The Airline Industry: Wings of Global Travel

16-Time Skytrax Winner: IndiGo’s Consistent Excellence Recognised Again as ‘Best Low-Cost Airline in India & South Asia’

IndiGo has once again been named the ‘Best Low-Cost Airline in India & South Asia’ at the coveted 2026 World Airline Awards by Skytrax

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) partners with Emirates to drive visitor arrivals to the emirate

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) and Emirates have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to boost visitor arrivals and stimulate traffic to the emirate from select markets within the airline’s network

IndiGo announces International Operations from Northeast India with direct connectivity between Guwahati and Bangkok starting 27 October 2026

IndiGo has announced the launch of non-stop, bi-weekly flights between Guwahati and Bangkok, effective 27 October 2026

Air India and IHG Hotels & Resorts announce Landmark Loyalty Partnership

Air India and IHG Hotels & Resorts have announced a new partnership, enabling Air India’s Maharaja Club members to earn reward points during stays at IHG Hotels & Resorts

Air India to commence operations from Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram from 17 August

Air India has announced that all its flights operating to and from Visakhapatnam International Airport will now operate from the new Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport, at Bhogapuram, with the same airport code VTZ, effective 17 August 2026

Willie Walsh takes charge as Chief Executive Officer at IndiGo

IndiGo announced that Willie Walsh has assumed charge as its new Chief Executive Officer to lead the airline’s next era of growth and global ambition

IndiGo reports Strong Revenue Growth despite challenging operating environment

IndiGo has reported a strong revenue performance for the quarter ended June 2026, demonstrating resilience despite a challenging operating environment marked by rising costs and geopolitical disruptions

AVIAREPS India appointed as GSA for German Airline Condor

German Airline Condor has announced the appointment of AVIAREPS India as its General Sales Agent (GSA) in India

Off to the Arctic: LOT Polish Airlines to fly to Tromsø, Norway as of 1 December

Star Alliance member LOT Polish Airlines will be adding Tromsø to its flight schedule from 1 December 2026 and will operate twice-weekly flights to this city in northern Norway until 13 February 2027

ITA Airways joins Star Alliance

Star Alliance officially welcomed ITA Airways as its newest member, marking the completion of the Italian carrier’s integration into the world’s largest airline alliance

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