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India's IndiGo Airline Falls Into Chaos, Canceling About 1,000 Flights
|India's Biggest Airline Falls Into Chaos, Canceling About 1,000 Flights https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/business/india-indigo-airline-cancelations.html Air traffic across India was thrown off course on Friday after IndiGo, the country's…
Chaos erupts at Indian airports as country's largest airline cancels flights
NEW DELHI -- Chaos gripped major Indian airports Friday as passengers of the country's biggest airline, IndiGo, scrambled to cope up with widespread flight disruptions and cancellations triggered by newly enforced rules limiting working hours for…
Stock Movers: Warner Bros Discovery, Oracle, Southwest Airlines
Bloomberg journalists discuss today's biggest winners and losers in the stock market. Listen for analysis on the companies making news on Wall Street. Bloomberg journalists discuss today's biggest winners and losers in the stock market. Listen for…
A new UK airline is doubling down on fuel-thirsty quad-engine jets
A new British airline is building its future on fuel-thirsty widebodies that most major carriers have spent years getting rid of. UK-based Global Airlines — a carrier whose plan to fly costly quad-engine jets across the Atlantic has drawn…
This airline's economy service restored our faith in flying
In response to John Mizon's letter (Traveller, November 22), I am pleased to report that not all airlines are following the trend away from substantial meals, nor have poor attitudes towards environmental responsibility. Recently, on both flights…
Starlink service expands among Korean shippers, airlines
Starlink is rapidly expanding its presence following its official debut in Korea, with major local firms in network and aviation forging immediate partnerships with SpaceX's satellite internet service. Starlink started service in Korea on Thursday…
Southwest Airlines took a major hit during the government shutdown
At least one airline is less optimistic about its earnings after flights were scaled back and delayed during the recent government shutdown. Southwest Airlines updated its forecast on Friday for its full 2025 earnings before interest and taxes…
Southwest doesn't fly to Europe, but its new partner airline does
In another move that marks structural changes to Southwest Airlines, the carrier announced Tuesday its partnership with Condor, a lesser-known budget German airline that's been connecting San Francisco International Airport to Frankfurt since 2022.
India withdraws pilot restrictions after largest airline cancels flights and disrupts airports
Passengers wait outside the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, India, as several Indigo Airlines flights were either cancelled or delayed, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup) NEW DELHI (AP) — India's aviation…
First-class comeback? Airline unveils $53 million lounge upgrade
For high-net-worth travellers and clever points strategists willing to spend big on supreme comfort, first-class air travel is becoming increasingly popular – and airlines are responding. Many carriers removed their most luxurious cabins in…
Democrat senators push bill forcing airlines to provide cash compensation for long flight delays
A trio of Democrat senators introduced legislation on Thursday to require airlines to provide passengers with cash compensation and free rebooking for hourslong flight delays. Sens. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., and Ed Markey…
IndiGo Airlines Struggles With New Crew Rostering Rules
Air travel is supposed to facilitate people's vacations, taking them to their destination in a relatively short amount of time. However, a major issue is keeping IndiGo Airlines grounded. Countless flights have been canceled, and the situation has…
India's biggest airline cancels thousands of flights, paralyzing holiday travel
India's largest airline cancelled more than 1,000 flights Friday, after a fourth straight day of disruption exacerbated the crisis roiling airports during the country's busy travel season. IndiGo, which has a 60% market share, has already cancelled…
Turkish Airlines Obliterates United Airlines Sweet Spot In Latest Miles&Smiles Devaluation
Another sweet spot in the miles and points world has quietly been wiped out, this time by Turkish Airlines. Turkish Airlines has sharply increased the cost of domestic Star Alliance awards, including flights on United Airlines within the USA, which…
Edinburgh Airport halts all flights as passengers urged to contact airlines
Edinburgh Airport has halted all flights Edinburgh Airport has been forced to suspend all flight operations on Friday morning. The major UK air hub had to halt its operations due to an IT issue affecting its air traffic control provider. The…
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