Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh officials on an escalator in front of the large "Noida International Airport" signage in English and Hindi.

UP Takes Flight: PM Modi Inaugurates Phase I of Noida International Airport at Jewar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has officially opened Phase I of the Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh. With a massive ₹11,200 crore investment, this "Aviation Jewel" is set to become a global logistics hub and a primary engine for the Viksit Bharat 2047 mission, connecting Western UP directly to the world.

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Side profile of an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner featuring the new global livery parked on an airport tarmac under a clear blue sky.

Air India Fuel Surcharge Phase 2 Live: International Fares Spike Today, Check New Rates

As of 00:01 IST today, March 18, 2026, Air India has officially activated Phase 2 of its fuel surcharge expansion. This adjustment directly impacts new bookings on long-haul international routes, with tickets to Europe, North America, and Australia now carrying a significantly higher fuel levy due to the ongoing energy crisis in the Gulf region.

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