Page 23 - Latest Updates on IndiGo Airlines

7 IndiGo pilots under DGCA scanner for 'abusing' on emergency frequency

Frequency 121.5 MHz, used for emergency communications, has to be compulsorily monitored by the air traffic controllers who are in the vicinity of the aircraft

IndiGo appoints Vikram Mehta, ex-IAF Chief Dhanoa as independent directors

Mehta will replace Anupam Khanna, whose second term came to an end on March 26, and Dhanoa will replace former Sebi chief M Damodaran, who is stepping down on May 3, IndiGo said in a statement

Passenger's phone catches fire mid-air on IndiGo's Dibrugarh-Delhi flight

The flight 6E 2037 was heading to Delhi from Dibrugarh when a cabin crew member saw sparks and smoke emitting from a passenger's phone, officials noted

IndiGo flight makes emergency landing at Nagpur due to 'technical snag'

An IndiGo Nagpur-Lucknow flight returned to the origin after take-off following a suspected momentary technical snag, said the airline on Monday.

IndiGo suspends pilots for planning strike to protest pay cuts

During the peak of the pandemic, India's largest airline had cut the salaries of its pilots by as much as 30 per cent

Adversely impacted by ATF price hike; should bring it under GST: IndiGo CEO

The government should bring aviation turbine fuel (ATF) under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and make flying affordable for consumers and viable for airlines: IndiGo CEO Ronojoy Dutta

IndiGo starts flights between India and Thailand after a span of two years

The airline said it will operate the Thailand flights under air bubble agreement till March 26 and thereafter as part of its scheduled commercial international operations

IndiGo, SpiceJet fly high up to 8% as govt lifts ban on overseas flights

The move is expected to boost international capacity and will help soften airfares, which have been soaring due to increased demand and rise in crude oil prices.

Ukraine crisis: IndiGo to operate 12 evacuation flights between March 4-6

IndiGo said it will operate 12 evacuation flights with over 2,600 Indians from war-torn Ukraine's neighbouring countries between Friday and Sunday

Rakesh Gangwal's exit from IndiGo board leaves many questions unanswered

It is not clear whether there are any safeguards in place to prevent any individual who may buy Gangwal's entire stake from making a bid to gain control of the airline through an open offer

Ukraine crisis: IndiGo to send eight evacuation flights on Thursday

IndiGo said that while eight evacuation flights will depart from India on Thursday, its six repatriation flights will arrive in India on the same day

IndiGo partners with MakeMyTrip for domestic and overseas packages

IndiGo said it will use its extensive flights inventory across the network in conjunction with MakeMyTrip's vast inventory of hotels and activities, to offer holiday packages under 6E Holidays

IndiGo to start flights between Kadapa in AP and five cities from Mar 27

Kadapa will be the 73rd city in the country to be connected with IndiGo flights, the airline said in a release

InterGlobe Aviation slips 4% after promoter Rakesh Gangwal steps down

While new investors should benefit from the potential future growth in the company's share price, a gradual reduction of my stake should also allow me to benefit from some of the upside, GangwaL said.

6.4 million domestic passengers in Jan; 43% lower than Dec: DGCA

Around 64.08 lakh domestic passengers travelled by air in January, approximately 43 per cent lower than the 1.12 crore who travelled in December, Indian aviation regulator said on Friday

IndiGo to upgrade navigation technology with NAVBLUE in its A320 aircraft

NAVBLUE is into flight operations and air traffic management solutions

DGCA to probe two IndiGo planes' near collision over Bengaluru airport

DGCA chief Arun Kumar told PTI that the regulator is investigating the incident 'and shall take strictest action against those found delinquent'

IndiGo to start flights on Delhi-Port Blair route from Jan 9

IndiGo said on Thursday it will start flights on Delhi-Port Blair route from January 9. The Delhi-Port Blair flight will operate four times a week, an official communiqu from the airline stated. Sanjay Kumar, Chief Strategy and Revenue Officer, IndiGo said, We are pleased to strengthen our domestic presence and recommence operations between Delhi-Port Blair." These flights will enhance connectivity and promote tourism, trade, and commerce on the island, he mentioned.

Omicron has cast a shadow of uncertainty on growth outlook: IndiGo CEO

However, the airline is stronger now when compared to situation in 2020 during the first wave of the pandemic, says Ronojoy Dutta

Go First, IndiGo announce discounts for travel between Jan 15 and April 15

Go First's is offering fares from Rs 1,022 and IndiGo from Rs 1,122