Airlines
Flying with Delta Airlines? Your luggage just got expensive — here’s how much you’ll pay
Delta said that for bookings made on or after Wednesday, fees for the first and second checked bags will go up by $10 each, while the cost of a third checked bag will increase by $50.
2 min read7 Apr 2026Explained — Why the government rolled back its 60% free flight seat allocation plan
The 18 March order from the civil aviation ministry directed the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to ensure airlines allocate at least 60% of seats on any flight, free of additional charges, to guarantee fair access for passengers.
2 min read3 Apr 2026Civil aviation ministry suspends 60% free seat selection rule pending review
The move had triggered strong objections from carriers, which argued that such a mandate could disrupt existing fare structures under India’s deregulated aviation pricing regime.
2 min read2 Apr 2026Malaysia rolls out WFH, China mulls fuel surcharge on domestic flights — how Asia is coping with fuel crisis
Asia faces a fuel crisis as Malaysia introduces work-from-home for civil servants and Chinese airlines raise fuel surcharges amid rising oil prices and Middle East tensions.
2 min read2 Apr 2026Airlines to allot 60% of seats in flights without additional charges from 20 April, says DGCA; FIA objects
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has directed airlines to ensure that at least 60% of seats in flights are allotted without additional charges. The move has drawn strong opposition from airlines, who say it will raise ticket prices.
2 min read29 Mar 2026The economy cabin on airplanes keeps on shrinking
Carriers are expanding the options in premium cabins in a bid to boost their earnings.
4 min read23 Mar 2026Airfares on US airlines have shot up due to the war with Iran, as jet fuel costs rise, but travel demand remains strong
The US and Israel’s war in Iran has pushed airlines to raise fares amid soaring jet fuel costs and airspace disruptions. Despite higher prices, travel demand remains strong, with rising ticket values and multiple record sales days reported by major US carriers.
3 min read19 Mar 2026AIESL eyes Jewar, Navi Mumbai MRO hubs as competition intensifies
The state-run aircraft maintenance firm plans ₹200–300 crore investment in new facilities, weighing calibrated expansion amid rising captive MRO push by airlines
3 min read19 Mar 2026Mint Quick Edit | Seat pricing rules: Is this intervention in India’s aviation market justified?
The government has responded to passenger discontent by directing airlines to keep at least 60% of their flight seats free of any extra charge. Regulatory overreach? That depends on the market’s level of competition—and there isn’t enough.
1 min read19 Mar 2026In the works—digital approvals, tighter entry norms for foreign airlines
India may soon require foreign airlines to obtain operating authorization through a fully digital approval system. Draft rules from regulator DGCA propose standardized documentation, a local representative and stricter checks on ownership, safety and regulatory compliance.
3 min read11 Mar 2026