Jazeera Airways expands India network with four new routes
Jazeera Airways has expanded its India–Kuwait network by adding routes from Lucknow, Madurai, Goa and Vijayawada, taking its total Indian destinations to 16. The new services will operate via Dammam in Saudi Arabia, ensuring seamless onward connectivity. The expansion strengthens passenger travel and cargo movement, reinforcing the airline’s role as a key air bridge between India and Kuwait.
TPConnects Iris integrates 4GDS and 60+ airlines on one platform
TPConnects Technologies has expanded its air content platform Iris, now offering unified access to over 60 NDC and low-cost carrier airlines alongside integrations with major GDS providers—Amadeus, Sabre, Travelport and Abacus. The platform enables travel sellers to search, compare, book and service content through a single workflow. Recent additions include easyJet, Wizz Air, Cathay Pacific and Turkish Airlines.
FLY91 grows network with new routes and 30,000 monthly seats
Regional airline FLY91 has announced the launch of services to Rajahmundry, Vijayawada and Hubballi, alongside five new sectors from April 10, 2026. The expansion introduces nearly 30,000 additional monthly seats and enhanced connectivity across southern India. Key routes include Hyderabad–Rajahmundry and Hyderabad–Vijayawada. The airline also launched Smartbag91, a pre-booked excess baggage product.
Maldives to host World Creator Summit & Awards in September 2026
The Maldives will host the World Creator Summit and World Creator Awards from September 20–25, 2026, positioning itself as a hub for the global creator economy. Powered by Creatoll and developed with World Travel Awards organisers, the event will bring together creators, brands, and tourism stakeholders. The initiative aims to spotlight creator-led storytelling and strengthen the Maldives’ role in shaping future travel narratives.
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“TAAI expresses its sincere appreciation to the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Ministry of Civil Aviation as well as the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas for their timely and decisive intervention in addressing the recent challenges arising from disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Thanks to the proactive efforts of the Hon’ble Government and the concerned Ministries, this potential crisis has been effectively mitigated. The increase in ATF prices has been limited to a partial and staggered rise of 25%, thereby cushioning both airlines and passengers from severe financial strain. TAAI has also requested the Hon’ble Government to prevent any further rise in ATF prices, in order to reduce the burden on travellers and to avoid a larger negative impact on the travel sector.”
Sunil Kumar,
President, TAAI
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