The aviation industry is experiencing a shift where ancillary revenue is rising as fares fall. Low-cost carriers (LCCs) like Frontier, Spirit, and Wizz Air are leading, with some airlines earning more from ancillary services than base fares. Global ancillary revenue reached $148 billion in 2024, with traditional airlines seeing a 5.3% rise in per-passenger ancillary income despite fare declines.

Air India and IndiGo initiated repatriation flights from Kathmandu to manage the return of Indian nationals stuck due to protests that shut down Nepal’s main airport. Following the political unrest, which included violent demonstrations and a government collapse, the Indian government coordinated relief efforts. Security and safety concerns arose, affecting many, including high-profile political figures.

The Gujarat government has started acquiring land for greenfield airports in Dahod and Dwarka, following AAI feasibility studies. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to bolster the state’s aviation infrastructure, alongside existing expansions like Ahmedabad and Rajkot airports, positioning Gujarat as a key aviation hub.