IndiGo: News
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.
IndiGo shares fall fifth straight day amid widespread flight disruptions
Shares of InterGlobe Aviation, the company that operates IndiGo, fell by 3.4% in early trade on Thursday.
Why IndiGo needs 2 days to restore normal flight operations
IndiGo, India's leading airline, has announced that it will take the next 48 hours to restore its flight operations.
IndiGo apologizes as hundreds of flight cancellations cause chaos
IndiGo, India's largest airline, canceled as many as 200 flights across several states, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad, on Wednesday due to a combination of factors like crew shortages and technical glitches.
Delhi airport warns of flight disruptions after another tech snag
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) has issued a notice to passengers of domestic local flights, warning them of possible delays and last-minute schedule changes.
Microsoft outage delays IndiGo, SpiceJet flights at multiple airports
Flight operations were severely affected on Wednesday morning as check-in systems at several airports went down.
Hyderabad-bound IndiGo flight makes emergency landing in Mumbai after bomb-threat
An IndiGo flight from Kuwait to Hyderabad was diverted to Mumbai after a bomb threat.
Over 320 Airbus aircraft in India have undergone software upgrades
Indian airlines have successfully completed critical software upgrades on 323 Airbus A320 aircraft across their fleets.
Airbus software glitch affects almost 340 aircraft in India
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has revealed that 338 A320 family aircraft operated by Indian airlines need a software upgrade to fix a potential flight control issue.
IndiGo says no flight cancellations after Airbus A320 software advisory
IndiGo has confirmed that none of its flights were canceled due to a global software update advisory issued by Airbus for A320-family aircraft.
Airbus recalls 6,000 A320s worldwide, possible delays for Indian flyers
Airbus has issued a global safety directive, recalling 6,000 A320-family aircraft for urgent checks.
Ethiopian volcanic ash reaches India; Air India cancels multiple flights
The eruption of Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano has caused flight disruptions in India, with ash clouds spreading toward western and northern regions.
Ethiopian volcanic ash reaches Delhi; urgent advisory for flights issued
The Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia's Afar region erupted for the first time in nearly 10,000 years on Sunday, sending ash clouds up to 14km into the atmosphere.
Ethiopia volcano erupts after 10,000 years; IndiGo diverts flight
An IndiGo flight was diverted from its route due to the eruption of the Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia. The volcanic eruption, which is one of the most remarkable events in the region's recorded history, occurred after nearly 10,000 years.
IndiGo to replace Tata Motors in Sensex: What's the reason?
InterGlobe Aviation, the parent company of IndiGo, will replace Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles in the BSE Sensex index from December 22, 2025.
IndiGo to launch flights from Navi Mumbai airport
IndiGo, India's leading airline, has announced plans to start flight operations from the newly inaugurated Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) on December 25.
IndiGo mulling evidence-based training programs for pilots: What are they?
IndiGo, the largest airline in India, is planning to launch evidence-based training programs for its pilots.
Mumbai-London Air India flight delayed by 7 hours; passengers stranded
Air India flight AI129, which was scheduled to depart from Mumbai for London at 6:30am on Saturday, has been delayed by nearly seven hours due to technical issues.
Chaos at Delhi airport as over 400 flights delayed
The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in Delhi witnessed major flight disruptions on Friday due to a technical glitch in the Air Traffic Control (ATC) system.
San Francisco-Delhi Air India flight makes precautionary landing in Mongolia
An Air India flight from San Francisco to Delhi made a precautionary landing in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, on Sunday. The airline said the decision was taken after the crew suspected a technical issue midair.
IGI airport's revamped Terminal 2 to reopen for operations tomorrow
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Saturday inaugurated the newly renovated Terminal 2 (T2) of the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in New Delhi.
You can now board IndiGo flights without physical boarding passes
IndiGo has partnered with Digi Yatra to enhance the air travel experience.
IndiGo fined ₹40L for conducting pilot training on unapproved simulators
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has slapped a fine of ₹40 lakh on IndiGo Airlines.
IndiGo to launch daily direct flights between Delhi and Guangzhou
IndiGo, India's leading low-cost carrier, has announced the launch of daily direct flights between Delhi and Guangzhou, China.
All about 'anxiety-free' new Navi Mumbai airport
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the first phase of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA).
PM Modi inaugurates Navi Mumbai International Airport
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Phase 1 of the Navi Mumbai International Airport on Wednesday.
How DGCA wants airlines to tackle festive rush in India
As the festive season approaches, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has asked airlines to increase their flight capacities.
Flight delays surge in August, affecting over 74,000 passengers
Domestic airlines in India carried 1.29 crore passengers in August, a slight decline from the 1.31 crore passengers they transported during the same month last year, according to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
India, China to soon resume direct flights after 5-year suspension
India and China are set to resume direct flight services later this month, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has announced.
Delhi: Sudden, heavy rain batters capital; airlines issue travel advisory
Delhi-NCR was hit by heavy rains on Tuesday, bringing a sudden change to the weather after weeks of dry heat.
Mumbai-Delhi IndiGo flight receives bomb-threat; emergency declared at Delhi airport
Delhi Airport was put on high alert after a bomb threat was received by an IndiGo flight from Mumbai early Tuesday morning.
Flights diverted, firms allow WFH as heavy rain batters Hyderabad
Heavy rain lashed Hyderabad and its outskirts on Friday, disrupting normal life and travel.
Everything to know about new Navi Mumbai airport's terminals, capacity
The inauguration of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), initially scheduled for September 30, has been postponed due to heavy rainfall.