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IndiGo, India’s largest airline, is facing one of its worst operational crises with mass flight cancellations and severe delays across major airports, leading to widespread passenger disruption and regulatory scrutiny. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Ministry of Civil Aviation have sought explanations and asked the carrier to fast-track refunds, which have reportedly crossed ₹600 crore, even as InterGlobe Aviation’s stock has come under pressure. IndiGo has set up a crisis management group and launched a reboot of crew and aircraft scheduling, with the management expressing confidence that operations will stabilise around December 10 and flight numbers are...
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97 flights cancelled, over 200 delayed at Delhi airport due to fog

An official said 48 arrivals and 49 departures were cancelled at the airport

Updated On : 21 Dec 2025 | 1:24 PM IST
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IndiGo issues advisory as fog likely to disrupt flights in north India

The airline said reduced visibility in the early hours could affect flight operations, leading to delays or schedule changes

Updated On : 21 Dec 2025 | 6:28 AM IST
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IndiGo top brass to fan out across network with 'rebuilding' message

Before the crisis, the airline operated a total of 2,300 flights per day - about 2,000 domestic and about 300 international

Updated On : 18 Dec 2025 | 11:42 PM IST
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Weak regulation hurt public policy in 2025; fixing it is 2026's big task

From aviation to finance, regulatory failures marked India's economy in 2025, exposing weak state capacity and the urgent need to redesign how regulators function

Updated On : 18 Dec 2025 | 10:06 PM IST
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InterGlobe Aviation swings to ₹238 crore Q1 loss as fuel costs rise 86%

Aircraft fuel expenses rose 85.7 per cent to ₹10,832.9 crore and accounted for 44.1 per cent of revenue, up from 28.5 per cent in the year-ago quarter

InterGlobe Aviation swings to ₹238 crore Q1 loss as fuel costs rise 86%
Updated On : 23 Jul 2026 | 4:06 PM IST

Adani considering launching airline to push into India's aviation market

The Adani Group is considering starting an airline, a move that could intensify competition in India's aviation market dominated by IndiGo and Air India

Adani considering launching airline to push into India's aviation market
Updated On : 23 Jul 2026 | 12:19 PM IST

Q1 results: Infosys, Cipla, Indigo Airlines, IEX among 63 firms on July 23

Q1 results updates: Firms including Coromandel International, Mphasis, Chennai Petroleum Corporation, and Motilal Oswal Financial Services are also to release their April-June earnings today

Q1 results: Infosys, Cipla, Indigo Airlines, IEX among 63 firms on July 23
Updated On : 23 Jul 2026 | 9:58 AM IST

Honeywell wins IndiGo avionics deal, Aeromexico to deploy runway technology

Honeywell said the IndiGo deal includes auxiliary power units, weather radar, traffic collision avoidance systems, flight management systems and aftermarket support

Honeywell wins IndiGo avionics deal, Aeromexico to deploy runway technology
Updated On : 20 Jul 2026 | 2:01 PM IST

IndiGo share price slips 3% on oil price spike; here's what analysts say

Notably, aviation turbine fuel (ATF) accounts for about 40 per cent of airline operating expenses, making airlines highly sensitive to crude prices.

IndiGo share price slips 3% on oil price spike; here's what analysts say
Updated On : 13 Jul 2026 | 11:39 AM IST

Mumbai airport halts runway ops for an hour; 4 IndiGo flights cancelled

Four IndiGo flights were cancelled and 13 arriving aircraft of various operators were diverted to nearby airports as heavy rains and gusty winds forced Mumbai international airport authorities to suspend all runway operations for an hour on Sunday, sources said. The 13 flights that were diverted due to bad weather, however, landed back in Mumbai later, they added. At the same time, 90 per cent of outbound flights were departing with a delay of an average 65 minutes and 45 per cent of the incoming flights were arriving late at Mumbai International Airport, according to live flight tracking website flightradar24.com.latest data, which was impacting passengers severely. Earlier, Mumbai International Airport, which is jointly owned by Adani Group and Airports Authority of India (AAI), in a statement said, "At approximately 10.17 am, adverse weather conditions, including strong gusty winds of up to 42 knots and reduced visibility due to heavy rain, impacted runway operations." As per ..

Mumbai airport halts runway ops for an hour; 4 IndiGo flights cancelled
Updated On : 05 Jul 2026 | 5:55 PM IST

Ahmedabad-Navi Mumbai IndiGo flight lands in Surat after medical emergency

An Ahmedabad-Navi Mumbai IndiGo flight was diverted to Surat on Monday evening after a three-year-old child fell unconscious on board, a senior airport official said. The child was shifted to a private hospital for treatment after the plane landed at Surat airport. After the flight took off from Ahmedabad, the child's health suddenly deteriorated during the journey, and he lost consciousness. "Sensing the emergency, the pilot informed Air Traffic Control and the flight was diverted to Surat," the senior airport official said. Following the diversion, Surat airport activated its emergency response protocol. The airport medical team, CISF personnel and IndiGo's ground staff were mobilised, he said. After the flight landed at the airport, the medical team boarded the aircraft, administered first aid to the child and shifted him by ambulance to a private hospital for further treatment, the official said. After the medical evacuation, the required technical and operational formalities

Ahmedabad-Navi Mumbai IndiGo flight lands in Surat after medical emergency
Updated On : 30 Jun 2026 | 8:50 AM IST

Lower crude prices, strong demand to support IndiGo earnings upgrades

Easing crude oil prices, strong demand and IndiGo's expansion plans are expected to boost earnings, while lower fuel costs could improve margins across the aviation sector

Lower crude prices, strong demand to support IndiGo earnings upgrades
Updated On : 25 Jun 2026 | 10:59 PM IST

Air India plane comes in front of Indigo aircraft at Ahmedabad airport

An Air India plane came in front of an IndiGo aircraft on the same taxiway at the Ahmedabad airport after the Air India plane took a wrong turn while taxiing towards the parking bay on Wednesday evening, according to sources. IndiGo said both aircraft came to a halt at a safe distance from each other. The Mumbai-bound IndiGo plane was preparing for take off when the Air India aircraft took the wrong turn, and both planes were separated by around 200 metres on the same taxiway, the sources said. "We are aware of an incident where our flight AI 2493 operating from Mumbai to Ahmedabad on 24 June, after landing, inadvertently took a wrong turn during taxiing," Air India said in a statement. The airline also said there was no compromise on the safety of passengers and crew, and that the aircraft was subsequently towed back to the parking bay. "The matter has been reported to the regulatory authorities and an investigation initiated," the airline said. Both planes were narrow-body ...

Air India plane comes in front of Indigo aircraft at Ahmedabad airport
Updated On : 25 Jun 2026 | 8:22 AM IST

Noida airport becomes operational, first flight takes off for Lucknow

The commencement of commercial operations at Noida International Airport is expected to boost regional connectivity, improve passenger convenience and support economic development

Noida airport becomes operational, first flight takes off for Lucknow
Updated On : 15 Jun 2026 | 10:19 AM IST

IndiGo flight from Lucknow to Delhi delayed after hoax bomb threat

A Lucknow-Delhi flight was delayed on Friday after a hoax bomb threat was received shortly before it was to take off, sources said. The IndiGo flight carrying around 180 passengers was scheduled to depart from Lucknow for Delhi at 10.45 am. Sources told PTI the crew of the aircraft received information about a possible bomb threat on board. Following the alert, the aircraft was held back at the apron and security personnel began checking the plane and other areas as part of the precautionary measures, they said. Another source told PTI that a tissue paper with "bomb" written on it was found inside the lavatory of the aircraft, leading to the panic but it was a hoax. No bomb or any harmful substance had been found in the aircraft during the inspection, the official said, adding further legal and security procedures were underway. The flight is yet to take off.

IndiGo flight from Lucknow to Delhi delayed after hoax bomb threat
Updated On : 12 Jun 2026 | 12:17 PM IST

Security alert at Kannur airport after note 'misinterpreted' as bomb threat

A note "misinterpreted" as a bomb threat by the cabin crew of a Mumbai-Kannur IndiGo flight that landed at the international airport here on Wednesday triggered an emergency alert and a full-scale security response. The note was found in a waste bin inside one of the lavatories of the aircraft that landed at the airport around 3.20 pm. Following the discovery, the cabin crew informed the Air Traffic Control (ATC) and other authorities, police said. An emergency alert was issued at the airport and after landing, the aircraft was moved to an isolation bay for security checks. The bomb and dog squad teams conducted a thorough inspection of the aircraft, but nothing suspicious was found, they said. Police said the note did not contain a bomb threat and it was "misinterpreted" by the cabin crew.

Security alert at Kannur airport after note 'misinterpreted' as bomb threat
Updated On : 11 Jun 2026 | 7:03 AM IST

Rajesh Exports hits back-to-back 5% lower circuits, down 15% in 3 days

The selling pressure intensified after reports emerged that the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) is likely to remove the Rajesh Exports from the list of beneficiaries under the PLI

Rajesh Exports hits back-to-back 5% lower circuits, down 15% in 3 days
Updated On : 08 Jun 2026 | 12:55 PM IST

IndiGo cancels flights to six int'l cities amid 'incredibly' high costs

Despite this curtailment, India's largest airline said it has "managed to retain" majority of its international operations, which now stands at over 1,800 weekly international flights

IndiGo cancels flights to six int'l cities amid 'incredibly' high costs
Updated On : 04 Jun 2026 | 10:17 PM IST

IndiGo posts ₹2,536.9 cr Q4FY26 loss as fuel prices surge, rupee declines

The airline had a profit of Rs 3,067.5 crore in the year-ago period

IndiGo posts ₹2,536.9 cr Q4FY26 loss as fuel prices surge, rupee declines
Updated On : 29 May 2026 | 4:43 PM IST

InterGlobe Aviation receives Delhi High Court relief in GST case

Delhi High Court grants interim relief to IndiGo in a Rs 458 crore GST dispute linked to compensation received from an overseas engine manufacturer

InterGlobe Aviation receives Delhi High Court relief in GST case
Updated On : 22 May 2026 | 10:47 PM IST

Power bank catches fire on IndiGo plane at Chandigarh; all evacuated

The power bank of a passenger onboard a stationary IndiGo aircraft caught fire at the Chandigarh airport on Tuesday, and all passengers and the crew were evacuated, according to a source. In a statement, the airline said that when IndiGo flight 6E 108 from Hyderabad to Chandigarh was stationary after landing, an incident involving a customer's personal electronic equipment catching fire was reported. "In the interest of safety, an immediate evacuation was carried out, and all the relevant authorities were immediately informed. All customers have been safely moved to the terminal and are being attended to by the team to ensure their well-being," the statement said. The source said that soon after the aircraft landed, there was smoke coming from one of the overhead bins and all onboard were evacuated. The smoke was due to the power bank catching fire, the source said, adding that no one sustained major injuries. Details about the number of passengers could not be ascertained.

Power bank catches fire on IndiGo plane at Chandigarh; all evacuated
Updated On : 05 May 2026 | 6:40 PM IST

US-Iran ceasefire boosts airline stocks; IndiGo up 10%, SpiceJet 5%

Airline stocks rallied as easing of geopolitical tensions has led to a sharp fall in global crude oil prices, which is particularly positive for aviation companies

US-Iran ceasefire boosts airline stocks; IndiGo up 10%, SpiceJet 5%
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 10:31 AM IST

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

Indigo to raise ticket prices again starting April 2 as ATF costs surge

For domestic routes, the airline said it has adjusted fuel charges based on distance bands after the government allowed only a partial pass-through of rising costs

Indigo to raise ticket prices again starting April 2 as ATF costs surge
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 8:21 PM IST