Air India will launch the direct flight services from Guwahati to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, scheduled to begin on August 4, 2026. Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, announced this strategic expansion through post on X and shared that it marks a significant milestone in positioning Guwahati as a pivotal travel and transit hub for Southeast Asia...

Air India and Booking.com announced a strategic partnership to deliver a more seamless and rewarding travel booking experience. The partnership offers customers to access a vast array of global accommodations via a dedicated co-branded platform on the airline’s website and mobile app, powered by Booking.com, along with exclusive benefits and loyalty rewards for Maharaja Club members...

Air India opened bookings for its first flights under the Government of India’s hub-and-spoke model, introducing these as ‘Easy Connect’ flights, and enabling travellers from cities beyond major hubs to drop baggage and complete immigration at origin airport and travel to destinations across the world. The airline’s new Easy Connect flights will commence from Varanasi on June 25, 2026...

Air India and Thai Airways International (THAI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) building on their existing interline agreement, to explore a deeper partnership aimed at boosting connectivity between Thailand, India, and destinations beyond, leveraging each other’s global network strengths. The MoU was signed on June 7, 2026 on the sidelines of the ongoing IATA AGM in Rio de...

Air India and Riyadh Air have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the foundation for a partnership that will offer guests seamless connections between India, Saudi Arabia, and destinations beyond. The MoU reflects the shared ambition of both full-service premium carriers to boost global connectivity for travellers flying between India, Saudi Arabia, and beyond...

Air India announced the rationalisation of its services on select international routes between June and August 2026. The adjustments have been made in response to a combination of factors, including continued airspace restrictions over certain regions and record high jet fuel prices for international operations, which significantly impact the commercial viability of certain planned services...

Airport NEO Ground Services Company, evolved from Vietjet’s Ground Services Center (VJGS), has successfully handled Air India’s inaugural scheduled international flight to Hanoi at Noi Bai International Airport. Airport NEO now delivers a full suite of ground handling services for Air India’s flights to and from Hanoi, backed by rigorous safety and security standards...

Despite the complexities and current crisis, the overarching sentiment is largely optimistic. With India’s travel and hospitality sector currently contributing around 5–6% to GDP and projected to reach 10% in the coming years, the industry is poised for significant expansion. The industry experts couldn’t agree more.

Air India group announced further revisions to its fuel surcharge structure across domestic and international routes. Following the government's decision to cap the domestic ATF price hike at 25%, the Air India group is moving from a flat domestic surcharge to a more calibrated, distance-based grid, effective from April 8, 2026 (including Air India Express flights). This transition aligns...

Air India and Air India Express will together operate 32 scheduled and non-scheduled flights, to and from the West Asia region on April 7, 2026. This includes 16 non-scheduled flights to and from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), subject to availability of slots and other prevailing conditions at the departure stations at the time. These flights are being operated with the requisite permissions...