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Influencer Sarthak Sachdeva Faked Injury For Air India Business Class Upgrade, Faces Backlash
- Tuesday May 26, 2026
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil
In the now-deleted video, the influencer thanked Air India staff for being kind after he enjoyed premium seating and onboard meals.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Indigo Crew Member Denies Diabetic Passenger Washroom Access Before Landing, Airline Responds
- Friday May 15, 2026
- Travel | Written by Jigyasa Kakwani, Edited by Neha Grover
"As per standard safety protocols, once the seatbelt signs are on...passengers are required to remain seated with their seatbelts fastened, and crew actions are guided accordingly," IndiGo responded to the complaint going viral on X.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Humanoid Robot Travelling For Work Delays Southwest Flight For Over An Hour In California
- Tuesday May 5, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
A robot passenger's oversized lithium battery causes a delay on a Southwest Airlines flight from Oakland to San Diego.
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www.ndtv.com
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Viral Video: 3 Cats Fly From New York To Paris, Internet Calls Them Most "Well-Behaved"
- Wednesday April 29, 2026
- Travel | Edited by Jigyasa Kakwani
The three cats-Buttercream, Donut and Sponge Cake- were photographed constantly at the airport, inside the flight and even in Paris for their calm nature.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Flyer Calls Out United Airlines For Ignoring Severe Peanut Allergy. Company Reacts
- Monday April 20, 2026
- Travel | Edited by NDTV Travel Desk
Internet user MK posted a video where she can be heard raising concerns about her allergy to the crew members
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Centre Pauses 60% Free Flight Seats Selection Order After Airlines Object
- Friday April 3, 2026
- India News | Reported by Tanushka Dutta
Centre Puts Order Mandating 60% Free Flight Seats On Hold
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www.ndtv.com
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Airlines To Offer 60% Flight Seats Without Additional Charge From April 20
- Sunday March 29, 2026
- India News | Press Trust of India
On March 18, the civil aviation ministry announced that directions have been issued to the DGCA to direct airlines to allocate a minimum of 60 per cent of seats for selection on any flight free of charge to ensure fair access for passengers.
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www.ndtv.com
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X User Calls Out Passenger Behaviour After Sharing Photos Of Messy Flight Seats
- Sunday March 29, 2026
- Travel | Written by Vaishali Kapila
Photos of littered airline seats shared on X have triggered online reactions about public manners. The post has reignited discussions on cleanliness and civic responsibility during travel.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Economy Seats That Turn Into Bed On A Flight? United Airlines Is Making It Real Next Year
- Wednesday March 25, 2026
- Travel | Written by Jigyasa Kakwani, Edited by Neha Grover
The United Relax Row is a dedicated set of three economy seats designed to transform into a flat, couch-like surface.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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United Airlines Unveils 'Relax Row' Seats That Convert Into Couch: Know How It Works
- Wednesday March 25, 2026
- Feature | Edited by Abhinav Singh
These new dedicated rows of 3 seats will feature adjustable leg rests that will fold up at a 90-degree angle to create more room to sleep or stretch.
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www.ndtv.com
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US-Based Techie Claims Indian Man Was Taken Off Flight Over Seat Change Dispute, Post Sparks Debate
- Sunday March 22, 2026
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
The incident has triggered widespread discussion on social media regarding in-flight etiquette, with many users supporting Shanmugam's right to keep the seat he specifically reserved in advance.
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www.ndtv.com
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Why Seat Selection Costs So Much: A Breakdown Of Charges Across Air India, IndiGo, Akasa And SpiceJet
- Wednesday March 18, 2026
- Travel | Jigyasa Kakwani
After analysing seat prices across multiple airlines, we found that the current percentage of free seats ranges from only 4 to 15 per cent of the total seats.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Seat Flyers On Same PNR Next To Each Other, Says Government To Indian Airlines
- Wednesday March 18, 2026
- Travel | Written by Vaishali Kapila
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has issued a decisive new instruction that puts group seating at the forefront of passenger treatment.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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60% Flight Seats In India To Be Free To Select, But Will It Change Your Ticket Price?
- Wednesday March 18, 2026
- Travel | Dristi Sharma
Seat selection fees, often tucked away in the final stages of flight booking, have been a sore point, with passengers arguing that what is marketed as a base fare rarely reflects the actual cost of travel
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Influencer Sarthak Sachdeva Faked Injury For Air India Business Class Upgrade, Faces Backlash
- Tuesday May 26, 2026
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil
In the now-deleted video, the influencer thanked Air India staff for being kind after he enjoyed premium seating and onboard meals.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
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Indigo Crew Member Denies Diabetic Passenger Washroom Access Before Landing, Airline Responds
- Friday May 15, 2026
- Travel | Written by Jigyasa Kakwani, Edited by Neha Grover
"As per standard safety protocols, once the seatbelt signs are on...passengers are required to remain seated with their seatbelts fastened, and crew actions are guided accordingly," IndiGo responded to the complaint going viral on X.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Humanoid Robot Travelling For Work Delays Southwest Flight For Over An Hour In California
- Tuesday May 5, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
A robot passenger's oversized lithium battery causes a delay on a Southwest Airlines flight from Oakland to San Diego.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Viral Video: 3 Cats Fly From New York To Paris, Internet Calls Them Most "Well-Behaved"
- Wednesday April 29, 2026
- Travel | Edited by Jigyasa Kakwani
The three cats-Buttercream, Donut and Sponge Cake- were photographed constantly at the airport, inside the flight and even in Paris for their calm nature.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
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Flyer Calls Out United Airlines For Ignoring Severe Peanut Allergy. Company Reacts
- Monday April 20, 2026
- Travel | Edited by NDTV Travel Desk
Internet user MK posted a video where she can be heard raising concerns about her allergy to the crew members
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Centre Pauses 60% Free Flight Seats Selection Order After Airlines Object
- Friday April 3, 2026
- India News | Reported by Tanushka Dutta
Centre Puts Order Mandating 60% Free Flight Seats On Hold
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www.ndtv.com
-
Airlines To Offer 60% Flight Seats Without Additional Charge From April 20
- Sunday March 29, 2026
- India News | Press Trust of India
On March 18, the civil aviation ministry announced that directions have been issued to the DGCA to direct airlines to allocate a minimum of 60 per cent of seats for selection on any flight free of charge to ensure fair access for passengers.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
X User Calls Out Passenger Behaviour After Sharing Photos Of Messy Flight Seats
- Sunday March 29, 2026
- Travel | Written by Vaishali Kapila
Photos of littered airline seats shared on X have triggered online reactions about public manners. The post has reignited discussions on cleanliness and civic responsibility during travel.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
Economy Seats That Turn Into Bed On A Flight? United Airlines Is Making It Real Next Year
- Wednesday March 25, 2026
- Travel | Written by Jigyasa Kakwani, Edited by Neha Grover
The United Relax Row is a dedicated set of three economy seats designed to transform into a flat, couch-like surface.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
United Airlines Unveils 'Relax Row' Seats That Convert Into Couch: Know How It Works
- Wednesday March 25, 2026
- Feature | Edited by Abhinav Singh
These new dedicated rows of 3 seats will feature adjustable leg rests that will fold up at a 90-degree angle to create more room to sleep or stretch.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
US-Based Techie Claims Indian Man Was Taken Off Flight Over Seat Change Dispute, Post Sparks Debate
- Sunday March 22, 2026
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
The incident has triggered widespread discussion on social media regarding in-flight etiquette, with many users supporting Shanmugam's right to keep the seat he specifically reserved in advance.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Why Seat Selection Costs So Much: A Breakdown Of Charges Across Air India, IndiGo, Akasa And SpiceJet
- Wednesday March 18, 2026
- Travel | Jigyasa Kakwani
After analysing seat prices across multiple airlines, we found that the current percentage of free seats ranges from only 4 to 15 per cent of the total seats.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
-
Seat Flyers On Same PNR Next To Each Other, Says Government To Indian Airlines
- Wednesday March 18, 2026
- Travel | Written by Vaishali Kapila
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has issued a decisive new instruction that puts group seating at the forefront of passenger treatment.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
60% Flight Seats In India To Be Free To Select, But Will It Change Your Ticket Price?
- Wednesday March 18, 2026
- Travel | Dristi Sharma
Seat selection fees, often tucked away in the final stages of flight booking, have been a sore point, with passengers arguing that what is marketed as a base fare rarely reflects the actual cost of travel
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www.ndtv.com/travel