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Flights & Airlines An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi hit severe turbulence during descent, injuring passengers and highlighting the unpredictable risks of air travel.
Flights & Airlines A practical, India-focused playbook to consistently find cheaper international airfares using timing, tools, flexible routing, and smart booking strategies.
Flights & Airlines The viral debate over hard shell vs soft shell suitcases skips the real question: what kind of traveller are you, and what does your trip actually need?
Flights & Airlines SpaceX has flown Starship’s 13th test from Texas. Here’s what this giant rocket is trying to prove, and why the Starship thirteenth flight test matters to travellers.
Flights & Airlines Powerful Typhoon Bavi is approaching Japan’s southwestern islands, disrupting flights and ferries. What travellers to Okinawa and Kyushu should know right now.
Flights & Airlines Chicago is serving up dry, breezy weather around 77°F today. Here’s what that means if you’re flying into O’Hare, walking the lakefront or exploring the city.
Flights & Airlines Wally Funk, record‑setting astronaut who flew with Blue Origin at 82, has died at 87. What her life says about age, gender and the future of space travel.
Flights & Airlines Airlines are moving from earning-and-burning miles to directly selling elite status perks. What that means for upgrades, lounge access, and how you book.
Flights & Airlines Europe’s aviation safety regulator has sharpened its airspace warnings over Iran, Iraq and Lebanon. Here’s what that means for flight routes, safety and delays.
Flights & Airlines Twelve South’s AirFly Pro Bluetooth adapter is discounted and built for planes and gyms. Here’s how travellers can use it for easier in-flight and gym audio.
Flights & Airlines A new United Airlines window seat lawsuit says the carrier misleads passengers by selling ‘window seats’ without windows. Here’s what it could mean for flyers.
Flights & Airlines Wildfires in Portugal, Spain and Greece are forcing evacuations, disrupting holidays and events, and reshaping what wildfires in southern Europe travel planning looks like now.
Flights & Airlines Heavy rain in Mumbai has flooded roads, disrupted flights, and slowed trains. Here’s how the chaos affects arrivals, departures, and movement in and out of the city.
Flights & Airlines Amazon’s 8 pm luggage deals highlight a bigger question for Indian flyers: what cabin suitcase size really works across airlines, and how do you pick one bag that travels everywhere?
Flights & Airlines Emirates has added a third daily Dubai–Cape Town flight, debuting its Airbus A350 in South Africa and giving Indian and global travellers more one‑stop options.
Flights & Airlines Saudi low-cost carrier flyadeal has launched nonstop Milan Bergamo–Jeddah and –Riyadh flights, adding a new Italy–Saudi link ahead of the busy 2026 summer season.
Flights & Airlines FABEC is tightening cross-border air traffic coordination over central Europe to smooth routes, save fuel, and handle military activity with fewer delays for passengers.
Flights & Airlines IndiGo has introduced a cheaper, cabin-bag-only fare. Here’s how the rules work, when it makes sense to book it, and how to choose and pack the right carry-on.
Flights & Airlines American Airlines is restoring nonstop Chicago–Tokyo service from O’Hare, reshaping options for India–Japan and Midwest–Asia travelers while battling United on its home turf.
Flights & Airlines The U.S. plans to scrap an Obama-era rule on upfront airline fee disclosure. Here’s how that could change what you see when you search and book flights.
Flights & Airlines The U.S. is preparing to lift its 1973 ban on civilian supersonic flight over land, reviving the dream of ultra-fast travel—and fresh questions on noise, cost, and routes.
Flights & Airlines The Czech carrier will launch new direct flights from Prague to Bergen and Venice, plus expand frequency on five existing western European routes.
Flights & Airlines Airlines are trimming capacity ahead of the July 4 weekend despite strong demand, betting they can keep fares elevated even as travelers pack terminals.
Flights & Airlines IAG Loyalty wants to make a billion euros from Avios, but the real growth is in credit cards, e-commerce, and partnerships—not flights.
Flights & Airlines London City Airport will open its first dedicated luxury lounge in early 2027, partnering with Aspire Pre-Flight Hospitality to fill a long-standing gap at the business-focused airport.
Flights & Airlines As AI chatbots struggle to read airline fares, Amadeus is positioning itself as the crucial middleman that can make airline inventory visible to machines.
Flights & Airlines Passenger numbers alone no longer guarantee airport sustainability, as European airports confront rising costs, competition, and massive investment needs.
Flights & Airlines Strong demand and industry consolidation are giving airlines confidence to maintain elevated ticket prices regardless of what happens to jet fuel.
Flights & Airlines The world's largest labor migration flows daily through the Gulf's most aspirational terminals, creating a dissonance few travelers stop to notice.
Flights & Airlines The UK and Australia have relaxed travel advisories for UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia after a US-Iran agreement, but European airlines still await airspace clearance.
Flights & Airlines Adobe reports AI referrals send more engaged visitors to travel sites, but airlines risk losing out if their fare data remains machine-unreadable.
Flights & Airlines Air India introduces stripped-down 'Basic' fares, challenging its full-service identity in a market dominated by low-cost carriers like IndiGo.
Flights & Airlines The EU has agreed on updated air passenger rights rules, bringing clearer compensation, rerouting, and accessibility provisions for travelers across member states.
Flights & Airlines The carrier's new leadership says the number of planes matters less than how efficiently they're deployed, signaling a strategic pivot for one of the world's fastest-growing airlines.
Flights & Airlines An essential guide to airspace closures, rerouting, fare changes, refund rights, and travel insurance when flying through or near the Middle East.
Flights & Airlines Czech carrier Smartwings will launch direct Prague-Lisbon flights in October 2026 and boost frequencies to Porto, Bilbao, and Toulouse for winter travelers.
Flights & Airlines UAE travel demand accelerated in May with sharp rise in summer bookings, as travellers prioritize value, flexibility, and mix of regional and long-haul destinations.
Flights & Airlines Political tensions have driven Canadians away from U.S. travel, yet Canadian carriers report healthy margins on American routes.
Flights & Airlines The world's busiest Gulf airports turn sovereign wealth into competing visions of national relevance. Now Saudi Arabia is betting aviation can build a destination economy.
Flights & Airlines Lufthansa Group and ANA are expanding their joint venture to include ITA Airways from autumn 2026, boosting connectivity between Japan, Italy, and Europe.
Flights & Airlines Kochi's Cochin International Airport becomes the first in Kerala to enable overseas pet travel — a milestone for families relocating with their animals.
Flights & Airlines Air India launches daily direct Bhuj–Mumbai flights from March 2024 — connecting Gujarat's historic Kutch region to the country's commercial capital.
Flights & Airlines IndiGo and Qantas extend their codeshare to Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane — making it easier for Indian travellers to fly to Australia.
Flights & Airlines Vistara becomes the first Indian airline to roll out in-flight Wi-Fi for Club Vistara members — WhatsApp and iMessage at 35,000 feet.