Latest Flight News: Bans, Breaking Records, & New Routes

Updating your bucket list? Also, update yourself on the latest flight news for the first week of August! Discover what’s new, from recent bans and new airport additions to the best record-breaking news!

Before you hop on, read on to upgrade your travel experience.

#1 No Power Banks Allowed Aboard Emirates Flights from 1st October.

The recent Emirates flight news bans passengers from using their power bank on the flight from 1st October 2025. Under specific conditions, passengers can bring along only one power bank inside the aircraft cabin. However, it mustn’t be charged aboard either.

These recent updates are to enhance in-flight safety and dispel passenger worries concerning the explosion of lithium batteries in the cabin. Every power bank brought into the cabin must have a power of less than 100 watt-hours and should not be stored in overhead compartments. Power banks cannot be stored in check-in luggage.

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#2 India’s Global Aviation Rankings Soar to the 5^th Position!

India’s brilliant and ever-growing aviation sector has made us all proud once more, making it to the 5th place on the Global Aviation Rankings! As per the IATA report, 211 million passengers used Indian flight services in 2024. The flight news states that India has surpassed Japan!

The Delhi-Mumbai flight route also gained recognition for being the 7th most travelled in the world, breaking all records with 5.9 million passengers! The most used aircraft for the previous year were the long-body Boeing and Airbus.

#3 Malaysia Airlines to Begin Daily Trivandrum to Kuala Lumpur Flight from December.

Good flight news for Keralites! Mentioning the latest Malaysia Airlines news of August, the daily Trivandrum to Kuala Lumpur flights are to commence from December. As of 12th September 2025, the airline will add a fifth weekly service.

Malaysia Airlines aims to spread its wings to more of South India and deepen ties between India and Malaysia. Currently, the airline connects 76 routes, including 10 in India, expected to go up to 77 with this latest flight news today. Get your all-inclusive Malaysia tour packages and bookings at the best hotels in Kuala Lumpur ready!

#4 Oman Air Check In Facility Launching at Muscat

Oman Air’s first check-in centre is set to launch in Muscat by the end of 2025. The centre will help boost the speed of the check-in process, providing quick luggage check-in services. Passengers can collect their boarding passes directly from here.

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#5 Singapore Airlines to Support Air India’s In-House Maintenance

In an aim to enhance passenger safety and ensure its aircraft operate well, Air India has decided to maintain its services in-house. Singapore Airlines, its shareholder, supports this decision.

As per the latest Air India news, services will not be managed by the government-owned AIESL. Singapore Airlines will provide the necessary technical assistance. Do you think this domestic flight news today spells a transformation for Air India? Let us know in the comments below! Explore Singapore Tourist Requirements 2025: Travel Smart.

#6 Saudi Arabia Breaks Record: 140k Flights During Hajj 2025

New record set for flight traffic reported during Hajj in 2025! The Saudi Arabia Hajj news marked an increase of 8% increase, compared to previous years, with 140,000 domestic and international flights reported. The highest flight record movements of 2,338 flights on one day, which was only possible because of the great planning.

About 213 airlines participated in this religious tourist event, making travel from any part of the world easy. Planning to visit Hajj in 2026? Apply for your Saudi Arabia visa online to take the first step now.

#7 Delhi to Manila Direct Flight Launching from 1^st October.

Travellers can now visit the Philippines without a visa! Are you ready to secure cheap flights to Manila without layovers, too? Direct flights connecting Delhi and Manila in the Philippines are expected to commence from 1st October 2025.

India is strengthening its global ties with the Philippines, deciding to provide free visas for Filipino locals. Are you ready to visit? Grab personalized Philippines tour packages and go soon, zero applications, and zero wait!

#8 IndiGo Aims to Resume Daily Flights from Bengaluru to Belagavi in September.

The most exciting aviation news you should note as a regular domestic traveler is here! Bangalore to Belagavi flights daily to begin daily from 21st September 2025. You can also secure cheap flights to Delhi from Belagavi on any day of your choice, as daily flights commence from 16th September.  

These routes are not new, but had been discontinued temporarily and are set to begin once more, as per the IndiGo flight news. The aim is to increase tourism and infrastructural development, so secure customizable Karnataka tour packages to be ready.

#9 TSA Adds Dedicated Family Lanes to Certain Airports.

As per the latest TSA news, a Families on the Fly initiative has been launched to make group travel stress-free and ten times smoother. Some airports where you can avail of the dedicated family lane services mentioned in this trending international flight news today are:

• Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
• Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
• Jacksonville International Airport (JNL)
• John Wayne Airport in Orange County (SNA)
• OKC Will Rogers International Airport
• Orlando International Airport (MCO)
• Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport (PVD)

More airports will join this list soon, so apply for your US visa online to get appointment slots before any new flight news is here.

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#10 Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Welcomes Therapy Dogs!

Need a stress buster at the Airport? Secure customizable Hyderabad tour packages to meet the cute therapy dogs at Hyderabad Airport! Make every trip pawsome by meeting the well-trained poodles at the domestic and international terminals. These dogs will only be available for four to six hours at the airport. Certified handlers accompany the animals. Reserve the best hotels in Hyderabad before you get there to grab the best savings.

Summing Up:

Let’s wrap up the flight news! TSA begins dedicated family line for security checks, and Hyderabad airports to get therapy dogs. Indians can soon enjoy daily flights from Trivandrum to Kuala Lumpur and Bangalore to Belagavi and direct flights from Delhi to Manila. No power banks are allowed on Emirates flights. India also soars to the 5th aviation rank globally, while Saudi Arabia breaks flight record for Hajj 2025 season.

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