Vietjet records USD 3.11 bn revenue in 2025; eyes expansion to Europe & Beyond
The airline operated 135 aircraft, including 101 based in Vietnam, across 254 routes, transporting 28.2 million passengers on over 153,000 flights. For India market, Vietjet expanded its presence in India in 2025 by launching new routes connecting Hyderabad and Bengaluru with Vietnam, complementing its existing operations from Delhi, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad.
Etihad elevates premium cabins on Mumbai, New Delhi flights
The airline will introduce the Airbus A321LR twice daily to Mumbai and New Delhi, complementing twice daily wide-body services to each city.
Aviation Ministry to reduce landing, parking charges for domestic carriers by 25%
The Ministry has issued directions to the AERA to reduce landing and parking charges by 25% for 3 months from the prevailing tariff at all major airports under its purview. These measures are expected to reduce the charges payable by airlines by approx. INR 400 crores.
Feb 2026 air passenger demand up by 6.1%; India highest among major domestic markets: IATA
Director General, Willie Walsh said that with tight capacity and thin margins, air fares are already rising, and the capacity deployment is also adjusting, particularly for traffic to, from, or through the Middle East, or in areas where fuel supply is an issue. Capacity growth scheduled for March, has eased to 3.3% from earlier predictions of over 5%.
Finnair to start new long-haul flights to Melbourne in October 2026
The flight, scheduled to depart from Helsinki, will be operated daily via Bangkok with an Airbus A350 aircraft. The first flight is expected to be on October 25, 2026, subject to government approval.
India expands its visa-on-arrival facility for UAE nationals across 9 airports
The UAE citizens now have access to VoA across Cochin, Calicut and Ahmedabad airports, adding to existing list of Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai and Kolkata. Eligible travellers with a prior Indian e-Visa or paper visa can enter for tourism, business, conferences, or medical purposes for up to 60 days, with double entry allowed.
IndiGo to distribute flights across all Delhi airport terminals from October 26
With the objective of enhancing customer convenience and airport efficiency.
Corneel Koster named as CEO of Virgin Atlantic Board
Corneel Koster will succeed Shai Weiss as CEO on January 1, 2026.
