IndiGo: News
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.
IndiGo's December flight chaos could cost it more than ₹2,000cr
India's largest airline, IndiGo, is likely to suffer a financial blow of over ₹2,000 crore due to the massive operational disruption in early December.
IndiGo assures DGCA of no flight cancellations after February 10
IndiGo, India's largest airline by market share, has assured the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) that it has enough pilots to meet its operational needs.
Why IndiGo shares are up 4% despite DGCA's ₹22cr fine
IndiGo's shares rose by 4% today, despite the airline being slapped with a ₹22 crore fine by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) over flight cancellations last month.
Can IndiGo sustain 2,000 daily flights?
IndiGo, India's largest airline, is under pressure to confirm its capability of sustaining over 2,000 daily flights.