IndiGo A321neo Hits Bird at BLR, Flight 6E 6283 Delayed
An IndiGo A321neo experienced a bird strike during takeoff at Bengaluru on Friday, causing a 1 hour and 42 minute delay for flight 6E 6283.
Jun 6, 20264 min
Safety
IndiGo Suspends 6 Routes Amid Rising Fuel Costs
IndiGo will suspend six international routes through September 2026, citing soaring aviation fuel prices and ongoing Middle East airspace restrictions.
Jun 5, 20264 min
Airlines
Airbus A321XLR Delivery Delays Impact IndiGo Fleet
Airbus has delayed 9 A321XLR deliveries to IndiGo due to supply chain disruptions, forcing the airline to suspend six international routes.
Jun 5, 20264 min
Airlines
IndiGo Suspends Manchester Flights Amid Rising Costs
IndiGo will suspend its Manchester route on August 31, 2026, citing rising fuel costs and airspace restrictions that have rendered the service...
Jun 3, 20264 min
Airlines
Air India Express Launches Bengaluru-Phuket Direct Flights
Air India Express launched four weekly Bengaluru-Phuket flights using Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, becoming the third Indian carrier on the route.
Jun 2, 20264 min
Airlines
IndiGo Flight 6E486 Makes Emergency Landing in Hyderabad
IndiGo flight 6E486 carrying 126 passengers diverted to Hyderabad due to a technical snag, while a separate flight was cancelled.
Jun 1, 20264 min
Safety
IndiGo A321neo Evacuated at BLR After Smoke Detected
Over 230 people were evacuated from an IndiGo Airbus A321neo at Bengaluru airport on May 26, 2026, due to smoke in the cabin and cockpit.
May 27, 20263 min
Safety
Indian Aviation Industry Crisis: Airlines Sound Alarm
The Indian aviation industry faces a deepening crisis as 117 aircraft are grounded and currency volatility inflates operating costs.
May 22, 20263 min
Business
IndiGo 6E6313 Denies Washroom Access, Cites DGCA Rules
IndiGo denied a diabetic passenger washroom access on flight 6E6313, citing DGCA safety protocols for descent, prompting a MoCA investigation.
May 16, 20264 min
Airlines
IndiGo Flight Diverts to Gannavaram Amid Bad Weather
An IndiGo flight from Pune to Hyderabad with 187 passengers diverted to Gannavaram due to bad weather, remaining on the ground for nearly two hours.
May 15, 20265 min
Airlines
Noida Airport Fees Face Review After High Fare Concerns
A BJP MLA has urged India's PM to review Noida Airport's high User Development Fee, warning it could make fares costlier than at nearby Delhi Airport.
May 10, 20265 min
Regulatory
IndiGo to Launch Noida Airport Flights to 16 Cities
IndiGo will become the launch carrier at Noida International Airport (DXN) on June 15, 2026, connecting the new facility to over 16 domestic cities.
May 8, 20265 min
Airlines
IndiGo 6E 108 Evacuated After Power Bank Fire in Chandigarh
IndiGo flight 6E 108 was evacuated at Chandigarh airport after a passenger's power bank caught fire, highlighting the growing risk of lithium battery...
May 5, 20265 min
Safety
IndiGo Warns of Kolkata Flight Disruptions Amid Severe Weather Forecast
IndiGo issued a travel advisory for Kolkata (CCU) due to expected thundershowers, warning passengers of potential flight delays and operational impacts.
May 2, 20265 min
Airlines
Indian Carriers Resume Full Operations at Doha's Hamad Airport
Indian carriers including Air India and IndiGo resume full operations at Doha's Hamad Airport, restoring key Gulf travel corridors after a two-month halt.
May 1, 20265 min
Airlines
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