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JFK Millennium Partners , the company selected by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey to build and operate John F. Kennedy International Airport’s new world-class Terminal 6, and Air India, India’s leading global airline, today announced that the airline has chosen T6 for its operations beginning in 2028. The move aligns Air India with other Star Alliance member carriers in the new terminal and marks another major airline commitment to T6, which has now been selected by 16 leading  international carriers at JFK. Other airlines that have announced movements to T6 include Star Alliance members Air Canada, All Nippon Airways, Austrian Airlines, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, SWISS, and TAP Air Portugal — in addition to Aer Lingus, Cathay Pacific, Condor, JetBlue, Kuwait Airways, Icelandair, and Norse Atlantic. Air India’s existing codeshare or interline partnerships with many of these carriers will offer customers seamless, same-terminal connections to onward destinations across the Americas. Building on the recent opening of its signature Maharaja Lounge at San Francisco International Airport, Air India will further expand its premium ground experience in North America with the launch of its first flagship Maharaja Lounge at JFK Terminal 6. Spanning 9,100 square feet in a prime post-security location overlooking the terminal’s vibrant commercial concourse, the lounge will bring Air India’s distinctive blend of Indian hospitality, comfort, and world-class amenities to customers on both coasts of the United States. Terminal 6 will open in two phases, with the first set of gates opening in 2026 and the remaining gates and terminal completion expected by 2028. T6 is a cornerstone of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s $19 billion transformation of JFK International Airport, aimed at creating a cohesive, modern, and world-class gateway with the construction of two new terminals, two expanded and modernized terminals, a new ground transportation center, and an entirely new, simplified roadway network. Air India currently operates daily nonstop services from JFK Terminal 4 to Delhi and Mumbai using its flagship Airbus A350 and Boeing 777 aircraft, featuring brand-new or upgraded cabin interiors. Its current operations at Terminal 4 will continue normally until the airline’s planned move to T6 in 2028. “At Vantage Group, we believe transformations are built through transparent, aligned partnerships and a shared vision for the future,” said George Casey, Chair of JMP and Chair and CEO, Vantage Group. “Air India’s decision to join Terminal 6 validates the innovative approach we have taken to create and manage a new world-class international terminal at JFK, in partnership with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Air India will be an important partner in helping Terminal 6 deliver an exceptional experience while strengthening JFK’s role as a premier international gateway.” Developed by JFK Millennium Partners, led by Vantage Group, T6 is designed to deliver a boutique, guest‑focused travel experience, featuring short walking distances from the security checkpoint to all gates, modern amenities, intuitive wayfinding and a curated shopping and dining program that reflects New York’s global character. “Welcoming Air India to the new Terminal 6 is an exciting milestone for both T6 and JFK Airport,” said Steve Thody, JMP’s Chief Executive Officer. “Air India is a globally recognized carrier undergoing a bold transformation, and T6 is built to support that vision. From shorter walks and modern design to an environment focused on comfort and efficiency, T6 will offer Air India passengers an entirely new and elevated guest experience,” Thody added. The move supports Air India’s ongoing transformation and its focus on enhancing the end‑to‑end customer journey across key international gateways. “New York has long been one of India’s most important global gateways; it’s a relationship that spans more than six decades,” said Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Air India. “Our move to Terminal 6 will complement the deployment of our flagship aircraft offering the “new Air India experience” to our customers. T6’s guest-centric design, operational efficiency and the proximity to fellow Star Alliance members will further elevate our customers’ experience and enable smoother, seamlessly connected journeys through JFK starting in 2028.” Since its privatization in 2022, Air India has been undergoing a comprehensive transformation spanning fleet renewal, new cabin products, digital transformation, operational enhancements, and elevated customer experience initiatives. The airline has placed record orders for 600 aircraft and continues to introduce new and retrofitted cabin products, expand its global network, enhance on-board offerings, and invest significantly in technology platforms to deliver seamless travel experiences across customer touchpoints.

Prime Minister  to inaugurate GMR Skill Development Centre, Aviation Hub-University and GMR-MANSAS Edu City along with airport Mumbai: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said that the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram will emerge as the jewel of North Andhra. Reviewing arrangements with senior officials for the inauguration of the airport by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 1, the Chief Minister directed that the event be conducted on a grand scale. The Chief Minister instructed officials to accord a traditional welcome to  Prime Minister, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of North Andhra region. Officials informed the Chief Minister that, along with the inauguration of the passenger terminal building, the Prime Minister will also formally inaugurate the GMR Skill Development Centre, the Aviation Hub-University and the GMR-MANSAS Edu City. Describing the airport as a landmark project for North Andhra, the Chief Minister said it would serve as a logistics hub, provide global connectivity and become a game changer for Andhra Pradesh’s economic growth. The Chief Minister directed officials to honour the farmers and landowners who contributed land for the project by providing them with a one-time complimentary air travel opportunity. To ensure the smooth conduct of the event, the Chief Minister asked officials to make comprehensive arrangements, including traffic diversions, dedicated parking facilities and robust security. He also directed that adequate amenities should be provided for the public attending the meeting. The Chief Minister instructed officials to undertake an extensive publicity campaign on the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport from tomorrow until July 31. He said the inauguration should become a people’s celebration, with awareness programmes reaching every household across the districts of North Andhra over the next ten days. He also suggested using the occasion to strengthen the branding of Araku Coffee, which has been promoted by Prime Minister Modi on international platforms. The Chief Minister directed all public representatives from North Andhra to actively participate in the programmes beginning Tuesday.

Navi Mumbai, 15th July 2026: The World is now closer to Navi Mumbai as its newly opened airport welcomed its first international scheduled flight as Air India Express flight IX208 from Abu Dhabi landed at 10:20 am. The aircraft was accorded a ceremonial water cannon salute, symbolising the airport’s international debut and reinforcing its role as India’s newest gateway to the world.

Melbourne, 13th July 2026: As per the latest passenger data shared by Visit Victoria, almost 37 million passengers travelled through Melbourne Airport in the 2026 Financial Year, with the airport marking the busiest 12-month period for international travel since its opening in 1970. The Annual international passenger numbers through the Australia’s largest 24-hour gateway surpassed 12 million for the first time, with a total of 12,256,328 people welcomed across 57,002 international passenger flights. The 2026 financial year included Melbourne Airport’s busiest month on record, with 3,421,195 people transiting through the four terminals in December 2025. Across the financial year, the top non-Australian arrivals by passport country of origin were: –     China 636,245 (up 8%) –     New Zealand 517,943 (up 1.3%) –     India 323,308 (down 4.9%) –     United Kingdon 201,261 (up 9.4%) –     United States 142,339 (up 7.9%) The monthly passenger numbers in June were down slightly on the previous year, with seat capacity to the key Middle East hubs of Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi progressively resuming, but yet to return to pre-conflict levels. While. the domestic traveller numbers were relatively stable in June despite a reduction in airline seat capacity but grew 2.2 per cent across the 12-month period. Melbourne Airport CEO Lorie Argus said, “the growing passenger volumes highlighted the need for the airport’s privately funded investment in its road network, airfield and terminals along with government investment in a modernised border.” She added, “we’ve committed to a $4.5 billion expansion of our international terminal, a new third runway and an enhanced road network to cater for Melbourne’s growth.” Lorie Argus further mentioned, “Passengers will start to notice some of these changes in October, when we open our new and much larger, free pick up and drop off zones for Qantas, International and Virgin Australia travellers in the T123 Transport Hub.Given the growing volume of travellers, the international arrivals process is currently one of our biggest passenger pain points, so we’re pleased the Federal Government has committed to fixing this.We’re excited to work with the Federal Government to ensure a seamless rollout of the new digital arrivals process in Melbourne.”

Delhi, 22nd June 2026: Qatar Airways has announced the resumption of daily flights between its Doha home base and Philadelphia from 1 August 2026, with service on the Doha (DOH)–Philadelphia (PHL) and Philadelphia (PHL)–Doha (DOH) routes, extending the airline’s North American network to a total of 14 destinations with 11 destinations alone in the U.S., further strengthening its connectivity for travellers across the world. Qatar Airways will resume the direct flights to the largest city in Pennsylvania, operating Airbus A350-900 aircraft equipped with the airline’s award-winning Qsuite business class and Starlink, the fastest Wi-Fi in the sky, ensuring a seamless journey for passengers. The resumption of flights reflects the airline’s deep commitment to the U.S. market and will provide travellers from across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East with a new route via its award-winning hub, Hamad International Airport. In the U.S., the resumed flights will provide enhanced onward connectivity through Qatar Airways’ oneworld partner, American Airlines. Since launching its inaugural U.S. service to New York in 2007, Qatar Airways has steadily expanded its presence across North America, offering passengers increased flexibility, premium travel experiences, and seamless connectivity to more than 160 destinations worldwide. This summer, in addition to PHL, Qatar Airways will operate flights to 11 other U.S. destinations: Atlanta (ATL), Boston (BOS), Chicago (ORD), Dallas (DFW), Houston (IAH), Los Angeles (LAX), Miami (MIA), New York (JFK), San Francisco (SFO), Seattle (SEA), and Washington, D.C. (IAD).

“Terminal Sessions” brings iconic music festival to the Airport  SAN FRANCISCO : The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced the launch of their annual summer music series, SFO Celebrates: Summer Music in San Francisco with free concerts from artists slated to appear at the Stern Grove Festival, the oldest free music festival in the United States. SFO’s “Terminal Sessions” program will feature internationally renowned bands for in-terminal performances. The schedule is as follows: Saturday, June 13th at 2:00 pm Indian alternative rock band Peter Cat Recording Co. Saturday, June 20th at 2:00 pm Columbian electro tropical band Bomba Estereo “We are truly excited to welcome these highly anticipated international artists for a free, live performance at SFO,” said Airport Director Mike Nakornkhet. Our SFO Celebrates program delivers the energy and excitement of San Francisco events to our global audience to enjoy, and this new Terminal Sessions activation brings iconic San Francisco music festivals to travelers at our Airport.” Terminal Sessions will be held post-security at Gate B4 in Harvey Milk Terminal 1. Admission is free, but capacity is limited and all guests will need to be a ticketed passenger or obtain entry via the SFO Gate Explorer guest pass program. SFO Celebrates: Summer Music in San Francisco will continue on July 7th and run through August 28th with live performances every Wednesday and Thursday from 10:30am – 2:00pm. www.flysfo.com/sfo-celebrates.

San Francisco,29th April, 2026: The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has announced the launch of the SFO Gate Explorer program, which allows visitors to go beyond security without booking a flight. “We are very excited to launch the SFO Gate Explorer program,” said Airport Director Mike Nakornkhet. “Airports are about bringing people together, and this program creates so many new ways for friends and family to connect, whether on arrival, departure, or even a long layover. This also allows a new audience to enjoy all the shopping, dining, artwork, museum exhibitions and amenities that make SFO so special. My thanks go out to the entire team that made this program a reality.” How It Works To apply for an SFO Gate Explorer Pass, one must complete an application process at the page link: flysfo.com/gate-explorer. Applications can be submitted up to 30 days in advance as well as same-day applications are permitted. Post successful submission, applicants will receive an e-mail after 12:00 midnight on the day of the visit with the approval status. At the Airport The registered applicants must attend the regular security checkpoint and SFO Gate Explorer Pass is accepted in the standard screening lane at every security checkpoint.

Frankfurt,10th April, 2026: The international airline association BARIG (Board of Airline Representatives in Germany) is expanding its network with Hannover Airport (HAJ). With this new partner from the airport and infrastructure sector, BARIG and its member airlines can work together on various operational improvements. In particular, the passenger experience and ground services are set to be further enhanced for travelers. “The cooperation between airlines and airport operators is highly complex and encompasses many areas, such as ground operations, aviation security, and sustainability. That is why we are fostering constructive dialogue with airports and encourage all stakeholders to work together to improve processes at various levels,” mentions Michael Hoppe, BARIG Chairman and Executive Director. “Further optimizing operations will benefit all parties involved, especially our airlines’ passengers. We look forward to a productive exchange with Hannover Airport.” Hannover Airport is the only international commercial airport in Lower Saxony. With its 24-hour operating license, HAJ has been an important part of northern Germany’s air transport network for years. In addition to serving tourist, ethnic, and business travel via scheduled and charter flights, it also serves as an air gateway for cargo, is home to the police helicopter squadron and the DRF air rescue service, serves as an alternate base for the emergency response unit, and functions as a freight and maintenance hub. In 2025, HAJ recorded around 5.3 million passengers. More than 60 direct destinations are accessible from Hannover. The airport serves a variety of destinations, including popular vacation spots, major cities, and several transit hubs. “The aviation industry in Germany is at a pivotal point, where the course for the future is being set and where areas such as digitalization are opening up entirely new possibilities,” says Dr. Martin Roll, CEO Hannover Airport. “As BARIG partner, we look forward to exchanging valuable experience and expertise with airline representatives from around the world to drive further improvements. On this basis, we can work together to lay the groundwork for tomorrow’s success.”

New Delhi, 2nd April, 2026: The Airports Authority of India celebrated its 31st Annual Day on 1st April, 2026, under the theme ‘व्योम’, at Bharat Mandapam. The event commemorated AAI’s remarkable journey and its pivotal role in shaping India’s rapidly expanding aviation landscape. Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu, Union Minister of Civil Aviation, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, while Samir Kumar Sinha, Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, also marked his gracious presence at the event, underscoring the significance of the occasion for the sector. The celebrations commenced with a warm welcome address by Vipin Kumar, Chairman, AAI, who highlighted the organisation’s achievements and its vital role as the backbone of India’s civil aviation sector, driving growth through technological innovation and modern infrastructure. Marking 31 glorious years of AAI, he described the milestone as both a moment of pride and a stepping stone towards greater accomplishments. He commended the unwavering dedication of AAI officials and their families, applauding their pivotal role in shaping the future of Indian aviation, and emphasized the shared vision of collectively working to grow and achieve together. While addressing the gathering, Rammohan NaiduKinjarapu, HMCA, stated that AAI is the backbone of Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji’s UDAN vision, making air travel accessible across the country. He highlighted that India’s airports reflect global standards while showcasing local heritage, embodying “Vikas Bhi, VirasatBhi”. He further emphasized that AAI is redefining the flying experience through several passenger-centric initiatives such as UDAN Yatri Cafes, Flybrary, free Wi-Fi, and dedicated Kids Zones, ensuring comfort and convenience for all travelers, and congratulated AAI staff and their families for their contribution towards building a world-class airport ecosystem. Samir Kumar Sinha, Secretary, MoCA, congratulated AAI on completing 31 glorious years and praised the dedicated efforts of its employees in driving aviation growth through technological innovation and the modernisation of aviation infrastructure. In line with the tradition, Vipin Kumar, Chairman, AAI honoured and felicitated the employees on the eve of 31st Annual Day with Chairman’s Awards, recognising their outstanding contributions to operational excellence, innovation, safety, and customer service. The 31st Annual Day evening featured a vibrant cultural programme, including a live performance by renowned composer and singer Amit Trivedi. Adding to the grandeur, the Zenith Dance Troupe presented a captivating dance performances. Over the past three decades, AAI remained at the forefront of transforming India’s aviation sector—expanding airport infrastructure, enhancing regional connectivity, adopting cutting-edge technologies, and championing sustainability. It played a vital role in driving the nation’s aviation growth, making a strong contribution to economic progress and fostering national integration. As India emerged as one of the fastest-growing aviation markets in the world, AAI continued to play a crucial role in enabling this growth by developing world-class infrastructure, ensuring safety and efficiency in air navigation, and embracing innovation to meet future demands. The 31st Annual Day ‘व्योम’served not only as a celebration of past achievements but also as a platform to reaffirm AAI’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and nation-building.

Navi Mumbai,26 March 2026: Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) has announced its first summer schedule, effective from March 29 to October 24, 2026, expanding its domestic network to 46 destinations.The schedule adds 30 new domestic routes, linking the airport to a mix of commercial, tourism and religious centres across India. Among Indian cities Delhi (9), Goa (7), Bengaluru (6) and Cochin (5) will have largest share of daily departures followed closely by Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Varanasi and Indore. Three Indian carriers, IndiGo, Akasa Air and Air India Express will operate additional flights from the airport during this period, increasing capacity and network coverage.Flight operations are expected to scale up to 1,092 weekly air traffic movements, with an average of 156 movements per day. Average daily departures are projected to rise from 22 at launch to 78 by April 2026. NMIA, which began commercial operations on December 25, 2025, is ramping up capacity under its first summer schedule. The expansion is expected to improve connectivity across Tier-1 and Tier-2 cities and support rising passenger demand in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), one of India’s largest urban and economic hubs.