Spirit Airlines, the ultra-low-cost carrier known for offering some of the cheapest airfares in exchange for limited onboard services, has announced it is shutting down operations after 34 years in business.

IndiGo has launched direct flights linking Chennai with Réunion Island, a French territory in the Indian Ocean, from April 29, 2026.

The ongoing conflict in Iran is exerting significant pressure on the global aviation sector, with rising jet fuel prices and supply concerns creating challenges for both airlines and passengers.