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Indian airport charges for domestic flights cut by 25%
India's airport tariff regulator has ordered a 25% reduction in landing and parking fees for domestic flights, for three months.
IndiGo shares surge 10%: What's behind today's rally?
InterGlobe Aviation, the parent company of low-cost carrier IndiGo, witnessed a major spike in its shares today.
Sensex, Nifty open in red as geopolitical tensions rattle investors
Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty opened lower on Tuesday, mirroring weak global cues.
Why Centre has paused 60% free flight seats selection order
The Indian government has suspended its recent directive mandating airlines to offer at least 60% of flight seats for free.
IndiGo raises fuel surcharge from today, tickets get costlier
IndiGo has announced a hike in fuel charges for both domestic and international flights.
IndiGo shares surge 9% on CEO appointment, ATF price relief
Shares of InterGlobe Aviation, the parent company of IndiGo, have surged by as much as 9% today. The jump comes amid a positive sentiment across aviation stocks.
Jet fuel prices surge 100% to cross ₹2L in India
Air travelers in India are likely to face a major increase in airfares as jet fuel prices have more than doubled for April. The hike comes amid the US-Iran war and is expected to hit domestic and international flights hard.
Who is William Walsh, IndiGo's new CEO?
IndiGo has announced the appointment of William Walsh, former British Airways chief, as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The announcement comes after Pieter Elbers's exit from the company.
IndiGo enhances India-China air connectivity with daily Kolkata-Shanghai flights
IndiGo has launched a daily non-stop flight connecting Kolkata and Shanghai, starting March 29, 2026. The new service will be operated by A320neo aircraft.
60% flight seats to be allocated free from April 20
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has mandated airlines to allocate at least 60% of seats on every flight free of charge from April 20.
How IndiGo is boosting connectivity from Navi Mumbai airport
IndiGo, India's leading airline, is set to expand its operations from Navi Mumbai International Airport.
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Noida International Airport Phase 1
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated Phase 1 of the Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar.
Engine failure forces IndiGo flight to land at Delhi
An IndiGo flight from Visakhapatnam to Delhi made an emergency landing at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on Saturday.
Indian airlines to cut domestic summer flights by 10%
Indian airlines are set to reduce their domestic flight operations by 10% in the upcoming summer schedule, which starts on March 29 and ends on October 24.
IndiGo operating these select Gulf flights today: Check list
IndiGo has announced plans to operate select Gulf flights today. The decision comes in light of the ongoing situation in the Middle East.
Major Indian airports to shut for runway repairs: Details here
If you're planning to travel in the coming months, you might want to check your flight details.
IndiGo offers ₹164cr compensation for flight cancellations in December
IndiGo has compensated passengers affected by its mass flight cancellations in early December with ₹163.92 crore worth of travel coupons.
IndiGo BluChip members to get special benefits at Adani airports
IndiGo and Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL) have teamed up to let IndiGo BluChip loyalty program members earn reward points on the duty-free purchases at Adani Group-managed airports.
IndiGo suspends flights to these 7 destinations till March 28
IndiGo has suspended its scheduled flights to seven West Asian destinations, including Doha, Kuwait and Sharjah.
Air India, IndiGo cancel multiple flights to UAE today
IndiGo canceled several flights to and from Dubai, and Air India Express canceled several flights to and from Abu Dhabi today.
Akasa Air implements fuel surcharge on flights amid US-Iran war
Akasa Air has announced a fuel surcharge of ₹199-1,300 on domestic and international flights starting March 15.
Sensex crashes over 900 points: What's behind today's decline?
Indian stock markets witnessed another crash today, with the Sensex and Nifty indices plummeting sharply.
CEO quits but IndiGo stock jumps 3%: Here's why
InterGlobe Aviation, the company behind IndiGo, saw its shares jump by 3% in early trade today. The surge comes despite the sudden resignation of CEO Pieter Elbers.
IndiGo's CEO Pieter Elbers has resigned
Pieter Elbers, the CEO of IndiGo, has resigned from his position. The decision comes just months after a major operational crisis in December 2025.
Manchester-bound IndiGo flight makes mid-air U-turn; lands back in Delhi
An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Manchester made an unexpected mid-air U-turn on Monday after flying for about seven hours.
Indian airlines cancel 2,600+ West Asia flights since February 28
India's aviation sector is reeling from the West Asia airspace crisis, with over 2,600 flights canceled since February 28.
IndiGo, SpiceJet, Asian Paints crash as crude crosses $115
Shares of crude-sensitive companies such as IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Asian Paints fell up to 8% on Monday. This comes after crude oil prices crossed $115 per barrel.
₹12 lakh crore wiped out as Sensex crashes 2,400 points
India's benchmark stock indices, the Sensex and Nifty, witnessed a massive crash on Monday.
Air India, IndiGo have more female pilots than global peers
IndiGo and Air India, two of India's leading airlines, have reported a significant representation of female pilots in their workforce.
IndiGo extends Middle East flight cancellations free till March 31
IndiGo has announced an extension of its free waiver on flight cancellations until March 31.
IndiGo, SpiceJet are now bringing Indians back from Middle East
Indian airlines IndiGo and SpiceJet have launched special relief operations to repatriate passengers stranded due to airspace disruptions in the Middle East.
Middle East conflict: Thousands of Indians stranded, evacuation awaited
The Middle East is currently embroiled in conflict following the strikes on Iran conducted by the United States and Israel.
Emirates, Qatar Airways among worst-affected airlines amid US-Iran war
The escalating conflict in Iran has disrupted air travel across the Middle East, leading to the cancellation of hundreds of flights.
Indian airlines and travel stocks crash amid US-Iran war
Shares of Indian airlines and travel companies have witnessed a major crash on Monday, with the likes of Ixigo falling by as much as 13.5%.
Iran-Israel conflict: Sensex crashes over 1,000 points in early trade
The Indian stock market opened on a negative note today, with the BSE Sensex crashing by over 1,000 points in early trade. The fall was witnessed across all sectors.
350 Indian flights canceled due to Middle East crisis
A total of 350 flights operated by Indian domestic carriers were canceled today, due to airspace restrictions in the Middle East.
Israel-Iran conflict: Air India cancels 50 international flights
Air India has canceled 50 international flights due to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.
India urges restraint, prioritization of civilian safety in Iran-Gulf crisis
India has expressed grave concern over the fast-changing situation in West Asia, especially in Iran and the Gulf region.
Iran-Israel war: Air India, IndiGo among carriers suspending flights
Air travel has been severely disrupted on February 28 after Israel's strikes on Iran.
Why IndiGo has replaced the head of its OCC
IndiGo, India's largest airline, has replaced Jason Herter as the head of its Operations Control Centre (OCC) with Captain Rohit Rikhiye.
Axis Bank, IndiGo launch co-branded credit cards: Check rewards
Axis Bank has partnered with IndiGo to launch two new co-branded credit cards.
IndiGo to hire over 1,000 pilots amid operational disruptions
IndiGo, India's largest airline, is planning a massive recruitment drive to hire over 1,000 pilots.
IndiGo slapped with ₹1.27cr penalty over GST input tax credit
IndiGo has been slapped with a penalty of over ₹1.27 crore related to Goods and Services Tax (GST) input tax credit.
Paper slip bomb threat found in Kolkata-Shillong IndiGo flight lavatory
A bomb scare was reported on an IndiGo flight at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata on Saturday.
Why airlines are opposing DGCA's cabin crew fatigue rules
India's leading airlines, IndiGo and Air India, have requested the government to reconsider its proposed fatigue management norms for cabin crew.
IndiGo, Air India urge government to relax crew fatigue rules
India's leading airlines, IndiGo and Air India, have urged the government to reconsider proposed fatigue management rules for cabin crew.
IndiGo shares jump as airline complies with pilot duty rules
IndiGo, India's largest airline, has announced its full compliance with the updated Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) regulations.
IndiGo adds backup pilots as government's FDTL relief ends
IndiGo has ramped up its pilot buffer and improved the pilot-to-aircraft ratio in anticipation of the February 10 deadline for temporary exemptions on pilot rest periods.
IndiGo's December disruptions left over 16L passengers stranded: DGCA report
IndiGo's flight operations were severely disrupted in December 2025, leaving 16.2 lakh domestic passengers stranded at airports across India.
Half of audited aircraft show recurring defects, Air India tops
Government data has revealed that 50% of the aircraft audited across Indian airlines have recurring defects.
IndiGo shares fall 2.5% on CCI probe into unfair practices
IndiGo's shares plummeted by 2.5% to ₹4,827 per share today following a Competition Commission of India (CCI) probe into alleged unfair business practices.
Why IndiGo is being probed by Competition Commission of India
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has ordered a detailed investigation into IndiGo's business practices.
IndiGo suspends Copenhagen flights, reduces frequency on London, Manchester routes
IndiGo has announced major changes to its long-haul flight schedule. The airline will suspend its services to Copenhagen from February 17.
IndiGo suspends flights to these countries till February 28
IndiGo has suspended its international flight operations to and from Tbilisi (Georgia), Almaty (Kazakhstan), Baku (Azerbaijan), and Tashkent (Uzbekistan) till February 28.
Kuwait-Delhi IndiGo flight diverted after bomb threat on tissue paper
An IndiGo flight from Kuwait to Delhi was diverted to Ahmedabad on Friday after a hijack and bomb threat was found on a tissue paper inside the aircraft.
India's top airlines to add 240 planes in 2 years
India's leading airlines, IndiGo, Air India, and Akasa Air, are set to expand their fleets by a whopping 240 aircraft over the next two years.
IndiGo launches 'UpFront' service in India: What are the benefits?
IndiGo, India's leading domestic airline, has launched a new Economy class offering called 'UpFront.'
IndiGo flights to Tbilisi, Almaty, Baku canceled till January 28
In light of the current situation, IndiGo has announced the cancellation of its flights to and from Tbilisi (Georgia), Almaty (Kazakhstan), Tashkent (Uzbekistan), and also Baku (Azerbaijan) till January 28.
IndiGo reviews internal processes after disruptions as profits plunge 78%
IndiGo, India's leading airline, is conducting a thorough review of its internal processes.
DGCA issues record 1,600+ commercial pilot licenses in 2024
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a record-breaking number of Commercial Pilot Licenses (CPLs) in 2024.