IndiGo: News
IndiGo's A321 XLR aircraft marks new era in Indian aviation
IndiGo, India's largest airline, has taken a major step in its fleet expansion journey with the arrival of the country's first Airbus A321 XLR aircraft.
Why Modi government is asking airlines to share fare data
The Indian government has requested major airlines, including IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, and Akasa, to provide data on average fares charged.
IndiGo slapped with ₹458cr GST demand; airline plans to contest
InterGlobe Aviation, the parent company of budget carrier IndiGo, has been served a tax order by the Additional Commissioner of CGST, Delhi South Commissionerate.
IndiGo hikes allowances to lift pilot morale after mass cancellations
IndiGo, India's largest airline, has announced an increase in pilot allowances. The move comes after a series of mass flight cancellations due to poor roster planning.
Indian aviation sector set to incur ₹18,000cr loss: Here's why
The Indian aviation industry is projected to suffer a net loss of ₹17,000-18,000 crore in the current fiscal year.
When will IndiGo flyers receive their missing luggage?
Passengers traveling with IndiGo have taken to social media to complain about missing luggage, further complicating their travel experience.
Operation Sindoor to Air India crash: High-profile incidents of 2025
The year 2025 was eventful for India with several high-profile incidents making headlines.
DGCA receives committee report on IndiGo's operational disruption
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has received a report from the four-member committee it formed on December 5.
IndiGo begins issuing ₹10,000 travel vouchers from today: Who's eligible?
IndiGo is issuing ₹10,000 travel vouchers to passengers affected by its recent operational crisis. The disruption impacted thousands of flights in early December.
3 new airlines to take off in India post-IndiGo crisis
India's civil aviation sector is set to witness the entry of three new airlines, namely Shankh Air, Al Hind Air, and FlyExpress.
Navi Mumbai International Airport begins commercial flights: Check schedule
Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) officially started its commercial operations today.
DGCA panel investigating IndiGo disruption gets extension till December 26
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has extended the deadline for a four-member committee to submit its report on the IndiGo flight disruptions.
CCI probes IndiGo for abusing its market dominance
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is conducting a preliminary assessment into IndiGo airlines over allegations of exploitative pricing.
IndiGo's Sensex entry puts airline stock in spotlight
InterGlobe Aviation, the parent company of IndiGo, will be added to the 30-share Sensex today.
IndiGo to compensate passengers with ₹10,000 vouchers from December 26
IndiGo will start compensating passengers affected by the massive flight disruptions earlier this month, starting December 26.
Dense fog blankets Delhi-NCR, over 129 flights canceled
Extreme fog has disrupted air, rail, and road transport across northern India, particularly in Delhi.
India's competition regulator mulls probe into IndiGo over flight disruptions
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is considering launching an investigation into IndiGo, following complaints over recent flight disruptions.
IndiGo restores 2,200-flight network, CEO says 'worst is behind us'
IndiGo's CEO Pieter Elbers has announced that the airline has emerged stronger from a challenging phase.
Why IndiGo plans to speed up its pilot training
IndiGo has decided to expedite its pilot training program.
Why IndiGo pilots are seeking contempt action against DGCA
The Indian Pilots Guild (IPG) and Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) have filed a plea in the Delhi High Court, seeking contempt proceedings against Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
Fog delays 200 flights as Delhi's AQI stays 'very poor'
Delhi's air quality has improved a notch to "very poor" on Tuesday after three consecutive days of severe pollution.
IndiGo shares rise for 3rd consecutive session: What's behind rally?
InterGlobe Aviation, the parent company of IndiGo, has witnessed a surge in its share price for the third consecutive session on Monday.
61 flights canceled, 400 delayed amid dense fog in Delhi
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport has been severely affected by dense fog, resulting in the cancellation of 61 flights and the diversion of five others.
Airlines warn of delays as Delhi fog hampers flights
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport has been hit by dense fog, disrupting flight operations on Monday morning.
Delhi airport, airlines issue travel advisories amid severe smog
The Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi has issued a travel advisory for passengers on Monday morning.
Delhi fog: AQI breaches 500, flight operations disrupted
Delhi woke up to a dense blanket of fog on Monday, severely impacting visibility and traffic across the city.
Air India to add 275 flights amid IndiGo's capacity cut
In a bid to address the 10% capacity reduction imposed on IndiGo by the aviation ministry, Air India has offered to operate up to 275 additional flights this month.
Akasa Air's IPO journey: Will it soar like IndiGo?
Akasa Air, India's newest airline, is gearing up for an initial public offering (IPO). However, the company is not expected to turn EBITDA-positive in the near term.
IndiGo returns to near-normal operations with 2,050 flights
IndiGo, India's largest airline, has returned to normal operations after a period of major disruption.
IndiGo hires veteran aviation expert to investigate flight disruptions
IndiGo has hired Chief Aviation Advisors LLC to investigate the recent operational disruption that led to mass flight cancellations.
'Cannot cap airfares for whole year': Aviation minister tells Parliament
Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has said that the government cannot impose a year-round cap on airfares as ticket prices usually go up during festival seasons.
Crisis-hit IndiGo announces ₹10,000 travel vouchers for 'severely impacted' customers
IndiGo Airlines has announced that it will compensate passengers who were "severely impacted" by flight cancellations between December 3-5.
IndiGo CEO to appear before DGCA as flight disruptions continue
IndiGo, India's leading airline, continues to face a major operational crisis due to planning failures in implementing new pilot and crew duty norms.
Why DGCA has deployed an oversight team at IndiGo's HQ
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has formed an eight-member oversight team to monitor IndiGo's operations.
Why IndiGo may face an antitrust probe in India soon
India's leading airline IndiGo is under the scanner of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) for possible violation of antitrust laws.
'IndiGo back on its feet': Airline CEO after nationwide disruptions
IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers has claimed that the airline's operations are now "stable," despite nearly 500 flights being canceled on Tuesday due to an operational meltdown.
'No airline...will be permitted to cause such hardship': Aviation Minister
The Winter Session saw the Union Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu address the Lok Sabha on Tuesday over the IndiGo crisis, which has resulted in hundreds of flights being canceled for eight straight days.
Aviation Minister vows 'very strict action' over IndiGo chaos
Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu has promised "very, very strict action" against IndiGo after a recent flight disruption.
'Rules should improve system...not trouble people': PM on IndiGo crisis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stressed the importance of ensuring that government rules and regulations do not cause hardship to Indian citizens.
Amid IndiGo crisis, passengers record pigeon entering Bengaluru-Vadodara flight
A video of a pigeon flying inside an IndiGo flight has gone viral on social media. The incident took place on a Bengaluru-Vadodara flight just before take-off.
IndiGo cancels 550+ flights across major airports, Bengaluru worst affected
IndiGo, India's leading domestic airline, has canceled a staggering 562 flights across six major airports today. Bengaluru was the worst hit with as many as 150 cancellations.
IndiGo crisis caused by rostering issues, says Modi government
The recent crisis at IndiGo was due to "crew rostering and internal planning system" problems, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu told the Rajya Sabha today.
IndiGo crisis: Modi government seeks reconstitution of airline's board
The Indian government is considering a reconstitution of the board of InterGlobe Aviation Ltd, the parent company of IndiGo, as per Moneycontrol.
IndiGo shares plunge by 7% today: What's the reason?
InterGlobe Aviation, the parent company of IndiGo, is witnessing a major fall in its share price.
IndiGo gets 24-hour extension from DGCA, must reply by today
IndiGo, the crisis-hit airline, has been given a one-time 24-hour extension by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to respond to a show cause notice issued on December 6.
SpiceJet shares soar 14% amid IndiGo's operational crisis
SpiceJet shares have surged by a whopping 14% in today's trading session, hitting ₹35.50 per share on the BSE.
IndiGo flight delays to continue today, Delhi airport warns
IndiGo Airlines is still grappling with massive flight disruptions on Monday, the seventh day of an unprecedented air travel crisis in India.
IndiGo's flight network should be stabilized by this date
IndiGo has announced that it expects to stabilize its flight network by December 10.
Who is Pieter Elbers, CEO of embattled IndiGo airlines
Pieter Elbers, the Dutch Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of IndiGo, has been making headlines after the airline canceled several flights, stranding thousands of passengers across India.
How India's aviation turmoil is driving ticket prices up
The Indian aviation sector is currently in a state of turmoil, with market leader IndiGo struggling to adapt to new crew rostering rules introduced by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
FLY91 won't charge convenience fee on flights booked this month
Regional airline FLY91 has announced a waiver on convenience fees for all bookings made through its official website in December.
IndiGo cancels 220+ flights as disruptions continue for 6th day
IndiGo has canceled over 220 flights at Delhi and Mumbai airports today.
How IndiGo plans to manage disruptions in the coming days
IndiGo's parent company, InterGlobe Aviation Ltd, has activated its top decision-making body to deal with the aftermath of mass cancellations and delays.
IndiGo restores 95% network connectivity amid flight disruptions
IndiGo Airlines has managed to restore over 95% of its network connectivity after facing massive operational disruptions, the carrier announced in a statement.
IndiGo has started hiring pilots again
IndiGo has lifted its pilot hiring freeze and started recruiting Captains and Senior First Officers for its Airbus A320 fleet.
Why Air India, AI Express have capped economy class fares
In light of the ongoing operational disruptions caused by IndiGo, Air India and Air India Express have announced a cap on economy class fares.
Refunds for canceled IndiGo flights to be completed by tomorrow
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has ordered IndiGo to process all pending passenger refunds by 8:00pm tomorrow.
Government plans crackdown on IndiGo, may sack CEO: Report
The Indian government is reportedly planning a major crackdown on IndiGo Airlines after the carrier mismanaged new pilot rest hour rules.
Southern Railway announces special trains amid IndiGo flight disruptions
The Southern Railway has announced special train services to ease passenger congestion due to ongoing IndiGo flight disruptions across India.
'Not could be...will be': Aviation minister about penalties on IndiGo
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has said that IndiGo's operational issues are "on the verge of getting resolved." He added that action against the airline is a matter of when, not if.
IndiGo chaos to continue through Saturday? CEO shares key update
IndiGo, India's largest airline, is grappling with a major operational crisis. The airline has canceled over 1,000 flights on Friday alone, accounting for more than half of its scheduled departures.
IndiGo's 500+ cancellations spark monopoly, regulatory concerns in Parliament
The recent cancellation of around 500 flights by IndiGo has sparked a debate in the Rajya Sabha.
IndiGo cancellations: Your credit card travel insurance could cover losses
IndiGo's operational turmoil has resulted in over 700 flight cancellations on December 5 alone.
IndiGo's market cap plunges by ₹25,000cr amid flight cancellations
InterGlobe Aviation Ltd, the parent company of India's largest airline IndiGo, has seen a massive drop in its market capitalization.
Massive rollback: DGCA tweaks rules to ease IndiGo flight crisis
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has relaxed a key crew-duty requirement as IndiGo's operational crisis continues to disrupt air travel across India.
IndiGo disruption continues: Chennai airport shares list of canceled flights
India's largest airline, IndiGo, is facing a major operational crisis with widespread flight cancellations and delays.
IndiGo crisis allowed to worsen, claims viral staff letter
Amid widespread flight cancellations and chaos at several airports, an "open letter" from IndiGo employees has gone viral on social media.
IndiGo flight cancellations make couple attend their own reception online
A newlywed couple, both software engineers working in Bengaluru, had to attend their own reception virtually due to widespread IndiGo flight cancellations.
IndiGo shares fall over 3% amid nationwide flight cancellations
InterGlobe Aviation, the parent company of IndiGo, witnessed a decline of over 3% in its shares on Friday.
All IndiGo domestic flights out of Delhi canceled till midnight
All domestic flights of IndiGo Airlines departing from Delhi have been canceled till midnight on Friday. The announcement was made by the airport on social media platform X.
IndiGo to cancel more flights in coming 2-3 days
IndiGo Airlines has sought an exemption from new pilot rest and duty norms for its A320 fleet till February 10, 2026.
IndiGo flight disruptions enter 4th day, 550 flights canceled
India's largest airline, IndiGo, is still reeling from major operational disruptions for the fourth consecutive day.