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IndiGo aircraft hit by unmanned vehicle at Kolkata airport, plane grounded

An unmanned third-party vehicle on the apron hit a parked IndiGo aircraft at Kolkata airport on Tuesday, prompting the airline to ground the plane for inspection, the carrier said. "A third-party unmanned vehicle on the apron moved and came in contact with a parked IndiGo aircraft at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata on April 7, 2026. The relevant authorities have been informed," an IndiGo spokesperson said. The aircraft has been grounded and is undergoing thorough inspections and necessary maintenance before being cleared for operations, the spokesperson added. The plane was scheduled to operate flight 6E 6663 from Kolkata to Guwahati, but the airline arranged an alternate aircraft to operate the service. No injuries were reported.

IndiGo aircraft hit by unmanned vehicle at Kolkata airport, plane grounded
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 7:17 AM IST

InterGlobe Aviation soars 10%; stock sees sharpest intra-day rally in 4 yrs

The Board of InterGlobe Aviation Limited (IndiGo) on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 appointed William Walsh as the Chief Executive Officer, subject to regulatory approvals.

InterGlobe Aviation soars 10%; stock sees sharpest intra-day rally in 4 yrs
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 12:17 PM IST

IndiGo launches Shanghai-Kolkata flight boosting India-China connectivity

IndiGo airline on Monday launched its daily flight from Shanghai to Kolkata boosting the air connectivity between India and China. The IndiGo6E flight was launched by Indian Consulate General in Shanghai Pratik Mathur. Meeting the IndiGo management team on the occasion, Mathur underlined the positive momentum, appreciated the growing confidence and enthusiasm being expressed through the booming air connectivity and the resurgent economic links between India and the region, the Indian Consulate in Shanghai said in a post on X. Indian airlines such as IndiGo and Air India have started connecting Shanghai with metro cities such as New Delhi and Kolkata. Kolkata is the second Indian metro after New Delhi now linked with Shanghai, China's commercial capital. Air China plans to launch a direct flight between Beijing and New Delhi on April 21, according to officials. The new route linking Shanghai-Kolkata is also expected to push the development of India's northeast, Mathur said. Kolka

IndiGo launches Shanghai-Kolkata flight boosting India-China connectivity
Updated On : 30 Mar 2026 | 12:39 PM IST

Indigo, A-I, SpiceJet say FDTL norms 'more restrictive' than global norms

The Federation of Indian Airlines, representing IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet, has told the DGCA that the draft rules should focus on flight duty period instead of flight time

Indigo, A-I, SpiceJet say FDTL norms 'more restrictive' than global norms
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 7:33 AM IST

IndiGo cuts int'l flights due to airspace restrictions, airport congestion

IndiGo has reduced long-haul international flights operated by Boeing 787-9 aircraft as longer routings, airspace restrictions and congestion disrupt schedules

IndiGo cuts int'l flights due to airspace restrictions, airport congestion
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 10:57 PM IST

IndiGo suspends flights to Copenhagen, reduces Manchester, London services

IndiGo said it is suspending Copenhagen flights and reducing frequencies on Manchester and London routes, due to airspace curbs and operational constraints

IndiGo suspends flights to Copenhagen, reduces Manchester, London services
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 4:00 PM IST

Pilot rest non-negotiable: DGCA to Delhi HC on plea against FDTL relaxation

DGCA said limited relaxation was granted only to IndiGo for night operations till February 10, while weekly rest norms for pilots remain mandatory and unchanged

Pilot rest non-negotiable: DGCA to Delhi HC on plea against FDTL relaxation
Updated On : 30 Jan 2026 | 3:38 PM IST

IndiGo Q3 weathers disruptions, FX hit; analysts upbeat on long-term growth

Brokerages, while trimming near-term estimates, remain broadly constructive on the airline's longer-term prospects, citing its scale advantage, balance-sheet strength and international expansion.

IndiGo Q3 weathers disruptions, FX hit; analysts upbeat on long-term growth
Updated On : 23 Jan 2026 | 10:07 PM IST

Stocks to watch, Jan 23: IndiGo, JSW Steel, Bandhan Bk, Mphasis, DLF, BPCL

Stocks to watch today, January 23, 2026: Tanla Platforms, GSPL, Sona BLW, Adani Gas and India Cements are among other top stocks to track today.

Stocks to watch, Jan 23: IndiGo, JSW Steel, Bandhan Bk, Mphasis, DLF, BPCL
Updated On : 23 Jan 2026 | 8:00 AM IST

Take IndiGo's vacated slots only if adding planes, MoCA tells airlines

MoCA says IndiGo's vacated airport slots will go to airlines that add aircraft and crew, not those merely reshuffling existing flights

Take IndiGo's vacated slots only if adding planes, MoCA tells airlines
Updated On : 22 Jan 2026 | 11:34 PM IST

Stocks to watch, Jan 22: Eternal, Dr Reddys, IndiGo, DLF, HPCL, PNB Housing

Stocks to watch on Thursday, January 22, 2026: KEI Industries, Bajaj Consumer Care, PNB Housing Finance and Jindal Stainless are among other key stocks to track today

Stocks to watch, Jan 22: Eternal, Dr Reddys, IndiGo, DLF, HPCL, PNB Housing
Updated On : 22 Jan 2026 | 7:44 AM IST

South India back on aviation runway with new airlines, eVTOL plans

New airlines and eVTOL startups plan regional and electric takeoffs

South India back on aviation runway with new airlines, eVTOL plans
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 11:47 PM IST

Aviation major IndiGo's domestic market share slips to 63.6% in November

The country's largest airline IndiGo, which faced massive operational disruptions earlier this month, saw its domestic market share slide to 63.6 per cent in November, according to official data. Air India Group, comprising Air India and Air India Express, and SpiceJet had their respective market shares in November rise to 26.7 per cent and 3.7 per cent, respectively. In October, these figures were at 25.7 per cent and 2.6 per cent, respectively. Latest data from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) showed that Akasa Air also saw its domestic market share drop to 4.7 per cent in November from 5.2 per cent in October. With a share of 63.6 per cent in November, IndiGo remained the largest domestic carrier but the share declined from 65.6 per cent in October. In the wake of the operational disruptions, DGCA, earlier this month, directed IndiGo to reduce its winter schedule by 10 per cent. "Passengers carried by domestic airlines during January-November 2025 were 1,526.35

Aviation major IndiGo's domestic market share slips to 63.6% in November
Updated On : 28 Dec 2025 | 10:24 PM IST

Harsher winter ahead but committed to reducing disruptions, says IndiGo

IndiGo says it has stabilised operations since December 9 and is managing fog disruptions, as it ramps up capacity and plans Athens flights with its first A321XLR from January 23

Harsher winter ahead but committed to reducing disruptions, says IndiGo
Updated On : 24 Dec 2025 | 11:23 PM IST

CCI to investigate IndiGo over recent flight disruptions across routes

IndiGo had grounded thousands of flights across the country after being unprepared for stricter safety norms, which came into effect in November

CCI to investigate IndiGo over recent flight disruptions across routes
Updated On : 18 Dec 2025 | 6:32 PM IST

90% of IndiGo's flight operations have returned to normal: MoS Mohol

About 90 per cent of IndiGo's flight operations have returned to normal, Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol said on Saturday. He was speaking to reporters in the city, where he attended the inauguration of the Pune Book Festival at Fergusson College. Asked about the recent crisis faced by carrier IndiGo, Mohol said, Air services will resume gradually in the country. Prime Minister Modi ji has issued instructions, and an explanation has been sought from IndiGo. About 90 per cent of their flight operations have returned to normal. IndiGo had earlier cancelled thousands of flights nationwide after failing to plan for tighter safety regulations. The cancellations had peaked on December 5 before declining. The Union minister said a four-member committee would be appointed to fix responsibility for the situation. Passengers have suffered losses, and the ministry is taking immediate action, Mohol said. On the Pune Book Festival, Mohol said, The event has enhanced

90% of IndiGo's flight operations have returned to normal: MoS Mohol
Updated On : 13 Dec 2025 | 10:35 PM IST

8 in 10 flyers encounter surprise charges while booking airline tickets

A new survey found that 80% passengers in India experience some dark pattern, including forced add-ons, and bait and switch behaviour while booking or managing flights on airline apps or websites

8 in 10 flyers encounter surprise charges while booking airline tickets
Updated On : 11 Dec 2025 | 6:13 PM IST

DGCA stations staff at IndiGo HQ, orders on-site checks at 11 airports

The DGCA has launched inspections at 11 airports and deployed officers at IndiGo's headquarters as part of intensified monitoring amid continuing flight disruptions

DGCA stations staff at IndiGo HQ, orders on-site checks at 11 airports
Updated On : 10 Dec 2025 | 9:40 PM IST

Flying soon on IndiGo? Key FAQs on refunds, delays and flight checks

With IndiGo operations stabilising after widespread cancellations, many passengers still remain unsure about refunds, delays, and flight tracking. Here are answers to the most common questions

Flying soon on IndiGo? Key FAQs on refunds, delays and flight checks
Updated On : 10 Dec 2025 | 7:37 PM IST

IndiGo back on its feet; operations stable, says CEO Peter Elbers

Crisis-ridden IndiGo on Tuesday claimed that the airline is back on its feet and operations are stable, even as it keeps addressing all customer needs. In the latest video message, IndiGo CEO Peter Elbers also said that lakhs of customers, whose flights were cancelled or delayed, have already received their full refunds, and the process is ongoing on a daily basis. Elbers, however, remained tight-lipped on the compensation to customers, whose flights were cancelled at the last minute or were hugely delayed. As per the Civil Aviation Ministry's passenger charter, if an airline fails to inform a passenger of his/her flight cancellation at least two weeks before departure, compensation is legally mandatory, and its amount depends on the flight duration. Also, the airline has to provide compensation automatically, without passengers asking for it. "IndiGo is back on its feet, and our operations are stable. We've let you down when a major operational disruption happened, and we're sorr

IndiGo back on its feet; operations stable, says CEO Peter Elbers
Updated On : 09 Dec 2025 | 4:50 PM IST