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IndiGo has received a Rs 58.75 crore GST penalty for FY 2020–21 as the DGCA dismisses four flight inspectors amid escalating operational disruptions. With hundreds of cancellations nationwide, the regulator has deployed two oversight teams to monitor the airline’s operations and passenger handling

DGCA has deployed personnel at IndiGo's Gurgaon HQ amid widespread flight cancellations affecting thousands of passengers. The regulator will monitor crew deployment, cancellations, refunds, and operations, while summoning CEO Pieter Elbers for a detailed report on disruptions and restoration plans

The DGCA has summoned IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers to submit a detailed report on the airline’s widespread operational disruptions, including cancellations, staffing gaps and refunds. A four-member panel will probe crew rostering, manpower planning and compliance with new duty time norms

IndiGo cancelled 500 flights on Monday while planning to operate 1,802 services, the civil aviation ministry said. The airline has delivered half of the pending baggage and aims to clear the rest within 36 hours. DGCA has issued show-cause notices to top executives

IndiGo cancelled over 800 flights on Saturday, down from more than 1,000 on Friday, as it works to stabilise operations amid crew shortages under new FDTL norms. The aviation ministry has ordered the airline to complete all refunds by Sunday evening

The US government shutdown is causing widespread flight cancellations, with over 700 flights scrapped on Friday. Air traffic controllers working without pay are leaving, raising fears that delays and cancellations could worsen before the Thanksgiving holiday.

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson said recent incidents involving the airline are proportionate to its scale, with over 1,200 daily flights. The carrier plans to let cabin crew issue e-vouchers to address service lapses while boosting transparency and customer trust

Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport has launched a Therapy Dog Program featuring Toy Poodles to ease passenger stress. Operating on weekends, the initiative has received positive feedback and adds a heartwarming touch to air travel.

Air India cancelled eight flights, including four international services, on Friday due to enhanced maintenance and operational reasons. The airline is providing full refunds or free rescheduling, and alternative arrangements are being made for affected passengers

The rates of commercial LPG that is used in hotels and restaurants were also reduced by Rs 41 per 19-kg cylinder. However, for cooking gas used in domestic households, the price remains unchanged at Rs 803

The Airbus plane operated by South Korean airline Air Busan was preparing to leave for Hong Kong when its rear parts caught fire at Gimhae International Airport

Drinking and napping on long-haul flights may not be good for the heart, even among the young and healthy, finds a study

New Delhi: The civil aviation ministry on Wednesday said the use of masks is not compulsory during air travel but passengers should preferably use them amid the declining number of coronavirus cases. Till now, the use of masks or face covers while travelling on flights was mandatory. In a communication to the scheduled airlines, the […]

Hyderabad: India is witnessing a strange phenomenon, or two, in its skies this week, and from where we start for the skies, both related to technology. On one side, the Central government is introducing Digi Yatra, an initiative designed to ensure contactless, seamless processing of passengers at airports and is based on facial recognition technology. […]

The lower caps were imposed to help the airlines that have been struggling financially due to coronavirus-related travel restrictions.

India continued to be the Dubai airport's top destination country by traffic volume in the first half, followed by Pakistan and Russia.

According to Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), the largest supplier of ATF in the country, on Thursday reported price hiked by 3.6 per cent in the Delhi region.

The largest model in the family, the 737-10 seats up to 230 passengers in a single-class configuration and can fly up to 3,300 miles, according to Boeing.

Those struck by wanderlust have started planning their next trip. But since leisure travel is no longer how it used to be before the pandemic

Airbus doesn't expect the industry to recover to pre-pandemic levels until 2023-2025.