Akasa Air announced the addition of Udaipur to its expanding domestic network. Effective October 15, 2026, the airline will commence daily direct flights connecting Udaipur with Mumbai and Bengaluru. Commenting on the launch, Anand Srinivasan, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer, Akasa Air, said, “We are delighted to launch services to Udaipur, a city that...

Adani Mundra Airport has commenced scheduled commercial operations in partnership with Star Air, effective June 23, 2026. This expansion establishes direct air connectivity between Mundra and eight critical destinations, facilitating efficient transit for business and trade professionals. The other cities that airline will connect Mundra include Hindon, Surat, Belagavi, Bengaluru, Kolhapur...

Akasa Air announced strong financial and operational performance for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, reflecting the continued strength of its business model, disciplined execution, and growing customer preference. During FY2025–26, the airline delivered strong growth across key business metrics. Operating revenue increased 37%, supported by a 30% growth in capacity measured through...

Riyadh is strengthening its connectivity with key markets across Europe and the Middle East, with six new routes set to come online in seven weeks, providing travellers with greater access to the Saudi capital amid growing demand for business and leisure travel. The expansion comes as Riyadh Air continues to develop its route network alongside established carriers, adding services to...

Amid the West Asia crisis, rapidly rising fuel prices, challenging cost environment and global uncertainties, IndiGo has put a temporary suspension of flight operations to Langkawi, Krabi, Ho Chi Minh, Hong Kong and Shanghai, effective July 1, 2026. Siem Reap starting July 3, 2026, until September 30, 2026. The airline will resume bookings for all the impacted services starting October 1...

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its data for April 2026 global passenger demand. According to the data the total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was down by -3.4% compared to April 2025. Excluding the Middle East, demand increased by 1.2%. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), decreased -2.9% year-on-year...

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data showing that European air connectivity essentially flatlined in 2025 with a net 1% growth in the total number of routes connecting the continent (both internally and with other parts of the world). This is below the compound annual growth of 1.5% over the last decade. In 2025, total 1,127 routes across the...

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) presented data showing Egypt’s strong aviation growth outlook and called for continued collaboration between government and industry to ensure that future growth is supported by cost-effective infrastructure, globally aligned regulation, and progress on sustainability. IATA’s long-term passenger traffic outlook for Egypt shows that in...

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...

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on African governments to prioritise aviation as a strategic enabler of economic and social development. “Aviation is economic infrastructure for Africa. Its value lies in the long term benefits it delivers. An aviation strategy focused on safety, cost-competitiveness, energy security/sustainability, and ease of doing business...