Unending turbulence: For Indian airlines one crisis lands, another takes off

Indian aviation faces unprecedented turbulence due to a perfect storm of factors. From pandemic fallout and engine failures to airspace closures and a Middle East war driving fuel prices sky-high, airlines are struggling. Passengers face rising fares and cancelled routes as the sector grapples with deep financial distress and operational chaos.

By YASHASVI VASISTHA AND SHIVANGHI PAYAL