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Air India, IndiGo cancel flights to several cities; issue advisory 

Air India and IndiGo have suspended services to several cities in northern and western India.

Which airports across India have been closed amid India-Pakistan conflict  

Amid rising India-Pakistan tensions, the Civil Aviation Ministry has suspended civilian operations at 24 airports in northern India.

Airports, schools shut in border states; Punjab cancels officers' leaves  

The Indian government has directed a temporary shutdown of 21 airports in North and Northwestern India a day after it launched 'Operation Sindoor,' a massive military campaign against terrorist networks in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).

'Operation Sindoor' effect: IndiGo, Air India divert and cancel flights

Airlines such as IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air have diverted or canceled their flights on select routes in India, following 'Operation Sindoor.'

IndiGo cancels flights to these countries as Pakistan closes airspace

IndiGo has announced the temporary cancellation of its flights to Almaty in Kazakhstan and Tashkent in Uzbekistan.

Pakistan closes airspace with India; what will happen to travelers?  

Pakistan on Thursday announced a ban on Indian airlines over its airspace after India announced several measures against the country in the wake of the deadly attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.

DGCA urges airlines to avoid fee surge after Pahalgam attack 

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has asked airlines to ensure price stability and increase flight frequency in view of the increased travel demand from Srinagar following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam.

Top Lashkar commander behind Pahalgam attack that killed 26

At least 26 people, including two foreign nationals, were killed in a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday.

Air India looks to buy Boeing jets rejected by China

Prices in India 'most competitive globally'—IndiGo CEO defends rising airfares

IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers has addressed consumers concerns regarding rising airfares in India.

Over 350 flights delayed at Delhi airport due to weather

More than 350 flights have been delayed at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA). Heavy traffic congestion, coupled with adverse weather conditions, caused the disruption.

IndiGo overtakes Delta Airlines to become world's most valuable airline

India's largest airline IndiGo has become the most valuable airline in the world.

IndiGo to contest ₹944cr tax penalty imposed by IT department

IndiGo's parent company, InterGlobe Aviation Ltd, has been slapped with a hefty ₹944.20 crore penalty by the Income Tax (I-T) department.

Airlines must share passenger rights with you via SMS, WhatsApp

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has directed all airlines operating in India to raise awareness about passenger rights.

Bengaluru's 1st rainfall of 2025 causes chaos, flight diversions

Bengaluru received its first heavy rainfall of the year on Saturday, causing widespread civic disruptions across the city.

IndiGo rolls out 1st Boeing 787 airplane on Delhi-Bangkok route

India's leading airline IndiGo has embarked on its global expansion plan with the launch of its first wide-body Boeing 787 aircraft.

IndiGo to add 3 more planes amid European expansion

India's leading domestic airline, IndiGo, has announced plans to expand its fleet by leasing three Boeing 787-9 aircraft from Norse Atlantic.

Need more orders to establish assembly line in India: Boeing

US aerospace giant Boeing has said it needs more orders from India before it can think of setting up a civil aircraft assembly line in the country.

Man opens IndiGo flight's emergency exit before takeoff, arrested

An Axis Bank employee was arrested on Tuesday after he opened the emergency exit door of an IndiGo flight.

IndiGo's Q3 net profit dips 18% despite increase in revenue

InterGlobe Aviation, the parent company of IndiGo, has reported an 18% year-on-year (YoY) decline in its consolidated net profit for the December quarter.

Top credit cards for monsoon travel in India

Choosing the right credit card can make a world of difference if you are planning a trip this monsoon season in India.

Over 300 Akasa Air pilots grounded due to aircraft shortage

Akasa Air is grappling with a major issue as more than 300 of its pilots continue to remain grounded. The issue has persisted for nearly a year, mainly due to an aircraft shortage, CNBC-TV18 has reported.

Delhi airport's T2 to be renovated, flights to shift

Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) is gearing up for a major revamp of its Terminal 2 (T2) starting April 2025.

Dense fog engulfs Delhi again; disrupts flights and trains

A severe cold wave coupled with dense fog has thrown daily life out of gear in Delhi.

What are the new hand baggage rules for Indian airlines

The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) and the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) have introduced new hand baggage rules for Indian airlines.

IndiGo 'Getaway Sale': Book flight tickets starting at just ₹1,200

India's leading airline, IndiGo, has launched an exclusive Getaway Sale today. The limited-period sale offers discounted fares on domestic and international routes.

400 IndiGo passengers stranded in Istanbul without food or accommodation

Around 400 passengers of IndiGo Airlines were stranded at Istanbul airport for nearly 24 hours.

Activist accuses IndiGo of inaction after mother 'robbed' on flight  

Trisha Shetty, founder of SheSays, has accused IndiGo of not coming to the rescue after her mother was allegedly "robbed" on a flight.

Mahindra contesting IndiGo's claim over trademark, renames new SUV 'BE6'

Mahindra will fight the '6e' trademark dispute with InterGlobe Aviation, which owns IndiGo, in court.

How IndiGo and Japan Airlines's codeshare deal will benefit travelers

IndiGo and Japan Airlines have announced a new codeshare agreement to boost connectivity between India and Japan.

Rat scare forces Indigo's Goa-Lucknow flight to make emergency landing

Indigo flight 6E 6811 from Goa to Lucknow was forced to make an emergency landing after a rat was spotted inside the aircraft cabin.

Delhi pollution: How pilots navigate flights in low visibility conditions 

As Delhi continues to battle dangerous air quality, visibility at the city's airport has drastically reduced.

Tractor breakdown near Patna airport runway delays IndiGo flight landing 

An IndiGo flight flying to Patna from Kolkata was delayed by 40 minutes on Friday morning after a tractor broke down near the runway of Jayaprakash Narayan International Airport.

Over 300 flights delayed at Delhi airport: Report 

Flight operations at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport were severely affected on Thursday as a thick layer of smog reduced visibility.

Mumbai airport gets threat; caller claims 'Azerbaijan traveller' carrying bomb

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai was placed on high alert after a bomb threat on Wednesday afternoon.

Delhi shrouded in smog for 2nd day, AQI at 432

Delhi woke up to a second consecutive day of severe air pollution on Thursday.

50 Indian flights receive bomb threats in a day

Over 50 flights of Indian carriers were targeted with bomb threats today, in a major escalation of a two-week trend that has witnessed over 350 such threats.

India's top airline posts ₹987 crore loss in Q2

InterGlobe Aviation Limited, the parent company of IndiGo airline, has posted a net loss of ₹987 crore for the quarter ending September 30.

Fresh wave of bomb threats targets 27 Indian flights

A fresh series of bomb threats have been issued to 27 flights of major Indian airlines. The flights include six of Air India, and seven each of SpiceJet, IndiGo, and Vistara.

Fresh bomb threats target 85 flights, including IndiGo, Air India

At least 85 flights operated by IndiGo, Air India, Vistara, and Akasa Air received bomb threats on Thursday.

Hoax call menace: Over 20 flights targeted in 1 day 

Over 20 flights of major Indian airlines, including IndiGo, Vistara, Air India and Akasa Air, received bomb threats on Sunday. The threats were directed at both domestic and international routes.

Minor detained for airline bomb threats; wanted to frame friend 

The Mumbai Police have detained a minor in connection with a string of hoax bomb threats that targeted several airlines over the last three days.

IndiGo, Akasa Air receive bomb threats; prompts aviation ministry's attention 

A Bengaluru-bound Akasa Air flight QP 1335 from Delhi, with 184 passengers on board, was diverted to Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi following a security alert on Wednesday.