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Union Strike Disrupts Kenya’s Main Airport For Two Days Before Return-To-Work Deal

Aviation Today News Desk / February 18, 2026

Nairobi, Kenya: A strike by aviation workers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Kenya’s largest and busiest aviation hub that […]

Mumbai, India: Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), the much-anticipated second airport for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, is set to commence commercial flight operations on 25 December 2025, with IndiGo and Akasa Air announcing inaugural services. IndiGo plans to connect NMIA to major domestic cities including Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, North Goa (Mopa), Jaipur, Nagpur, Kochi, and Mangalore. Ticket bookings for these routes are now open. Akasa Air will begin flights from NMIA on the same day, starting with Delhi, and will gradually introduce services to Ahmedabad, Goa (Mopa), and Kochi. The new airport, located near Ulwe in Panvel, is designed to complement the existing Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport and alleviate congestion in India’s busiest aviation hub. Phase 1 of NMIA features a single terminal and one runway, capable of handling approximately 20 million passengers annually, with expansion plans to increase capacity in subsequent phases. Early fare comparisons indicate a divergence between airlines. For instance, IndiGo’s one-way ticket from NMIA to Delhi is priced around ₹7,350, whereas Akasa Air offers the same route at ₹5,558, reflecting different pricing strategies and user-development fees at the new airport. Industry experts say NMIA’s opening is expected to create significant employment opportunities in aviation, including pilots, cabin crew, and ground staff, while providing passengers from Navi Mumbai and surrounding suburbs with more convenient access to air travel. While the 25 December launch date is confirmed, airlines are expected to release detailed schedules, aircraft types, and frequencies in the coming weeks. Full international operations will be phased in over time, with Phase 1 focused on domestic connectivity.

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Navi Mumbai Airport Starts Operations Dec 25, IndiGo & Akasa Announce Inaugural Flights

Aviation Today News Desk / November 18, 2025

Mumbai, India: Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), the much-anticipated second airport for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, is set to commence

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FAA Ends Emergency Flight Cuts At 40 Major U.S. Airports After Shutdown Disruptions

Aviation Today News Desk / November 17, 2025

Washington, United States: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially lifted its emergency order requiring airlines to cut scheduled flights

flight schedules

Union Strike Disrupts Kenya’s Main Airport For Two Days Before Return-To-Work Deal

Navi Mumbai Airport Starts Operations Dec 25, IndiGo & Akasa Announce Inaugural Flights

FAA Ends Emergency Flight Cuts At 40 Major U.S. Airports After Shutdown Disruptions

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