Akasa Air strengthens fleet with 40th aircraft induction
Akasa Air welcomed its 40th aircraft, marking a significant milestone in the airline's journey and underscoring the pace and consistency of its growth since commencing operations in August 2022. The first leg of the aircraft’s delivery flight commenced from Seattle, USA, to Reykjavik, Iceland and concluded with the final leg from Cairo, Egypt, to Bengaluru, India. Bearing registration...
Akasa Air to launch daily flights from Udaipur to Mumbai & Bengaluru
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...
IHCL signs 283‑key Gateway in Bengaluru
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced the signing of a Gateway in Yeshwantpur, Bengaluru. This is a brownfield project. Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President – Real Estate & Development, IHCL, said, “Bengaluru is among India’s leading lodging markets with Yeshwantpur as a key commercial micro-market. The addition of the reimagined Gateway brand in Yeshwantpur reinforces IHCL’s...
Air France launches direct Bengaluru, Delhi & Mumbai summer flights to Paris and beyond
Air France continues to strengthen connectivity between India, France, and destinations across the world through its extensive global network via Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport. With daily direct summer operations from Bengaluru, Delhi and Mumbai, the airline connects Indian travellers to Paris and beyond, offering access to over 190 destinations worldwide through its hub at Paris-Charles...
Air India Express launches direct flights between Bengaluru and Phuket
Air India Express has commenced direct flights between Bengaluru and Phuket. The inaugural flight departed from Bengaluru on June 1, 2026, marking the launch of the new service and providing travellers with convenient access to Phuket. This launch further expands Air India Express’ footprint in Thailand, complementing the Bengaluru–Bangkok service introduced in October last year...
Akasa Air set to connect NIA with two Indian cities from June 16
Akasa Air is set to commence operations from Noida International Airport (NIA), connecting it directly with two key Indian cities, marking a pivotal moment in its expansion journey. Effective June 16, 2026, the airline will commence daily direct flights connecting Noida International Airport with Bengaluru and Navi Mumbai, strengthening access to the National Capital Region (NCR)...
Virgin Atlantic increases operation between Heathrow-Bengaluru
Virgin Atlantic is increasing services between London Heathrow and Bengaluru (Bangalore) from 11 to 13 flights per week from June 1, 2026, through to the end of the summer season, marking a significant step towards double-daily operations on the route. The enhanced schedule builds on the airline’s growing Bengaluru presence and follows the introduction of additional...
Akasa Air unveils operations from Dibrugarh; strengthens its footprint in Assam
Akasa Air commenced operations from Dibrugarh, further strengthening its presence in Assam. The inaugural flight on February 3, 2026, departed from Dibrugarh Airport and arrived at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru. The new route is designed to improve accessibility in the region, supporting the growing demand for trade, commerce, tourism, and business travel...
Sharjah sees strong tourism growth in 2025, with India as a key source market
Building on consistent year-on-year growth, Sharjah welcomed more than 172,000 Indian visitors in 2024, a figure that laid a strong foundation for the significant growth witnessed in 2025.
Vietjet added 22 aircraft in a single month
The newly delivered and upcoming aircraft include 9 Boeing 737 aircraft for Vietjet Thailand, 7 new-generation Airbus aircraft and 6 other aircraft for Vietjet Group in Vietnam.
