Government Tells Airlines To Keep 60% Seats Free of Selection Charges

By BPN News Desk March 18, 2026

National

The Centre has directed airlines to keep at least 60 percent of seats on every flight free of seat selection charges, in a move aimed at reducing extra costs for passengers. The new instructions are part of a wider set of pro-passenger measures issued by the Civil Aviation Ministry through the

International

Indian Airlines Plan 58 Middle East Flights

By BPN News Desk March 4, 2026

Indian Airlines Plan 58 Middle East Flights Indian airlines are planning to operate 58 flights to destinations in the Middle East as services gradually resume amid disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Authorities said carriers are adjusting schedules while closely monitoring airspace restrictions and safety conditions across the region. Indian Airlines

National

India Grants Initial Approval to Two New Airlines

By BPN News Desk December 25, 2025

India has granted initial approval to two new airlines, alHind Air and FlyExpress, allowing them to move ahead with preparations to begin commercial operations. The clearances were issued in the form of No Objection Certificates, enabling the carriers to proceed with regulatory requirements such as securing Air Operator Certificates and finalising fleet and route plans.

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When One Airline Sneezes, India Catches a Cold: Why India Needs an Aviation Planning Authority

By BPN News Desk December 7, 2025

India did not witness an airline incident. It witnessed a systems failure. One bad day inside a single private airline was enough to throw airports across the country into chaos. That is not just a story about Indigo. It is a story about how India has built aviation without a brain that plans for resilience, […]