Vistara opens check-in desk on Delhi Metro
Vistara has teamed up with the operator of the Delhi Metro to introduce check-in and baggage drop facilities at New Delhi station on the Airport Express Line.
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Indonesia’s Batik Air to launch trio of Indian routes
Indonesia's Batik Air has revealed plans to launch its first three routes to India.
The Bali Post reports that in the coming weeks, the airline will start flying from Medan to…
Asian air route updates from Lufthansa, Hainan Airlines and more
IndiGo boosts domestic network
Where? Delhi to Chennai (both India)
When? Daily, effective immediately
Who? IndiGo
Why? India's largest domestic carrier, in terms of market share,…
Asian air route updates from AirAsia, Bangkok Airways, Air Astana and more
AirAsia launches Borneo's new intra-island route
Where? Kuching (Malaysia) to Pontianak (Indonesia)
When? Daily, effective immediately
Who? AirAsia
Why? Low-cost carrier expands…
Jet adds first class on the Delhi-Singapore route
Jet Airways has introduced a first class cabin on its daily flights between Delhi and Singapore.
The premium cabin is now available after the Indian carrier introduced its largest…
Asian air route updates: new flights from AirAsia X, SriLankan, SilkAir and more…
Thai Lion links Bangkok with Bali
Where? Bangkok Don Mueang (Thailand) to Denpasar (Indonesia)
When? Daily, effective 1 July 2017
Who? Thai Lion Air
Why? Connecting two of Southeast…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Hainan Airlines, AirAsia India, Cebgo and more…
Top Asian beach resorts get first direct link
Where? Sanya (China) to U-Tapao (Thailand)
When? Three times a week, effective immediately
Who? Hainan Airlines
Why? Providing the first…
Airbus starts work on major training centre in India
Airbus is investing in the future of the Indian aviation sector, with the development of a major new training centre near Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport.
A ground-breaking…
Asian air route updates: Virgin Australia, Thai Lion, Air India and more…
Bangladesh gets low-cost Dubai link
Where? Dubai (UAE) to Sylhet (Bangladesh)
When? Four times a week, effective immediately (rising to six per week in May 2017)
Who? Flydubai
Why? New…
Asian air route updates: Thai Lion Air, SpiceJet, Tigerair and more
Thai Lion Air expands domestic network
Where? Bangkok Don Mueang to Khon Kaen (both Thailand)
When? Twice a day, effective 17 March 2017
Who? Thai Lion Air
Why? Low-cost carrier…
AirAsia adds domestic trio in India
AirAsia India has unveiled plans to launch a trio of new domestic routes.
Effective 19 February 2017, the low-cost carrier will commence flights from Delhi's Indira Gandhi…
Jet goes double daily on capital route
Jet Airways has introduced a second daily flight between New Delhi and Abu Dhabi, the respective capitals of India and the UAE.
The new service, flight 9W212, is already underway,…
Jet adds new capital connection from Mangaluru
Jet Airways has launched a new direct service between Delhi and Mangaluru, the port city on India's west coast.
Effective immediately, the new route will operate daily using a Boeing…
Vistara eases international connections through Delhi
Vistara, Singapore Airlines' Indian carrier, has moved to streamline international connections at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport.
While Vistara does not currently operate…
Hyatt brings new brand to India
Hyatt has introduced another of its hotel brands to India, with the opening of the Andaz Delhi.
Located in the Aerocity area, close to Indira Gandhi International Airport, the new…
Korean Air debuts in Delhi
Korean Air has launched a new route connecting Seoul and Delhi, the respective capital cities of South Korea and India.
Direct flights between two Asian metropolises kicked off on 1…
Jet Airways hits the road with new bus service
Jet Airways has started offering a new long-distance bus service for travellers in the northern state of Punjab.
Under a new agreement with the IndoCanadian Bus Service, Jet will provide…
Delhi to welcome Lufthansa’s first A350
Delhi will become the first long-haul destination to welcome Lufthansa's brand new Airbus A350 aircraft.
The German national carrier will take delivery of its first A350 on 19 December…
Mega Maldives eyes Indian expansion
Mega Maldives will launch direct flights to India this month, and is considering entering into new partnerships with Indian carriers.
The Press Trust of India (PTI) reports that with…
Indian airports to get full-body scanners
India will introduce full-body scanners at its airports for the first time this month.
The Economic Times reports that one device will initially be launched at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi…
Korean Air adds capital connection to India
Korean Air has unveiled plans to launch a new route connecting the capital cities of two of Asia's biggest economies: Seoul and Delhi.
Commencing on 1 December 2016, the Korean…
Air India launches world’s longest flight
Air India has flown into the record books by operating the world's longest commercial flight.
The national carrier has switched its Delhi-San Francisco service, which had previously…
Jet adds more flights to Nepal
Jet Airways has unveiled plans to add more flights to Nepal.
Effective 30 October 2016, the Indian carrier will introduce a second daily service between Mumbai and Kathmandu and a…
Air India adds Australian flights due to “overwhelming” demand
Air India will introduce three more flights to Australia next year.
The Economic Times reported the national carrier's chairman & managing director, Ashwani Lohani, as confirming…
ANA to fly Dreamliner to Delhi
Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) will start flying its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to Delhi this winter.
Effective 30 October 2016, the airline will deploy its B787-8 Dreamliner on all…
Air India to fly daily to San Francisco
Air India will more than double the frequency of its Delhi-San Francisco route this winter, with the addition of four more weekly flights.
The national carrier started flying to San…
Mobile check-in services launched at Delhi Airport
Staff at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport will now be able to check-in passengers via tablet devices.
The installation of Rockwell Collins’ new mobile passenger processing…
India drives Asian airport traffic growth
Passenger traffic at airports in the Asia Pacific region increased 7.2% in May 2016.
According to the latest data from Airports Council International (ACI), this monthly growth was…
Airline passengers offered check-in at Delhi Metro stations
Passengers travelling with Air India and Jet Airways from Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport will soon be able to check-in two Metro stations in the Indian capital.
Effective…
Vistara to launch first island flights
Vistara will launch its first flights beyond the Indian mainland later this year, connecting to the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
Effective 30 September 2016, the airline will…
Vistara commences flights to Kolkata
Vistara has continued the rapid recent expansion of its route network with the launch of its first flights to Kolkata.
The inaugural flight departed on 10 June 2016 and Vistara will…
Korean Air adds Delhi in international route revamp
Korean Air unveiled plans for an overhaul of its international route map, including the introduction of a new direct service to Delhi.
The non-stop flights linking Seoul's Incheon…
Vistara adds more flights to Guwahati
Vistara will increase the frequency of its Delhi-Guwahati route this month.
Effective 18 June 2016, the airline will launch a new daily point-to-point service on the route. Flights…
Air India adds more Delhi-Surat flights
Air India will launch additional flight services on its Delhi-Surat route this week.
Effective 2 June, the national carrier will add two more weekly flights on the route, operating…
Air India adds direct flights to Nagpur, Raipur
Air India today launches a new direct services connecting Delhi with Nagpur and Raipur.
Effective 23 May 2016, the national carrier will operate six weekly flights on the routes,…
Jet Airways doubles services to Dammam
Jet Airways will launch two more daily services to the Saudi Arabian city of Dammam next month.
Effective 9 June 2016, the Indian carrier will double the frequency of its flights from…
Asiana Airlines adds more flights to India
Asiana Airlines will increase the frequency of its flights to Delhi this summer, with the launch of two more weekly services direct from Seoul.
Effective 3 July 2016, the South Korean…
Air India Express links Delhi with UAE
Air India Express is launching new direct flights connecting Delhi with two UAE cities: Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
The airline commenced daily direct flights between Delhi and Dubai on…
Vistara to start flying to Kolkata
Vistara will continue the rapid recent expansion of its route network next month, with the launch of its first flights to Kolkata.
Effective 10 June 2016, the airline will offer 13…
Air Canada ramps up Indian operations with second Delhi route
Less than six months after the launch of its inaugural flight from Toronto to Delhi, Air Canada has unveiled plans to introduce a second direct service to the Indian capital.
On 20…
Vistara offers more Indian beach breaks with new flights
Vistara will continue to expand its network across India next month with the launch of additional flights to Goa, the popular beach resort enclave.
Effective 12 May 2016, the airline…
SpiceJet adds new summer flights from Delhi
SpiceJet is upgrading its summer schedule with additional flights from Delhi.
Effective 10 May 2016, the Indian low-cost carrier will introduce a fourth additional weekly frequency…
Sharp rise in Indian e-tourist visas
The number of visitors entering India on the new e-tourist visas jumped sharply in March 2016.
According to the latest data from India’s Ministry of Tourism, a total of 115,677…
Vistara starts flying to Jammu & Kashmir
Vistara has launched two new flights to the north Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir.
Services to the state’s summer capital Srinagar and winter capital Jammu commenced on 7 and 9…
Air India launches Delhi-Vienna flights
Air India has launched a new direct flight between Delhi and Vienna.
The service will now operate three times a week using a two-class Boeing B787 Dreamliner aircraft.
Flight AI153…
IHG adds two Holiday Inn Express hotels in India
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened two new Holiday Inn Express Hotels in India, located in Delhi and Chennai.
Holiday Inn Express Chennai is located on Old Mahabalipuram…
Vistara adds Chandigarh to its route network
Vistara has announced the addition of Chandigarh to its route network.
From 2 May 2016, the airline will operate daily flights connecting Chandigarh to Delhi and Hyderabad.
Flight…
Jet Airways launches new flights to Amsterdam
Jet Airways has commenced daily direct flight services from Delhi, Mumbai and Toronto to Amsterdam.
The first flight landed at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol on 27 March, and the new…
Vistara unveils new lounge at Delhi Airport
Vistara has launched a new lounge at Terminal 3 of New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport.
The lounge, which is available for business class and Club Vistara Gold customers,…
Air India to launch Vienna flights
Air India will expand its European operations next month with the launch of flights to Vienna.
Effective 6 April, the national carrier will operate three weekly services to the…
Jet Airways to launch Delhi-Muscat flights
Jet Airways will expand its Middle Eastern network this month with the launch of a new flight between Delhi and Muscat.
Commencing on 21 March 2016, the Indian airline will operate…
Asian airport traffic jumps 8%, driven by China and India
Passenger traffic at airports in the Asia Pacific region increased 8.0% in 2015 - the fastest growth rate of any global region except the Middle East.
According to the latest data report…
Lufthansa to fly new A350 to Delhi
Delhi will become one of the first destinations for Lufthansa's new fleet of Airbus A350 aircraft.
The German airline has revealed that its first 10 A350s will be based at Munich…
Jet Airways adds two more daily Bangkok flights
Jet Airways is expanding its operations in Thailand with the launch of two new daily flights to Bangkok.
On 27 March 2016, the Indian carrier will launch a third daily frequency from…
Jet Airways adds more Dubai flights
Jet Airways will expand its operations to Dubai next month, with the launch of new flights from Mumbai and Delhi.
Effective 1 March 2016, the Indian carrier will add a sixth daily…
Ethiopian Airlines to double Delhi flights
Ethiopian Airlines will double its services to Delhi next month, with the launch of a second daily flight.
Commencing on 26 March 2016, the African carrier will offer two daily…
AirAsia X returns to Delhi
AirAsia X has relaunched flights to India, with the start of a new direct route between Kuala Lumpur and Delhi.
The Malaysian long-haul low-cost carrier suspended its services to…
Jet Airways offers special fares for new Amsterdam flights
Jet Airways has started taking bookings for its new services to Amsterdam, which get underway in March 2016.
The Indian carrier will commence two new daily services to Amsterdam's…
SpiceJet adds more flights to Kabul
SpiceJet, the Indian low-cost carrier, has announced plans to add more flights on several routes, including the Delhi-Kabul sector.
Effective 8 February 2016, the airline will add two…
Holiday Inn Express transit hotel to launch at Delhi Airport
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) will launch its budget Holiday Inn Express brand at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport.
The company has signed an agreement to take over…
Air India plans Washington DC flight in 2016
Air India's new route from Delhi to Washington DC is expected to launch before the end of 2016.
The Economic Times reported a "top Air India official" as saying that a viability study…
Air India mulls US expansion
Following the launch of direct flights between Delhi and San Francisco this week, Air India is considering further expansion in the US.
The Economic Times reported Indian aviation…
AirAsia X to resume Delhi flights
AirAsia X will relaunch flights to Delhi in February 2016, four years after it suspended the service.
The Malaysian low-cost carrier has confirmed that it will start operating four…
UK, US top Indian e-visa figures
The UK and US accounted for almost 40% of the total number of e-tourist visas issued at Indian airports in October 2015.
According to the latest data from India's Ministry of Tourism,…
Indian tourism growth slows in October
The growth rate of international visitor arrivals to India slowed to less than 2% in October 2015.
According to the latest data from the country's Ministry of Tourism, India welcomed…
Jet Airways upgrades Delhi-Singapore route
Jet Airways will upgrade its flights between Delhi and Singapore later this month, offering more seat capacity on the route.
Effective 25 November 2015, the airline will replace the…
China’s Shandong Airlines flies to India
Shandong Airlines will launch its first ever flights to India this week.
Commencing on 11 November, the airline will fly direct between Delhi and Kunming, the capital of southwest…
AccorHotels opens dual-branded hotel at Delhi Airport
AccorHotels has opened a new dual-branded hotel complex close to Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport.
The new Pullman and Novotel New Delhi Aerocity project will add 670 rooms…
Air Canada launches direct Dreamliner flights to Delhi
Air Canada’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft touched down in Delhi for the first time on Monday, marking the start of a new scheduled service direct from Toronto.
The new route becomes the…
BA flies new Dreamliner to Delhi
British Airways' new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner touched down in Delhi for the first time this week.
The new 216-seat aircraft is the newest model in BA's fleet and comes equipped with…
Vistara and Taj offer overnight stays for passengers
Indian airline Vistara has teamed up with Taj Holidays for a new ‘Fly and Stay’ offer.
Designed for travellers who need to be in Delhi early in the morning but would rather not take…
Air India to add third daily London flight
Air India will increase the frequency of its Delhi-London route next month.
Effective 1 November 2015, the national carrier will launch a third daily flight on the route, with a new…
Air India boosts Shanghai service
Air India will increase the frequency of its Delhi-Shanghai service later this month.
From 30 October 2015, the national carrier will add a fifth weekly service on the route, running…
Air India adds new daily flight to Surat
Air India has launched a new daily service to Surat, more than doubling its capacity on the route.
The new evening flight departs Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport daily at…
Vistara touches down in Odisha
Vistara has continued to expand its Indian route network with the launch of flights to Bhubaneswar, the capital of the eastern state of Odisha.
The inaugural flight touched down in…
Air India to link Delhi with San Francisco
Air India will launch a new direct service connecting New Delhi with San Francisco before the end of the year.
The plan was announced during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's…
Bomb threats disrupt Delhi flights
A bomb threat disrupted three international flights from New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on Saturday.
The Economic Times reports that a threatening call was made to…
Jet reschedules Hong Kong-Delhi service
Jet Airways is rescheduling its daily Hong Kong-New Delhi service to offer a new daytime arrival in the Indian capital.
Effective 25 October 2015, Jet flight 9W77 will depart Hong…
Air Canada to fly new Dreamliner to Delhi
Delhi will become the first international destination to welcome Air Canada's new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Commencing on 1 November 2015, the new long-haul jet will operate…
Air India welcomes 21st Dreamliner
Air India has taken delivery of its 21st Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The new twin-aisle jet touched down at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on 28 June 2015,…
SpiceJet adds more flights for summer season
SpiceJet has announced plans to mount additional flights to four Indian destinations for the summer season.
The Delhi-based low-cost carrier will increase the frequency of its service…
Vistara adds Lucknow and Bengaluru
New Indian airline Vistara has continued its rapid domestic growth, with the announcement of the launch of two new destinations: Lucknow and Bengaluru.
Bookings are now open for the…
Vistara flies to northeast India
Vistara has launched its first ever flights to India's northeast.
On 2 April 2015, the Delhi-based carrier commenced daily services to Guwahati, in the state of Assam, and Bagdogra,…
New air link connects India with provincial China
A new air route will be launched this year offering connections between India and China's Shandong province.
According to the Xinhua news agency, Shandong Airlines will commence a new…
Oman Air suffers double blow-out at Delhi Airport
Two of the tyres on an Oman Air aircraft burst while the jet was landing at Delhi Airport this week.
The Boeing 737 aircraft was arriving at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International…
Indian arrivals edge higher in February
International visitor arrivals to India continued to climb in February 2015, but at a slower rate than in previous months.
The country welcomed a total of 761,000 overseas visitors…
Vistara forays into northeast India
New Indian airline Vistara has unveiled plans for its first flights to the northeast of the country.
On 2 April 2015, the Delhi-based carrier will commence daily services to Guwahati,…
Vistara flies to Goa and Hyderabad
Vistara, the new Indian airline, will expand its network with the launch of new routes to Goa and Hyderabad.
The Delhi-based full-service airline launched its first flights on 9…
JAL to deploy new Dreamliner cabin to Delhi
Japan Airlines will roll out new aircraft and cabin products across a series of international routes this year, including Delhi.
From 29 March 2015, the Japanese national carrier will…
India drives growth in Asian airport traffic
Airports in the Asia Pacific region continued to record rising passenger numbers in November 2014, driven by rising traffic in India.
According to the latest data from Airports…
Air India flies direct to Vijayawada
Air India has increased the number of flights it operates to Andhra Pradesh, with the start of a new daily direct service to Vijayawada.
The new route commenced on 15 January 2015 and…
SIA’s new Indian venture takes off
Vistara, Singapore Airlines' new Indian joint venture, took to the skies for the first time on Friday, on a flight from Delhi to Mumbai.
The new airline was given a grand send off…
Indian airports on hijack alert
Airports in India have been placed on high alert, following reports of a threat to hijack an Air India flight.
The Press Trust of India (PTI) reports that security has been heightened…
India mulls plans for Greater Noida airport
The Indian government is considering plans for a major new airport in the Greater Noida area, close to Delhi.
Dr Mahesh Sharma, India's Minister of Tourism & Culture who also…
Vistara to launch on 9 January
Singapore Airlines' new Indian venture, Vistara, will take to the skies for the first time on 9 January 2015, it has been confirmed.
The airline last week secured its Air Operator's…
Air Canada to fly Dreamliner to Delhi
Air Canada will commence direct Dreamliner flights to Delhi next year.
Scheduled to start in November 2015, the new Toronto-Delhi route will be the first to be operated by Air…
Etihad boosts key Indian cities
Etihad Airways is continuing its rapid expansion in India, with the launch of more flights to the key cities of Mumbai and Delhi.
The Abu Dhabi-based carrier currently operates two daily…
ibis opens at Delhi Airport
Accor has opened a new ibis hotel at Aerocity, the commercial precinct near Delhi International Airport.
ibis Delhi Airport becomes brand's ninth hotel in India and the largest…
Royal Jordanian pulls out of India
Royal Jordanian Airlines has confirmed that it will suspend all services to India later this year, as part of its restructuring plan.
Jordan's national carrier currently flies four…
Air India flies Dreamliner to Moscow
Air India has commenced a new route connecting Delhi with Moscow.
The national carrier launched the new direct flights between the capitals of India and Russia on Monday, using its…
Air India flies new Dreamliner to Italy
Air India has commenced direct flights to Italy.
Earlier this month the national carrier welcomed its 14th Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, and has used the fuel-efficient jet to…
