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Domestic airlines may log ₹17,000-18,000 crore net loss in FY26: ICRA

The domestic aviation industry is estimated to post around Rs 17,000-18,000 crore net loss in the current fiscal year on account of a likely lower passenger traffic, among other factors, ratings agency ICRA said on Monday. Earlier, the industry was projected to post a loss of Rs 9,500-10,500 crore during 2025-26. ICRA has also revised downward its forecast for domestic air passenger traffic growth to 0-3 per cent in FY26 on account of multiple factors, including Air India Boeing 787-8 plane crash in June this year and thousands of flights cancellations by IndiGo earlier this month, among others. ICRA has revised its forecast for domestic air passenger traffic growth to 0-3 per cent in FY26 against its earlier projection of 4-6 per cent, the ratings agency said. This revision reflects a slower-than-expected traffic growth in April-November period of FY26, which was impacted by cross-border escalations that led to flight disruptions and cancellations during the year, along with the (

MIAL's freight curbs may hit India's exports; cargo body warns disruptions

Air cargo agents say a proposed 10-month halt of freighter flights at Mumbai airport from August 2026 could disrupt export capacity, raise freight rates and hurt hub credibility

IndiGo issues advisory as persistent fog slows movement at Hindon airport

IndiGo issued a travel advisory even on Saturday morning, as several north and east Indian cities continued to reel under winter fog and cold conditions

Indian aviation awaits smoother skies, Air India plane crash report in 2026

The Indian aviation will hope for less turbulence and long-term solutions in 2026 after a year of disasters and disruptions that not only snuffed out lives of 260 people but also massively impacted travel plans of thousands of people towards the fag end with IndiGo flight cancellations as well as air traffic control woes. As the New Year dawns, aviation stakeholders as well as the common people will be looking for the much-awaited probe report into the AI171 plane crash on June 12, 2025 apart from more safe helicopter operations, especially in the Kedarnath valley, and less steep fluctuation in air ticket prices. While airfare caps became a recurring theme in 2026, airlines continued to bleed with airspace closures and network disruptions even as the duopolistic-domestic market witnessed expansion of air connectivity. On the positive side, Navi Mumbai International Airport commenced operations on December 25, and the Noida International Airport will be open for flights from January

Air India warns of flight disruptions over next few days due to dense fog

In an advisory issued on Wednesday through the X platform, Air India urged travellers, especially during the ongoing holiday season, to check their flight status before heading to the airport

Recent airport chaos sparks competition in India's aviation sector

The recent airport chaos across India has sparked calls to foster adequate competition in the domestic aviation sector. One way could be to look at what other countries are doing

Low visibility leads to 300 flight cancellations across northern India

At least five flights were diverted from Delhi airport to nearby airports on Monday, the sources said.

StatsGuru: A trinity of turbulence - Airbus, IndiGo and glitches

Recent Airbus A320 groundings and IndiGo flight disruptions have put India's fast-growing aviation sector under the spotlight, raising questions over fleet reliability and safety oversight

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

IndiGo crisis: Flight cuts likely to disrupt December hotel bookings

Chains hope for revival as stabilisation measures kick in

CCI examining whether IndiGo violated competition norms, says official

Fair trade watchdog CCI is examining whether the country's largest airline, IndiGo, violated competition norms, a senior official said on Friday amid the carrier facing regulatory scrutiny over significant flight disruptions. IndiGo, which has a domestic market share of over 65 per cent, cancelled hundreds of flights starting from December 2, causing hardships to thousands of passengers, and the situation is stabilising now. While aviation safety regulator DGCA is probing the flight disruptions apart from stepping up the scrutiny of IndiGo's operations, there are concerns in certain quarters on whether the airline's dominant position could also have been a contributing factor. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is internally examining whether IndiGo violated competition norms, the senior official told PTI. According to the official, various aspects, such as the overall dominant position, dominance in particular routes, and whether there is abuse of dominance, will be looked

IndiGo to offer ₹10,000 travel vouchers to impacted December 3-5 flyers

The airline said these vouchers - which can be used to book any IndiGo flights during the next 12 months

DGCA stations officers at IndiGo HQ to monitor internal operations

Regulator forms oversight teams to monitor airline's daily operations, crew management, and passenger handling amid crisis

With 10% reduction in flights, IndiGo winter schedule at last year's level

IndiGo's winter flight schedule sees a sharp year-on-year increase, but a planned government cap and pilot constraints may force the airline to scale back operations

IndiGo crisis exposes risks of corporate dominance across key industries

IndiGo controls two-thirds of India's domestic aviation market, operating about 2,200 flights daily. The budget airline failed to prepare in time for new government rules

IndiGo fallout: Year-end plans in limbo as travellers opt for staycations

Holiday plans shift as cancellations spur 20-40% rise in queries for road-accessible destinations; Goa, Kerala bookings see dip

Over 400 IndiGo flights cancelled nationwide; IGI Airport most affected

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu today said that the flight operations were stabilising fast with airports reporting no 'crowding or distress'

Govt to curb IndiGo's winter schedule, reassign slots: Aviation Minister

The Civil Aviation Minister made these remarks hours after he warned of strict action against IndiGo following days of chaos led by the massive number of flight cancellations

IndiGo now sole operator on 60.4% of India's domestic air routes

How one carrier's meltdown can paralyze a nation's air travel-and why regulators are watching

Flighty governance: IndiGo fiasco reflects collective systemic failures

This deficiency, in turn, raises questions about the role of the board, staffed by luminaries from business and industry