airlines. Passengers now have the option to choose between a lower-cost economy fare with..IndiaTimes - Published | First flight after Air India-Vistara merger takes off from Doha to MumbaiAir India and Vistara, both under the Tata Group, marked their merger with the first international flight AI2286 from Doha to Mumbai. Vistara's final solo flight departed from Bhubaneswar, concluding..IndiaTimes - Published |
Now, only ‘Muslim meal’ to have halal certificate: Air IndiaAir India, after merging with Vistara and expanding its operations, has mandated passengers to pre-book meals. Halal certification will now only be provided for pre-booked 'Muslim meals,' except for..IndiaTimes - Published | Vistara to make last flight today before Air India merger, all you need to knowVistara, a joint venture between Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, will fully merge with Air India, also owned by Tata Group.DNA - Published |
Fastening seat belt for merger: AI to deploy additional staff at airports for Vistara customers from Nov 12India's aviation sector is bracing for the merger of Vistara into Air India. To ensure a smooth transition for passengers, Air India is implementing several measures, including help desks, staff..IndiaTimes - Published | Amid bomb threats, ammunition cartridges found in Dubai-Delhi Air India flightAmmunition cartridges were found in the pocket of a seat on an Air India flight AI916 flying from Dubai to New Delhi after it landed at New Delhi airport, an Air India spokesperson said on Saturday.DNA - Published |
New airline from Uttar Pradesh gets govt approval, set to compete with IndiGo, Air IndiaThe first scheduled airline from Uttar Pradesh has received approval to operate and aims to enhance connectivity between major cities with a modern fleet.DNA - Published | 'My father was on the flight': Jaishankar opens up about 1984 Air India hijackIndiaTimes - Published |
Who is Captain Yogesh Bairagi? BJP candidate against Vinesh Phogat in HaryanaThe Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced Captain Yogesh Bairagi, a former Air India pilot and vice president of Haryana BJP's youth wing, as its candidate for the Julana assembly constituency...IndiaTimes - Published | Vistara set to take off its last flight on November 11, operations to merge with...Vistara will cease operations under its brand on November 11, 2024, with its services merging into Air India from November 12.DNA - Published |
