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National airline of India
Air India is the flag carrier of India, headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana. Its primary hub is located at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, with secondary hubs at Kempegowda International Airport and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. The airline is owned by Air India Limited, which is owned by the Tata Group (74.9%) and Singapore Airlines (25.1%). As of November 2025, the airline serves 87 domestic and international destinations, operates a variety of Airbus and Boeing aircraft, and is the second-largest airline in India by passenger volume, after IndiGo.
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Indian low-cost airline
Akasa Air is an Indian low-cost airline headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was founded in 2021 by a team that included Vinay Dube and Aditya Ghosh, with investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala holding a major stake in the airline. The airline began commercial operations on 7 August 2022. As of January 2026, the airline flies to 31 destinations including six international destinations with an all-Boeing 737 MAX fleet.
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From October 9, Air India and Akasa Air introduce revised fuel surcharges, impacting domestic and international airfares amid soaring fuel prices.
Akasa Air, Air India, and Air India Express imposed new fuel surcharges on domestic and international flights effective October 9, 2026. These follow IndiGo’s October 6 adjustment, reflecting higher aviation fuel prices. Passengers now face added fees, especially on long-haul international routes.
Airfares are getting more expensive in the coming days. So act now if you have not booked your tickets for the coming festive season.