Peden Doma Bhutia

It's a tragic day for Indian aviation. The focus now is on supporting families and uncovering what went wrong.

Moral of the story: Being low-cost is no longer enough. Without scale, efficiency, and solid financial backing, it’s getting harder for smaller airlines to stay in the game — especially with the kind of cut-throat competition we’re seeing in the region.

By focusing on franchise and joint venture deals, Hilton’s found a way to grow quickly without spending a lot of its own money. It’s a smart, low-risk strategy and one that seems to be paying off.

As visitor numbers to Japan soar, so do the headaches. But despite a target of 60 million tourists a year by 2030, authorities aren’t afraid of adding a few hoops. The government’s betting visitors will come anyway.

Direct flights and visa waivers won’t fix everything, but they’re a start. If the Philippines wants more Indian travelers, this is the way forward. Now if only the numbers follow the policies.

Sure, Marriott had the scale, but it lacked a midscale brand in India — until now. With Fern and the launch of Series, it’s finally filling the gap and going all-in on India’s fastest-growing hotel segment.

According to Emirates, the mismatch between India’s ambitions and its aviation policy is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. But does India agree?

JetBlue's partnership with United is about building resilience in a market that isn’t getting any easier for smaller carriers.

The IATA Chief reserved some of his strongest words for the European Union’s approach to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), calling its mandates ineffective and even counterproductive.

India’s place in global aviation is no longer a potential, it’s a reality. And what’s fueling it? Booming domestic demand, a young fleet, and international ambitions.