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'There has to be some rationalisation': Supreme Court points to need for 'urgent relief' amid fluctuating airfares
May 16, 2026 3:13 am
The top court noted that on flights to the same sector, one airline charges Rs 8,000 while the other charges Rs 18,000 for economy class
After pushback from airlines, Govt puts on hold order mandating 60% free seats on flights
April 03, 2026 6:05 am
On March 18, the DGCA had directed airlines to ensure that at least 60% of seats on flights are offered without any selection fee and passengers on the same booking reference, or PNR, are seated together, “preferably in adjacent seats”, among a few passenger friendly measures.
Ensure 60% seats free of charge, let those on same PNR sit together: Govt to airlines
March 18, 2026 10:57 pm
Airlines have also been asked to bring out clear, transparent policies for carriage of pets.
Ajit Pawar plane crash: Preliminary report says Learjet 45 attempted to land in lower-than-prescribed visibility at Baramati
March 01, 2026 3:43 am
The preliminary report also flagged inadequate infrastructure at the Baramati airport.
Air ticket refund rules: No extra charge for cancelling ticket within 48 hours of booking
February 28, 2026 5:39 pm
Air ticket refund policy in India: The move comes following rise in passenger complaints received by the DGCA regarding delays and issues in ticket refunds.
‘If VSR at fault, DGCA is also at fault’: MLA Rohit Pawar ups ante against aviation safety regulator over Ajit Pawar plane crash
February 26, 2026 12:12 am
The NCP (SP) has called for a protest march to the Baramati police station on Thursday, seeking an FIR be lodged against charter flight operator VSR Ventures.
Amid spurt in small aircraft accidents, DGCA cracks whip with stricter oversight, penalties
February 25, 2026 1:20 am
The announcement came after the DGCA held a high-level meeting with all NSOPs a day after an small aircraft— operating as an air ambulance — crashed in Jharkhand, killing all seven persons on board.
Amid spurt in small aircraft accidents, DGCA cracks whip with stricter oversight, penalties for non-scheduled operators
February 25, 2026 5:38 am
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation stressed that the pilots’ decision to divert, delay, or cancel a flight for safety reasons is final and must be respected by operators irrespective of commercial consequences.
Air India fined Rs 1 crore by DGCA for operating aircraft on expired airworthiness review certificate in November
February 13, 2026 9:17 pm
Early December, Air India expressed regret over the incident.
As FDTL exemptions lapse, IndiGo tells DGCA it is fully prepared to comply with new pilot rest rules
February 11, 2026 1:24 pm
The Indian Express had reported earlier in January that the airline expected to maintain its current, slightly curtailed schedule despite its specific exemptions from some night duty-related FDTL rules lapsing on February 10.
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