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“If KLM in Netherlands is flying 28 flights a week into India because of the [size of] the Indian market, and on the other hand the Indian operators such as Air India only get like seven flights, and [there is] nothing or just a handful of slots for IndiGo at Amsterdam’s Schipol, ​then there should be some balance,” Pieter Elbers Well said, Pieter Elbers. I totally agree, and I'd extend it to other areas and include the Middle East. thehindu.com/business/indig… Note there is precedent for this, the 2007 Air India Malaysian Airlines London Heathrow slot deal. airliners.net/forum/viewtopi…

Hopefully, this does not happen: HMRC officials are drawing up plans to impose VAT of 20pc on top of the fees that airports charge airlines to use their runways and terminals. The Telegraph also understands that ministers are exploring the possibility of backdating the tax by as many as four years – the maximum permitted under current legislation. Such a move would add around £1bn to costs paid by airlines that fly from Heathrow alone. Plans are being drawn up by HMRC and could be announced later this year. Heathrow is understood to be taking legal advice on the proposals and it’s consulting tax experts. telegraph.co.uk/business/2026/… #heathrow @HeathrowAirport @HeathrowNews

From regional airports to government and industry voices, there’s clear support for Heathrow expansion – unlocking new UK routes, boosting tourism and connecting communities nationwide. And the latest analysis from @FrontierEcon’ report, Keeping the UK Connected: Domestic Connectivity at Heathrow, shows how unlocking new domestic routes could bolster £335m in annual gross tourism spend for the UK.🔑 The backing is clear. ⬇️ Hear from Tourism Minister @Steph_Peacock MP, @LBIAirport CEO Vincent Hodder, @AirportsUKNews and @HeathrowAirport's Chief Communications & Sustainability Officer, Nigel Milton. Find out which five UK airports have been highlighted in the latest report ➡️ heathrow.com/content/dam/he…

@TIAG747 This will boost revenue and assist with the bottom line.

Air India Express integration with Maharaj Club is now live! Express flights codeshared by Air India are now part of the loyalty program, and points can be earned or redeemed.

✈️ Belfast International Airport, Cornwall Airport Newquay, Leeds Bradford Airport, Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Teesside International Airport have been identified as the most likely to benefit from new or restored Heathrow connections to Heathrow, when additional airport capacity is delivered by a third runway. New research from @FrontierEcon highlights the five UK airports as the strongest candidates for new domestic routes linked to Heathrow, the UK’s hub airport, based on clear evidence of underlying demand from passengers. @HeathrowAirport is already operating at capacity. In 2025 almost 5 million passengers travelled across Heathrow’s domestic routes, supporting an estimated £1.2bn in gross tourism spend nationwide. With capacity expanded, these five additional routes could unlock a further £335m each year.🔑 Find out more about Domestic Connectivity at Heathrow in our latest report ➡️ heathrow.com/content/dam/he… @belfastairport | @Newquay_Airport | @LBIAirport | @LPL_Airport | @Teesairport

@indianaviatior Not in this case. Both countries flag carrier's are in Star Alliance. LOT fly's to India. So makes sense have GSA's there. Poland will be served by AI much later down the track due to LOT in star. Don't expect anything in my view before 2029.

Great to see Ludhiana Halwara Airport open Now make Ludhiana Halwara Airport suitable International Long Haul flights ops.

Coming out of Brighton works. You'd think the 1st one would have been an Intercity, not a commuter train

SWISS launching Zurich Bengaluru 5 times a week for IATA NW26 LX140 ZRH1320 - 0255(+1)BLR ex 13 LX141 BLR0450 - 1050ZRH ex 24 A big demand from Bengaluru now being met. @BLRAviation

At last. Planning for it's extension to a rebuilt T2 should be factored in.

Not a wise move. Better to temporarily reduce flights on short domestic sectors, such as: Delhi-Chandigarh and Delhi-Jaipur. Flyers not connecting to other flights can take the train or bus on such sectors.

Maharashtra has slashed the Value Added Tax (VAT) on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) from 18% to 7%, effective immediately for 6 months This is great news for flyers and the Indian Aviation Industry. I hope more states follow suit. republicworld.com/business/mahar…

Congratulations, Air India, on taking delivery of: VT-AWB Let's get VT-AWB into service fast and improve the onboard experience for passengers.

Air India has taken delivery of its 2nd B787-9 VT-AWB You track the delivery flight here: flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/…

#Cabinet approves Upgradation and Modernisation of Nagpur International Airport through long term license involving Private Partner under Public Private Partnership (PPP) #CabinetDecisions

Finally, Air India has fully clarified the situation and released an official list. Please see my X post for more: x.com/rishiviate/sta… This clarification should have been issued yesterday.

Air India Cancellations & reductions list as per Aeroroutes, usually a reliable source If these are correct, I find some of these cancellations & route suspensions really shocking, even though I'm an Air India fan. Particularly: Delhi-Chicago Delhi – New York Newark Mumbai-New York JFK Singapore Note: Singapore stands suspended total throughout June & August. Only Delhi Singapore running 4 weekly in July. The only saving grace is that, as of now, London Heathrow and the wider UK seem to have been spared. How have things come to this? It can't all be due to the Iran Crisis Fallout, & Pakistan Airspace closure The aircraft re-fit delays must be playing a part. aeroroutes.com/eng/260512-aij… @SeanMendis @BLRAviation @networkthoughts @LiveFromALounge

Finally, an official statement from Air India regarding the flight/route adjustments Pleasing to hear that Singapore is not an outright suspension. Right, the suspended routes: Delhi-Chicago Delhi- New York Newark Mumbai-New York (JFK) Note: Mumbai-New York Newark goes daily, probably for the 1st time since COVID. Delhi-Shanghai Mumbai-Dhaka Chennai-Singapore Delhi-Malé Analysis to follow. It would have helped if this statement had been put out yesterday (12th). @airindia @AirIndia_News airindia.com/in/en/newsroom…

@vikrantmisra @AirIndia_News Not entirely. Air India finally clarified the situation. Air India should have done this yesterday.

@rishiviate Fake news. Addressed by @AirIndia_News