IndiGo Aircraft Struck by Unmanned Catering Truck at Kolkata Airport
An IndiGo aircraft sustained minor damage after being struck by an unmanned catering truck at Kolkata airport, grounding the plane for a full inspection.
Apr 7, 20264 min
Safety
Indian Airlines Begin Partial Resumption of Middle East Flights
Indian carriers are partially resuming Middle East flights after mass cancellations due to regional conflict, with a focus on repatriation services.
Apr 4, 20264 min
Airlines
Willie Walsh Named New IndiGo CEO, Effective August 2026
Willie Walsh, outgoing IATA head, will take over as CEO of IndiGo on August 3, 2026, tasked with leading the carrier's ambitious long-haul expansion.
Apr 1, 20264 min
Business
IndiGo Passenger Charged After Attempting to Open Exit Door on Varanasi Flight
An IndiGo passenger faces charges after attempting to open an emergency exit mid-flight, forcing the pilot to execute a go-around before landing safely.
Mar 31, 20264 min
Safety
IndiGo Appoints William Walsh as CEO After Operational Crisis
IndiGo named former IAG chief William Walsh as its new CEO, succeeding Pieter Elbers after a major operational crisis and regulatory scrutiny in late 2025.
Mar 31, 20264 min
Business
IndiGo Boeing 737 Makes Emergency Landing in Delhi After Engine Failure Scare
An IndiGo Boeing 737 on a wet lease made a safe emergency landing in Delhi after a suspected mid-air engine failure with 160 passengers aboard.
Mar 28, 20264 min
Safety
India Ends Domestic Airfare Caps Citing Stabilized Operations
India's Ministry of Civil Aviation withdrew domestic airfare caps, citing stabilized operations following IndiGo's December 2025 flight disruptions.
Mar 22, 20265 min
Regulatory
Noida Airport Opens March 28 as India Lifts Domestic Airfare Caps
Noida International Airport will open March 28 as India lifts airfare caps imposed after IndiGo's operational crisis, restoring pricing freedom to...
Mar 22, 20265 min
Regulatory
Air China Resumes Direct Beijing-Delhi Flights Amid Thawing Ties
Air China has resumed direct flights between Beijing and Delhi, a key step in restoring air links suspended for over five years due to geopolitical tensions.
Mar 21, 20264 min
Airlines
Indian Airlines Urge Government to Lift Fare Caps Amid Iran Crisis
The Federation of Indian Airlines urged the government to remove fare caps, warning of route cuts due to rising fuel costs from the Iran crisis.
Mar 21, 20265 min
Regulatory
Indian Airlines Protest DGCA Mandate on Free Seat Selection, Warn of Fare Hikes
India's major airlines are protesting a new DGCA mandate for 60% free seating, warning the rule will force them to raise overall airfares for passengers.
Mar 21, 20264 min
Regulatory
Indian Airlines Face Delays as IMD Issues Delhi Weather Alert
Over 300 flights were delayed at Delhi Airport after an IMD weather alert for thunderstorms prompted travel advisories from IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet.
Mar 21, 20264 min
Airports
Air India Maintains West Asia Flights as Dubai Restricts Carriers
Air India Group maintains 44 West Asia flights as Dubai Airport suspends landings for foreign carriers, forcing IndiGo and SpiceJet to halt services.
Mar 17, 20265 min
Airlines
Air India, IndiGo Drastically Cut UAE Flights Amid Mideast Tensions
Air India and IndiGo cancelled most UAE flights following operational restrictions imposed by authorities amid the escalating West Asia geopolitical crisis.
Mar 15, 20264 min
Airlines
Indian Airlines Seek DGCA Rule Relief Amid West Asia Crisis
Indian airlines seek DGCA pilot duty rule relief as longer routes from West Asia airspace closures push flights beyond mandated two-pilot time limits.
Mar 12, 20265 min
Regulatory
IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers Resigns After Operational Crisis, Record Fine
IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers has resigned, months after mass flight cancellations led to a record regulatory penalty and intense operational scrutiny.
Mar 11, 20264 min
Regulatory
IndiGo 787s Divert, Return After Eritrean Airspace Call Sign Mix-Up
IndiGo flights to the UK faced major disruptions, with one returning to Delhi after 13 hours due to a call sign error over Eritrea involving leased aircraft.
Mar 10, 20264 min
Airlines
Indian Airlines Mount Special Flights to Repatriate Passengers from Gulf
Indian carriers are operating special flights to the Gulf to repatriate passengers stranded by regional volatility and widespread airspace closures.
Mar 8, 20264 min
Airlines
Indian Airlines Seek Aid as West Asia Conflict Inflates Operating Costs
Indian airlines are seeking government aid to mitigate soaring jet fuel prices and insurance premiums caused by the escalating conflict in West Asia.
Mar 7, 20264 min
Airlines
IndiGo Halts Europe Flights Amid Iran-Israel Airspace Closures
IndiGo has suspended all Europe flights due to widespread airspace closures following the Iran-Israel conflict, impacting its leased widebody operations.
Mar 6, 20264 min
Airlines