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International Digi Yatra Trials Begin at Seven Airports

India has begun trials of Digi Yatra for international passengers at seven airports, allowing eligible Indian passport holders to use facial recognition at selected airport checkpoints. The facility is currently limited to Indian nationals with e-passports travelling on selected international flights operated by Air India and IndiGo. The Civil Aviation Ministry announced the trials on 1 November, with testing scheduled through December 2026. A wider rollout is expected in 2027 after the ministry assesses passenger feedback gathered during the trial period, according to PTI. The system is inten..

Air India Plans More Wide-Body Jets, CEO Signals Profitability Soon

Air India is seeking to expand its order for wide-body aircraft as it works to increase international passenger traffic, chief executive Tewolde Gebremariam said on Tuesday. The Tata Group-owned carrier is also targeting a return to profitability in the near term, as its turnaround programme addresses fleet, network and service challenges. The comments came months after Gebremariam took charge of the airline. Gebremariam, who previously led Ethiopian Airlines, said the airline wanted more wide-body aircraft. Air India has held discussions with Boeing and Airbus while assessing the economics of..

IndiGo Develops Premium Offering as It Reviews Fuel Hedging

IndiGo is developing premium products and reviewing its fuel hedging policy as it prepares for international expansion and increased competition from global airlines. Chief Executive Officer Willie Walsh said the first 10 Airbus A350 aircraft would have 16 business-class flatbed seats, alongside premium economy and economy cabins. The airline is considering whether to increase the business-class capacity on later A350 deliveries. IndiGo has 60 A350s on order, with the first aircraft scheduled for delivery in the second quarter of calendar year 2028, subject to Airbus and supplier readiness. Th..