Air India Delhi-Bengaluru flight suffers tail strike while landing at Bengaluru Airport
Air India flight AI2651 was grounded after the incident. It had 179 people on board
Air India flight AI2651 was grounded after the incident. It had 179 people on board
Air India has reduced frequencies on several international routes for three months as rising fuel costs and geopolitical tensions increase pressure on airline operations globally.
Tata Group-owned Air India is likely to reduce its international flight operations after posting a loss of nearly Rs 20,000 crore in FY26, amidst rising aviation fuel costs, according to senior officials.
The revision in fuel surcharges is expected to increase airfares; however, Air India said it will continue to absorb a significant portion of the increased cost.
The Airbus A320 was coming from Bagdogra and reportedly had 148 people, including six crew members on board.
Airlines like Air India and IndiGo have issued travel advisories for passengers, saying that there may be service disruptions after Pakistan closed its airspace to Indian airlines.
Former Trinamul Congress (TMC) Rajya Sabha MP Santanu Sen has slammed Air India and the civil aviation ministry, alleging that he was forced to stand throughout his flight from Mumbai to Kolkata despite having a valid ticket.
Nation’s largest carrier Air India on Friday said that its operations, to and from London Heathrow (LHR), have been disrupted following the temporary suspension of operations at the airport.
She accompanied her post with a screenshot of the airline’s booking website, which clearly showed that no medical waiver was available.
Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Saturday raised concerns over Air India's service quality after its takeover by the Tata Group, warning that reduced competition in full-service airlines could lead to complacency.
