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IndiGo and Air India duopoly strains MakeMyTrip as airlines push direct tickets harder

IndiGo and Air India duopoly strains MakeMyTrip as airlines push direct tickets harder

Indian airlines are accelerating direct ticket sales, challenging the long-standing advantage of online travel agents like MakeMyTrip. With the IndiGo and Air India duopoly tightening control over pricing, inventory, and customer funnels, OTAs may see tougher competition. The key question now is whether airlines can convert demand into direct bookings without losing customers to popular travel platforms.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Air India’s reboot takes flight after glitches and an Ahmedabad blast upended its revival plan

Air India’s reboot takes flight after glitches and an Ahmedabad blast upended its revival plan

A year ago, Air India’s revival looked promising even with delays—until an Ahmedabad explosion derailed momentum. Now CEO Campbell Wilson is betting on a fresh start from a new Gurugram academy, rolling out new aircraft, upgraded lounges, and a renewed service push. The real test will be whether this improved focus survives the toughest final stretch.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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Singapore Airlines CEO meets Tata leadership amid Air India losses and rising operating costs

Singapore Airlines CEO meets Tata leadership amid Air India losses and rising operating costs

Singapore Airlines CEO Goh Choon Phong met Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran and other top executives to discuss the struggling, loss-making Air India. The talks highlight how higher operating costs—driven by airspace restrictions—and disruptions from a recent leadership change are weighing on Air India’s finances, with those impacts now reaching Singapore Airlines too.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Air India seeks fresh funds from Tata and Singapore after 2.4 billion loss

Air India seeks fresh funds from Tata and Singapore after 2.4 billion loss

Air India posted a wider-than-expected loss of over ₹220 billion ($2.4 billion) for FY26, citing disruptions ranging from a fatal aircraft crash to airspace restrictions and geopolitical tensions. Now the airline is asking major shareholders, including Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, for additional funding, though the exact amount is still being discussed.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Air India inks 10 year Thales deal to maintain new in flight entertainment across 57 aircraft

Air India inks 10 year Thales deal to maintain new in flight entertainment across 57 aircraft

Air India has signed a 10-year in-flight entertainment (IFE) maintenance agreement with French aerospace firm Thales, covering 57 aircraft including new Boeing and Airbus models. The upgrade brings advanced passenger features such as 4K screens and Bluetooth, while the long-term maintenance pact is designed to improve uptime and strengthen Air India’s engineering capabilities as the fleet modernization rolls out.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Air India warns of crew crunch and soaring costs as West Asia conflict lengthens flights

Air India warns of crew crunch and soaring costs as West Asia conflict lengthens flights

Air India says West Asia tensions are forcing airlines to reroute and fly longer to Europe and the US, pushing up fuel bills. The extra flight time is also straining cockpit and cabin staffing, with crew availability tightening. To protect on-time operations, airlines are cutting some frequencies, while geopolitical uncertainty is dampening long-haul and US-bound leisure demand.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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Air India unveils premium makeover with new cabins lounges and aircraft to drive profit growth

Air India unveils premium makeover with new cabins lounges and aircraft to drive profit growth

Air India is planning a major upgrade to its passenger experience, combining refurbished premium cabins on older aircraft with newer, state-of-the-art planes. The revamp is also set to include exclusive airport lounges aimed at attracting premium travelers. The airline’s strategy is explicitly revenue and profit growth, betting that upgraded comfort will translate into higher margins.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Air India unveils its first retrofitted 787 8 with fresh cabin and new livery

Air India unveils its first retrofitted 787 8 with fresh cabin and new livery

Air India has unveiled the first retrofitted Boeing 787-8, complete with new cabin interiors and a refreshed livery. The aircraft was extensively upgraded at Boeing’s facility in California as part of a $400 million fleet modernization plan. The revamped jet adopts Air India’s latest widebody three-class configuration, signaling a broader rollout across the fleet.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Air India and WestJet launch single ticket links to 30 plus North American destinations

Air India and WestJet launch single ticket links to 30 plus North American destinations

Air India has teamed up with WestJet through an interline partnership that lets travellers book one ticket for connected journeys between India and North America. The deal covers flights linking to 30-plus destinations across Canada and the United States, with coordinated baggage handling and easier transfers designed to reduce friction on multi-leg trips.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
IndiGo and Air India power shift in six months from flex to fear

IndiGo and Air India power shift in six months from flex to fear

At the IATA AGM in Delhi in June 2025, IndiGo seemed to dominate the spotlight, with Air India looking sidelined. Six months later at Wings India in Hyderabad, the mood changed: IndiGo appeared defensive after its December meltdown, while Air India presented itself as resurgent, signaling a fast-changing competitive balance in Indian aviation.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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Air India crash and IndiGo chaos rocked 2025 aviation after Mahakumbh rush

Air India crash and IndiGo chaos rocked 2025 aviation after Mahakumbh rush

After a record Mahakumbh rush kicked off 2025, Indian aviation spiralled into a string of shocks. A deadly Air India crash in Ahmedabad revived fears of flying, while IndiGo’s near-grounding added fresh panic. The year’s crisis mood also echoed beyond airlines, following violence in Pahalgam that disrupted tourism and escalated tensions with Pakistan.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
IndiGo Air India and rivals set for INR30000 crore losses as March quarter turns grim

IndiGo Air India and rivals set for INR30000 crore losses as March quarter turns grim

Indian airlines are bracing for a sharp deterioration in financials after the March quarter ends, with major carriers including IndiGo and Air India expected to post heavy losses. Across the full fiscal, SpiceJet and Akasa are also forecast to incur significant losses, intensifying worries that the industry’s stress will persist and deepen in the year ahead.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Akasa and Air India trapped by US seat certification delays leaving planes grounded

Akasa and Air India trapped by US seat certification delays leaving planes grounded

Akasa planned to expand its fleet to 35–40 by March but is stuck at about 30. Air India faces similar disruption as aircraft delivery timelines slip. The bigger issue: even when planes are prepared for delivery, their seats must be certified by a US aviation regulator, a process that can take up to 18 months, delaying operations.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Air India Express loss explosion shows how a rival plan turned into INR 6000 crore trouble

Air India Express loss explosion shows how a rival plan turned into INR 6000 crore trouble

Air India Express is now at the center of Air India’s FY25 financial slump, accounting for INR 5,800 crore of the group’s INR 10,900 crore loss. Once profitable under government ownership, the budget carrier became heavily loss-making after the Tata takeover in 2022, as integration missteps and accounting shocks piled up.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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Singapore Airlines puts executives into Air India operations as record losses mount

Singapore Airlines puts executives into Air India operations as record losses mount

Singapore Airlines is increasing its involvement with Air India by placing its executives directly in operational areas such as flight operations and engineering. The shift comes as Air India battles record financial losses and safety concerns. While Tata Group remains the majority owner, it is said to be focusing its attention on other business functions.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines map Air India funding as losses mount and CEO hunt begins

Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines map Air India funding as losses mount and CEO hunt begins

Tata Sons CEO N Chandrasekaran met Singapore Airlines chief Goh Choon Phong to review a funding roadmap for Air India as losses continue to deepen. The talks also covered the search for a new CEO, amid complex global political uncertainty. The discussions signal a push to stabilize finances and leadership simultaneously to steer the airline toward recovery.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
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