Airfares across domestic and international routes are rising as aviation turbine fuel prices surge amid the ongoing West Asia conflict. Airlines including Air India have announced a phased fuel surcharge hike, while travellers report steep increases in ticket prices on key routes
13 March,2026 04:02 PM IST | Mumbai | Madhulika Ram Kavattur
With Gulf routes suspended and rebookings pushed to next week, travellers at Mumbai’s international airport faced financial strain, uncertainty, and long waits as regional tensions reshaped air travel
02 March,2026 09:36 AM IST | Mumbai | Sarthak Mehta
Travel plans to Dubai have been upended by rising tensions in West Asia, leaving tourists stuck between uncertainty and home, while strangers step in with spare rooms and meals
02 March,2026 09:35 AM IST | Mumbai | Aditi Alurkar
Mumbai airport introduced an eight-minute free parking window at Terminal 2 after complaints over pickup charges. A mid-day test drive found the window too tight during peak hours, with many visitors unaware of the free option
07 February,2026 09:12 AM IST | Mumbai | Madhulika Ram KavatturADVERTISEMENT
