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
GIFT City Aircraft Leasing to Double in 2 Years, Says Govt
India's GIFT City aircraft leasing hub is set to double in two years, with 38 lessors now managing assets worth $5.8 billion under new reforms.
May 9, 20264 min
Business
India Reduces Airport Landing & Parking Fees by 25% for 3 Months
India's government has cut airport landing and parking charges by 25% for three months at 34 airports to help airlines combat rising fuel prices.
Apr 8, 20264 min
Regulatory
India Caps Domestic Jet Fuel Price Hike at 25% Amid Global Surge
India capped the domestic Aviation Turbine Fuel price hike at 25% to shield airlines from a >100% global surge caused by geopolitical energy disruptions.
Apr 1, 20265 min
Regulatory
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
India Warns of April 1 ATF Price Impact as Airlines Add Fuel Surcharges
India's Civil Aviation Minister warns of an April 1 ATF price impact, as geopolitical tensions force airlines to implement new fuel surcharges.
Mar 22, 20264 min
Business
India Mandates 60% of Airline Seats Be Offered Free of Charge
India's Ministry of Civil Aviation has directed airlines to offer 60% of seats for free, responding to complaints about rising ancillary seat selection fees.
Mar 19, 20264 min
Regulatory
Indian Airlines Cancel 278 Flights Amid Middle East Airspace Closures
Indian carriers cancelled 278 international flights on Friday due to airspace restrictions stemming from escalating conflict in the Middle East.
Mar 7, 20263 min
Airlines
MoCA Confirms 7,205 Passenger Arrivals from West Asia on March 5
India's MoCA confirmed 7,205 passengers arrived from West Asia on March 5 as it monitors ongoing air travel disruptions and widespread flight cancellations.
Mar 7, 20264 min
Regulatory
Kerala CM Urges PM Modi to Intervene in Surging Gulf Airfares
Kerala's CM urged PM Modi to intervene against predatory airfare hikes for Indians stranded in Gulf countries due to escalating regional conflict.
Mar 6, 20264 min
Regulatory