Ahmedabad Hub Flights Expand as India Adds Third Airport
India launched hub-and-spoke international connections from Ahmedabad on 1 September 2026, making it the third airport after Varanasi and Am...
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IndiGo Suspends Manchester Flights From 31 August 2026
IndiGo will temporarily halt Manchester flights from 31 August 2026, citing closed Pakistan airspace, longer routings and sharply higher fue...
Air India Pilot Exodus Warning to Tata Flags Safety
Air India's pilot associations have warned Tata chairman Noel Tata of an exodus of cockpit crew and widening experience gaps, urging an inde...
IndiGo Goa-Delhi Emergency Landing After Engine Failure
IndiGo flight 6E 2102 from Goa to Delhi returned to Goa on 1 September 2026 after a mid-air engine snag. A full emergency was declared at 9:...
What Documents Do Children Need to Fly? Rules for the US and Abroad
Children under 18 don't need ID for US domestic flights, but do need their own passport abroad. Lap-infant proof of age, consent letters and...
Is Business Class Worth It for an 8-Hour Flight?
On an 8-hour flight, business class is worth it if you're paying 2-3x economy and flying overnight — you land rested and save a day. At 4-5x...
Barcelona Airport Strike: 270 Flights Cut, 6,000 Bags Hit
The indefinite Groundforce walkout at Barcelona-El Prat enters its third week with 270 flights cancelled and more than 6,000 bags delayed —...
How Early Should You Get to the Airport? The Real Deadlines
Two hours for short-haul, three for long-haul is the working rule — but the bag-drop cutoff and gate closure are what actually decide whethe...
