Flying in India is getting costlier, and passengers may now have to dig deeper into their pockets for some of the services that come with a flight. IndiGo, country’s largest airline, has revised its add-on fees in 2026, raising charges for excess baggage, infant travel, unaccompanied minors, and Fast Forward (priority boarding service). With a fleet of over 430 planes, the airline operates nearly 2,200 daily flights. Check below for the Indigo 2026 increased fees for several ancillary services.

IndiGo new charges 2026:

• Infant travel fee: The domestic infant fee has increased from ₹2,000 to ₹3,000, a 50% rise. The charge applies to infants below 2 years, who travel on an accompanying adult’s lap without a separate seat.

• Unaccompanied minor service: The fee for children travelling without an accompanying adult has gone up from ₹5,000 to ₹5,999 on domestic flights. For international travel, the service now costs ₹12,999.

• Excess baggage: Passengers carrying baggage beyond the permitted allowance will now pay ₹800 per extra kg at the airport, compared with ₹700 earlier.

• Fast Forward: IndiGo’s priority check-in and boarding service now costs ₹650 per passenger per sector on domestic flights, up from ₹500. The charge for international flights is ₹850 per sector.

• Travel certificate: The airline has also raised the cost of a travel certificate to ₹300, up from ₹200.

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Route, demand, seat availability, and travel time of the year influence international flight pricing dynamics. When airline fares drop or go up does also depend on intermittent geopolitical issues, as seen in the aftermath and during the peak of the West Asia conflict 2026. While these factors are external and unavoidable, the cheapest days to fly from USA to India in 2026 are still under your control because it depends on when you travel.

Airlines keep adjusting flight ticket prices to their inventory of seats and the real-time demand. It makes USA to India flight deals volatile on any day of the week. Yet, when it comes to traveling internationally, flying mid-week is usually cheaper than flying on weekends, according to several reports. Both the best days to book airline tickets and the cheapest days to travel help you with airfare savings.

Cheapest days to fly in 2026, USA to India and other countries

Stats from various sources, including Indian Eagle’s in-house fare data analysis, count Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays as the cheapest days to travel, as business and leisure travel has lower demand for midweek flights. Some airlines and some routes have the best deals for Friday departures compared to weekend travel. For instance, Boston to New Delhi flights are much cheaper than JFK to DEL fares for mid-week or Friday travel. The most expensive days for international travel are Saturdays and Sundays. Most of the below fares are for midweek travel, evidencing the fact that midweek flights are comparatively cheaper.

A few cheapest flight deals for US-India round trips in 2026

Round-trip Fare: $894

• Dates: Onward (THU) 26 NOV | Return (MON) 14 DEC 2026
• Route: NY JFK to Mumbai BOM
• Airline: Etihad (EY)

Round-trip Fare: $907

• Dates: Onward (MON) 9 NOV | Return (WED) 23 DEC 2026
• Route: D.C. IAD to DEL
• Airline: Qatar Airways (QR)

Round-trip Fare: $931

• Dates: Onward (THU) 19 NOV | Return (MON) 21 DEC 2026
• Route: SFO to Mumbai BOM
• Airline: Air India (AI)

Round-trip Fare: $944

• Dates: Onward (WED) 2 DEC | Return (THU) 14 JAN 2027
• Route: Newark EWR to BOM
• Airline: Emirates (EK)

Round-trip Fare: $936

• Dates: Onward (SUN) 22 NOV |Return (WED) 20 JAN 2027
• Route: D.C. IAD to Hyderabad
• Airline: Etihad (EY)

Round-trip Fare: $958

• Dates: Onward (TUE) 1 DEC | Return (THU) 14 JAN 2027
• Route: Boston to Mumbai
• Airline: Emirates (EK)

Round-trip Fare: $1098

• Dates: Onward (SAT) 28 NOV | Return (THU) 17 DEC 2026
• Route: SFO to Delhi
• Airline: Air India (AI)

What matters more than cheapest days of the week to fly

How early you book international fight tickets matters more than when you fly during winter holidays 2026. Even the cheapest deals for Tuesday or Wednesday travel change with the passing of days. The nearer your travel dates are, the higher the fares are. The lesser the seat availability, the more the fare. These pricing dynamics are not myths in civil aviation. Even the above Indian Eagle deals available for booking now – may not be available the next week or month.

Early travel planning has certain benefits:

• You can access plenty of best live flight deals online and offline
• You have freedom of time to compare fares as many as possible
• You have better chances to get your preferred seat (s) available
• You get ample time to check and arrange all travel documents
• You can cancel tickets and rebook travel at the best fares (if necessary)

Indian Eagle Discount Coupon: 2026 Ganesh Chaturthi

On the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi 2026, your trusted air-ticketing and travel-booking partner Indian Eagle offers fare discount coupons, GANESHTB26, from September 12 to 18, 2026. You can redeem the coupon to get a flat $25 OFF on select flights from USA to India and beyond, irrespective of airlines, routes, trip types, and travel class.

• Booking Period: September 12 to 18, 2026 (CST hours)
• Travel Period: Any time in 2026 or 2027
• Valid for only direct online bookings at IndianEagle.com
• Valid for one-way travel, round-trip, and multi-city bookings
• Valid for international flights originating in the US
• Valid on also Eagle Deals available on Indian Eagle website
• The Indian Eagle discount coupon, GANESHTB26, is transferable. You can share it with your friends in USA.

How early should you book flight tickets    

Do neither book too far in advance nor too close to travel dates. Two to four months in advance for international travel is the best time to book flight tickets from USA to India and other countries. Given that, this is the ideal time to explore and book unbeatable flight deals for a winter holiday trip in late November or early December 2026. You may get some best deals in October too, but your preferred seat (s) has no guaranteed availability.

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The US aviation is back to the pe-9/11 era. The TSA is unrestricting airport terminals to let non-travelers enter the secure areas, such as boarding, retail shopping, and dining, without boarding passes or flight tickets. The new TSA program 2026 is Gateside by TSA PreCheck launched at 13 US airports, including Dallas DFW, Detroit DTW, and Los Angeles LAX. TSA Gateside is the pass for eligible non-flyers to access PreCheck lanes, get past security, and see off or welcome family and friends.

What is Gateside TSA PreCheck program? 

Gateside is the TSA’s latest US airport security rule change starting in September 2026. Unlike airport guest passes or airport escort gate passes, the Gateside pilot program is limited to TSA PreCheck members and those with Global Entry membership. It works through the TSA’s own airport security infrastructure, meaning approved non-ticketed visitors use the same dedicated PreCheck lanes like ticketed passengers. There’s no general screening line for them.

“The TSA strives to make air travel easier through its passenger-friendly programs. It ended the mandatory shoe removal rule, started the Families on the Fly program, expanded TSA Cares, and launched a pilot trial of self-service e-Gates at select airports. Not everyone can accompany their traveling family or parents from departure to destination. Walking them to the boarding gate before seeing off is that feeling of comfort and assurance that we long for other than booking the best international flights for them,” said Dheeraj Duvvuru, CEO of IndianEagle.com.

Who are eligible for TSA Gateside Pass? 

Not every non-traveler can get TSA Gateside passes. Since it is built entirely around the TSA’s own trusted traveler network, you must have TSA PreCheck membership or a Known Traveler Number (KTN) through a trusted traveler program like Global Entry. Other than them, certain federal employees may qualify for the new TSA program.

How to apply for TSA PreCheck Gateside  

Applying for Gateside is entirely online, and timing matters. There is no offline or in-person application option before your visit. Everything runs through TSA’s own digital portal.

• Sign in or register: Create a Login.gov account, or sign in if you already have one.
• Apply early: Submit your request 1 to 3 days before your planned visit — not sooner, not later.
• Enter your details: Provide your KTN, full name, and date of birth exactly as they appear on your trusted traveler enrolment.
• Add children, if any: Use the “add visitor” option to include kids in your application.
• Check for approval: Approval doesn’t come instantly, so get back to the portal to check the booking status before you head out.

Also Check: US Passport Renewal News for Americans Abroad

List of US airports with TSA PreCheck Gateside 

• Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA), Arizona
• John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), Ohio
• Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Texas
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), Michigan
• Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT), Kansas
• Indianapolis International Airport (IND), Indiana
• Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), Las Vegas
• Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), California
• Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT), Arkansas
• Will Rogers World Airport, Oklahoma City (OKC), Oklahoma
• Eppley Airfield, Omaha, Nebraska
• San Diego International Airport (SAN), California
• Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), Utah

What are TSA Gateside rules and limitations?

• Passes are valid for one calendar day only, with re-entry allowed
• Daily approval caps apply, and TSA hasn’t disclosed exact numbers
• A Gateside pass does not permit boarding a flight
• Standard TSA screening and airport code of conduct still apply

Is there any fee for TSA Gateside Pass? 

Unlike other TSA programs, the new Gateside Pass is completely free for US citizens, non-citizens, and visa holders. You can enter the airport terminal for free and see off your family or receive them within the secure area.

Is TSA Gateside available at JFK, BOS, SEA-TAC, O’Hare, Atlanta, and DC IAD airport?

Not as of today. This new airport entry program currently runs at select 13 US airports (mentioned above). Gateside will expand to other major airports in the coming months in 2026. Travel Beats, the Indian Eagle blog, will update this article accordingly.

TSA offers Gateside Pass for LAX and San Diego airports. Why not for SFO Airport?

The Gateside Pass will roll out at SFO Airport in the next phase (anytime in 2026). Yet, you can enter SFO Airport terminals and go past TSA security using the SFO Gate Explorer Pass. It is San Francisco International Airport’s own visitor pass program launched in April 2026. In case TSA falls short of Gateside passes for San Diego Airport, or you are not able to secure one for a particular day, you can apply for San Diego International Airport’s SAN Visitor Pass launched in November 2025.

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If you are planning a trip to Mumbai in or after October 2026, your arrival airport may change and you should keep a lookout on this. Over 30% of international operations are likely to shift from CSMI Airport to the newly built Navi Mumbai Airport in phases. The shifting of some international flights is intended to make space for the long-pending redevelopment of Terminal 1 at Mumbai Airport (BOM).

When Mumbai Airport flights shift to Navi Mumbai?

Some international flight operations would move from Mumbai Airport’s Terminal 2 to Navi Mumbai (NMI) starting October 1, 2026. Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) is looking to transfer nearly half of domestic traffic movements from Terminal 1 to T2, because the domestic T1 is scheduled to undergo redevelopment in January 2027. Reportedly, MIAL held a meeting with major airlines and asked them to shift at least one-third of their BOM flights to Navi Mumbai International Airport.

What about your existing booking for Mumbai      

You must stay alert if Mumbai BOM Airport is the origin or destination in your existing reservation for scheduled travel in October 2026. The airline you have booked your travel on will notify you about the terminal change or airport change on time, if your departure or arrival flight shifts from Mumbai Airport to the new Navi Mumbai Airport. You should keep an eye on the email inbox for notifications from the airline and/or your travel-booking partner. However, it is too early to expect any update from airlines now.

CSMIA flights shift: Upcoming changes for travelers

Since major airlines will divide their operations between the two Mumbai airports, some flights to and from Mumbai may not show up for CSMI Airport starting mid-September or October 1, 2026. Don’t worry! You can search for flights to Navi Mumbai (NMI) from USA or any other country on IndianEagle.com, the most trusted air-ticketing partner of Indian Diaspora. Learn more about flying to and from Navi Mumbai Airport, a world-class gateway to India.

Not only international flights, Mumbai Airport will also move one-third of its domestic operations from T1 to T2, starting October 23, 2026. Among Indian carriers, Akasa Air has already relocated its operations from T1 to Terminal 2. From October 23, you must check the airline email or call the airline and get the latest terminal update for your departure flight before leaving for Mumbai CSMI Airport.

Which terminal Air India operates from at Mumbai Airport?

Air India operates both domestic and international flights from Mumbai Airport’s Terminal 2 (BOM). As of today, very little information is available regarding whether some Air India flights from Mumbai to JFK, Newark, London, and Singapore will shift from CSMIA to NMIA in October. Indian Eagle that offers unbeatable flight deals from Mumbai to USA, Canada, the UK, and the UAE is trying to contact Air India. We will keep updating this space from time to time.

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Getting from downtown Chicago to O’Hare International Airport in just 15 minutes would be possible in the near future. Today, plans have been revealed for the new O’Hare Flyer train service from the Loop to ORD Airport – and it will transport you much faster than the Chicago Transit Authority’s Blue Line service.

O’Hare Flyer Train to ORD in 15 minutes

The upcoming faster way to get from ORD Terminal 2 to downtown is the new O’Hare Flyer Express, a new-tech battery-electric train planned for $2.25 billion. To be running on dedicated tracks (using the existing freight rail rights-of-way), it would depart the Loop, a new downtown station in Chicago, every 15 minutes. The privately-funded project is at the development stage and will take off later in 2027 or early in 2028.

Which airlines operate from Terminal 2 at O’Hare Airport?

Air Canada, JetBlue Airways, United Express, and United Airlines (select flights) operate from Terminal 2, one of the international terminals at ORD. Alaska Airlines and select Delta flights do also operate from the same terminal.

• Air Canada: All departures and arrivals
• JetBlue: All inbound and outbound flights
• United Express: All domestic flight operations

How to transfer from Terminal 2 to Terminal 5 in ORD Airport?

You can get from T2 to T5 both airside and landside. Many connecting travelers transfer to Terminal 5 where major airlines operate international flights from Chicago to India and other countries. The Airport Transit System (free automated train) operates 24 hours outside the secure area and connects to T5 in about 10 minutes. You can also take the airside shuttle bus to T5 from Terminal 1 Concourse B, without needing to clear TSA security. T1, T2, and T3 are inter-connected within the secure airside area.

Downtown Chicago to ORD Airport: How long it takes currently

Currently, public transportation takes 30 minutes to 60 minutes to get you from downtown to O’Hare Airport in Chicago depending on the time of the day and traffic. ORD International Airport is nearly 20 miles northwest of downtown Chicago.

What is the best way to get from O’Hare Airport to downtown Chicago now?

Most people recommend the CTA Blue Line, a rapid transit train, as the best, fastest and safest service between the airport and downtown in Chicago, currently. The 27-mile long Blue Line operates 24 hours a day between the airport and Forest Park through downtown. The Blue Line train halts at the O’Hare station that directly connects to ORD Terminals 1, 2, and 3.

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Big news for international travelers flying out of India! The stamping of physical boarding passes by immigration officers will be annulled for them, effective September 1, 2026. Taking international flights from India will not even require them to carry physical boarding passes through the departure process.  The government of India’s immigration bureau has directed all international airports across the country to digitize the departure process further.

Indian airports to accept e-boarding passes for international flights

Physical boarding passes are out and electronic boarding passes are in, starting 1 September. Once you receive an e-boarding pass on your smartphone via email or WhatsApp after online check-in, you can present it to the immigration officer along with your passport. No stamping, practically.

Benefits of e-boarding pass for international flights   

The fewer the travel documents, the lesser the inconvenience. Digital e-boarding passes will minimize the hassles of airport paperwork, which is crucial for smooth international departure.

Incorrect or improper stamping of boarding passes does often cause inconvenience for airlines, as it makes the reading of paper boarding passes difficult. Such instances continue to be reported, according to the Bureau of Immigration. Electronic boarding passes require no immigration stamp.

E-boarding passes are far safer than physical ones. Paper boarding passes have the risk of being lost or misplaced during travel. Some travelers recklessly dispose or discard their physical boarding passes after international travel, thereby making their personal information and other crucial details vulnerable in the hands of fraudsters.

No boarding pass immigration stamp: What it means

It makes no change to the pre-boarding procedure for international flights taking off in India. You still need to complete airport check-in, undergo security screening, and get mandatory immigration clearance for outbound travel. The pre-departure process is still the same at Indian airports for international travelers. India’s new boarding pass rule 2026 only removes a physical step from immigration formalities – and it is a time saver.

Next big change in Indian aviation

“Another big change is yet to come in Indian aviation after immigration stamping of boarding passes is scrapped starting in September 2026. The bureau of immigration officials stated that a pilot project is underway to eliminate the stamping of immigration entry and exit for Indian nationals. The pilot project is expected to roll out soon,” said Sourav Agarwal, Senior Editor for travel news at IndianEagle.com, the most trusted air-ticketing partner of Indians and Americans.

Does India ban paper boarding passes for international flyers?

Physical boarding passes are not being eliminated out and out. Rather, it will be optional for international travelers departing India to display paper or digital boarding passes for immigration formalities. The only new change is that boarding passes need no immigration stamp for outbound international travel on or after September 1, 2026.

Some senior citizens, among travelers, find it easier to handle physical documents than to use smart phones every now and then. A printed boarding pass comes in handy for them in such events as poor network, dead battery, and screen damage.

Do airlines issue e-boarding pass for international travel?

Not all airlines issue a valid boarding pass for international flights just because passengers complete web check-in. Instead, some airlines issue a confirmation slip for successful online check-in, not functional boarding pass without verifying travel documents physically. For instance, boarding passes for Air India flights to USA, Canada, Europe, Singapore, and Australia are issued at airport check-in counters after the airline staff verifies your passport, visa, and other travel documents.

Should you carry paper boarding pass from India or not?

Yes, you should carry a traditional boarding pass through the departure process and on board. Sometimes, flight attendants want to see your paper boarding pass and check what inflight services it features for you. Even though India’s bureau of immigration scraps immigration stamping, you should carry a physical boarding pass for your outbound international flight.

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After 17 long years, Scandinavian Airlines is returning to India with Mumbai service on October 1, 2026. SAS – the national airline of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway – will connect Mumbai (BOM) to its US network via Copenhagen. One of the alternative airlines for US-India travel, the upcoming one-stop SAS flights to Mumbai, India will provide the US-bound travelers a new route through Europe.

SAS flights to Mumbai (BOM): Schedule and Frequency

Starting 1 October 2026, Scandinavian Airlines will be operating five weekly flights to BOM, CSMI Airport. Key details:

• Copenhagen to Mumbai (SK969): Departs at 4:10 PM Copenhagen time and arrives at 4:30 AM IST the next day.
• Mumbai to Copenhagen (SK970): Departs at 6:30 AM IST and arrives at 12:15 PM Copenhagen time.
• SK969 flights are scheduled on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
• SK970 flights are scheduled on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

The upcoming service between Copenhagen and Mumbai is deliberately timed to provide smooth connection on SAS flights to and from USA. New York, Newark, Boston, Washington DC, Atlanta, Chicago, Seattle, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Miami (seasonal) are Scandinavian Airlines destinations in the United States. The airline will seamlessly connect travelers from the US to Mumbai, India via its principal hub, Copenhagen.

If Mumbai is your final destination, you may consider SAS Airlines for your travel to India from those US cities in 2026 and 2027. You can easily compare SAS ticket prices with the best Indian Eagle deals from major airlines.

Scandinavian Airlines’ Airbus A330-300 Features

Reportedly, Airbus A330-300 with premium economy seats will be deployed for Scandinavian Airline flights to India. A330‑300 is a modern, fuel-efficient, wide-body aircraft that seats approximately 266 passengers across three cabins, making it well-suited for long-haul routes like Mumbai-Copenhagen-US. The aircraft is known for its reliability, comfort, and long-range capability. Its Economy travel cabin has 174 seats in a 2‑4‑2 layout, each offering around 31 to 32 inches of pitch along with personal in-flight entertainment.

One step up is SAS Plus, the airline’s premium economy cabin, which includes 56 seats in a 2‑3‑2 configuration with 38 inches of pitch and a 12-to-13-inch screen featuring an upgraded entertainment system. At the front, business class offers 32 lie-flat seats in a 1‑2‑1 arrangement, each 23 to 24 inches wide with a pitch of 77 to 78 inches, along with Zodiac RAVE in-flight entertainment.

Do Indians need transit visa at Copenhagen Airport for connecting flights?

If a SAS Airline flight itinerary, USA to India, does not require you to exit the international transit area during a layover at Copenhagen Airport, you don’t need a transit visa. As long as you stay within the international transit zone and your bags are checked all the way to India or USA, you are good to go. However, landside transit involving immigration at Copenhagen Airport requires a transit visa or short-stay Schengen Visa for Indians.

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Emirates offered booking flexibility, free cancellation, and several other benefits during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Again, the Dubai-based airline is offering significant passenger benefits, like free date change, 24-hour fare hold, travel insurance, to make you travel with peace of mind. Here are five ways Emirates Airlines is helping passengers travel with confidence:

Emirates lets you hold a fare for 24 hours

Are your travel dates uncertain? You can hold a fare of your choice with Emirates for 24 hours at no charge. Emirates Airlines is offering a free 24-hour window to let you finalize dates and book tickets for the fare you selected within 24 hours of holding the fare. IndianEagle.com has the best Emirates flight deals for one-way travel or a round trip, USA to India.

This offer may be subject to certain terms and conditions, like whether you can hold a fare for travel within a week or later. Contact Indian Eagle’s customer support to hold your preferred fare with Emirates and know the conditions applicable to it.

Emirates’ Comprehensive Travel Cover 

Emirates is the only Middle East airline to offer a comprehensive travel insurance with a number of benefits across 27 countries. You can purchase it at a reasonable premium even after booking Emirates flights from USA to India or any other country. Contact Indian Eagle’s customer support to check whether Emirates’ Comprehensive Travel Cover is available for US-India itineraries (via Dubai) and its premium.

Emirates Airlines’ travel insurance benefits:

• Medical reimbursement up to US$25,000 in the event of conflict-related incidents
• Global emergency evacuation and medical emergency coverage worldwide
• Trip cancellation, baggage delay and loss coverage
• Hotel accommodation during major flight disruptions caused by conflicts, airspace closures, etc., along with free rebooking (without change of date fees)
• Complimentary trip extension up to 30 days for stranded passengers during major travel disruptions
• Free rebooking in case connecting flights by other airlines are affected, or Emirates services are unavailable.

Indian Eagle discount Coupon 

Celebrating the 80^th Indian Independence Day 2026, Indian Eagle is offering a flat $25 discount on select Emirates flight deals and other airlines’ tickets online. You can grab the offer using the discount code – IEFREEDOM80 – valid for 3 days, August 14 to 16 (CST hours), only at IndianEagle.com, the most trusted travel-booking partner of Indians and other immigrants in America.

Best Indian Eagle deals for Emirates flights, USA to India

San Francisco to Delhi (SFO-DEL)

• Best Fare: $986
• Onward travel: September 23, 2026
• Return travel: October 23, 2026

Newark to Ahmedabad (EWR-AMD)

• Best Fare: $982
• Onward travel: September 9, 2026
• Return travel: November 25, 2026

Newark to Hyderabad (EWR-HYD)

• Best Fare: $1010
• Onward travel: September 27, 2026
• Return travel: October19, 2026

Chicago to Ahmedabad (ORD-AMD)

• Best Fare: $966
• Onward travel: September 15, 2026
• Return travel: October 9, 2026

Dallas to Delhi (DFW-DEL)

• Best Fare: $1104
• Onward travel: August 17, 2026
• Return travel: September 7, 2026

Emirates’ US flights schedule: September and October 2026

• Boston, BOS: Service reduced from daily to six weekly, effective 15 SEP 2026
• Orlando, MCO: Service reduced from daily to four weekly, effective 1 OCT 2026
• Seattle, SEA: Service reduced from daily to five weekly, effective 9 SEP 2026
• Miami, MIA: Service reduced from daily to six weekly, effective 1 SEP to 12 OCT 2026
• Washington Dulles: Daily frequency as same as before
• Houston, IAH: Daily frequency as same as before

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The US-India travel corridor is getting a new transit hub – Taiwan. For the years, the US to Asia travelers have mostly travelled through the Middle East and Europe, relying on popular hubs, such as Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi, Frankfurt, London, France, and Amsterdam. Starting 1 December 2026, Taiwan-based EVA Air will be seamlessly connecting travelers to USA and India at its hub, Taipei Taoyuan Airport (TPE). Precisely, EVA Air’s New Delhi service (to be launched on 1 December) is laying a new route for Indians in North America to travel home and beyond.

EVA Air to connect USA to New Delhi via Taiwan

EVA Air is gearing up to make a comeback to India years after it removed Mumbai from its network. New Delhi is the first destination of EVA Air flights to India via Taipei. The Taiwanese airline confirmed the launch of its first-ever service to New Delhi on 1 December 2026, after getting the regulatory approvals. EVA Air is targeting winter holiday traffic from USA to India and other Asian countries.

Why Delhi Indira Gandhi Airport

For its comeback to India, EVA Air chose New Delhi over Mumbai primarily because DEL Airport is the main hub of its codeshare partner Air India, and DEL Airport is evolving as an international transit hub. Maybe, the airline is looking to share its Asia-bound passenger traffic from the US with Air India, given the fact that Air India is strengthening its Asian network comprising Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Maldives.

Air India to Fly EVA Air’s passengers beyond New Delhi 

Both EVA Air and Air India are Star Alliance members and partners. Air India will connect EVA Air’s passengers from Delhi Airport to other major Indian cities. To be precise, if you book a through itinerary from New York JFK to Kolkata, EVA Air will operate the international leg from JFK to DEL via Taipei, and Air India will operate the domestic leg from Delhi to Kolkata. interestingly, Air India operates its domestic network with a fleet of new aircraft.

EVA Air’s USA network expansion

EVA Air revealed its plans to re-enter India days after having launched flights to Washington Dulles IAD on 26 June. Washington DC became its 10th US destination after Dallas DFW joined EVA Air’s route network in October 2025. New York JFK, Chicago ORD, Seattle, Houston IAH, Los Angeles LAX, San Francisco SFO are also among EVA Air destinations in the US. As an interline partner, Southwest Airlines helps EVA Air’s passengers travel beyond these gateways.

EVA Air – not just another airline

EVA Air is one of the best global carriers, among the leading airline partners of IndianEagle.com, the most trusted travel-booking partner for Indians and other Asian immigrants in the US. It continues to earn a 5-star rating from SKYTRAX (Oscars in aviation) for offering elevated service standards, quality inflight dining, spacious seating configurations, industry-best hospitality, and seamless one-stop flights via Taipei. EVA Air not only has the best Premium Economy cabins but also launched it way back in 1992.

“During the Middle East conflict, EVA Air emerged as one of the best alternative airlines operating safe routes and flights from USA to South Asia. Some of our customers saved on airfares with our best deals for EVA Air flights from USA to India, operated in code-sharing with Air India. You can grab phone-only Indian Eagle deals, cheaper than regular online fares, by calling +1800-615-3969 (24/7),” said Dheeraj Duvvuru, CEO of Indian Eagle.

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Canada became the world’s first country to eliminate security screening for international-to-international transit – a bold move that other countries cannot even think of. You can skip border screening and long queues while traveling through Canada, regardless of your origin and destination. Canada’s relaxed border control rule makes international connections easier and smoother for foreign nationals in transit.

Canada’s new airport rule for international transit   

Starting 26 June 2026, Canada introduced a new Free Flow International to International Transit process. It removed compulsory border checks from the passage between your arrival and the connecting international flight. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) now lets you bypass in-person security screening and go straight to the next departure gate. Previously, international transit passengers had to stop at a CBSA kiosk, even if they were not entering Canada.

Three Canadian airports offer free flow transit

Canada’s new Free Flow International to International Transit process with the relaxed border control rule is currently available at:

• Toronto Pearson International Airport, YYZ
• Vancouver International Airport, YVR
• Montréal Trudeau International Airport, YUL

Who can benefit

The United States and Canada have great air connectivity. Canada’s no-screening free flow transit process is good for international travelers taking flights from USA to India or any other country via the airports mentioned above. The revised border check protocol is equally beneficial for US-bound travelers from India and other countries while transiting through Canada.

Is Canada’s new transit process limited to Air Canada’s passengers?

No. The above three Canadian airports’ free flow transit process is not limited to a particular airline or nation. Whether you fly with Air India or Air Canada to and from the USA via Canada, you can skip in-person border screening during international-to-international transit unlike before. It is certainly good for Air India’s US-bound passengers connecting in Toronto (YYZ). Air India flights to Toronto from New Delhi and Mumbai provide further connections to USA through codeshare and interline partners, including WestJet.

Canadian airports’ no-screening transit rule: Eligibility criteria 

The Free Flow International to International Transit process is for eligible international passengers. To bypass the CBSA security screening in transit at the Canadian airports, you must:

• Connect from one international flight to the other within 24 hours
• Stay within the airport’s international transit or departure area
• Have through baggage check-in to the destination outside Canada
• Travel with a single-ticket itinerary from origin to destination
• Have valid documents like passport and visa for the destination
• Have Canada’s airport transit visa or ETA (whatever applicable for you)

Yet you can’t skip US immigration at Canadian airports 

Canada airports’ Free Flow International to International Transit process eliminated only Canadian border checks for eligible foreign travelers. If your final destination is the United States, you must complete US immigration and customs (CBP) Preclearance at Toronto, Vancouver, or Montreal Airport before boarding your connecting flight to the US.

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