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AIR INDIA RANKS AMONG THE WORLD’S TOP 5 MOST ON-TIME GLOBAL AIRLINES

Air India has been ranked the 4th most on-time airline in the world in June 2026 by aviation analytics firm Cirium, underscoring the airline’s continued focus on operational reliability and schedule integrity. According to Cirium’s June 2026 On-Time Performance report, Air India recorded an on-time arrival rate of 86.85% across 15,135 flights tracked during the month. The airline also posted an on-time departure rate of 86.23% and a completion factor of 99.7%, meaning virtually all scheduled flights operated as planned.

Breaking Travel NewsBreaking Travel News11 Jul

Air India Pilot Suspended For Flying Into Pakistani Airspace While In Holding Pattern

An Air India pilot and air traffic controller have been suspended by Indian regulators over an incident that happened near Amritsar, while the city’s airport shut down for a runway inspection following a bird strike. The issue? Well, a plane briefly entered Pakistani airspace, and both parties failed to report it. However, there’s one part of the story that I can’t make sense of.

One Mile at a TimeOne Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig28 Jun

AIR INDIA LAUNCHES ‘EASY CONNECT’ FLIGHTS – BRINGING THE WORLD CLOSER TO EVERY INDIAN

Air India has marked a defining milestone in the Indian aviation industry with the inauguration of its first ‘Easy Connect’ flight under the Government of India’s new hub-and-spoke framework, launching the transformative model aimed at linking the length and breadth of India seamlessly with the world, and vice versa. The inaugural Easy Connect service, flight AI1111, departed Varanasi at 09:23 AM Friday, with international passengers on the flight connecting onward from Delhi to 9 destinations outside of India, such as Dubai, Colombo, Jeddah, Riyadh, Kathmandu, Phuket.

Breaking Travel NewsBreaking Travel News27 Jun

AIR INDIA EXPRESS LAUNCHES DIRECT FLIGHTS FROM NAVI MUMBAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO ABUDHABI

Air India Express today announced the launch of direct flights between Navi Mumbai International Airport and Abu Dhabi, becoming the first airline to operate international services from Maharashtra’s newest airport. The new route provides travellers across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region with a second gateway to the UAE, enhancing accessibility, convenience, and travel choice. Flights will operate from 15 July 2026, with an initial frequency of two weekly services, scaling to three weekly flights from 29 July 2026. Bookings for these flights are now open on the airline’s website, airindiaexpress.com, mobile app, and other major booking channels.

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