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An IndiGo flight from Lucknow to Delhi carrying around 180 passengers was grounded after a tissue paper with the word "bomb" was found in a lavatory. Security agencies conducted thorough checks and later declared the threat a hoax, allowing operations to resume

IndiGo will reduce domestic flight capacity by 5-7 per cent between June and August 2026 amid weaker travel demand and rising operational costs. The airline has also cut international capacity, while a smoke scare involving an IndiGo flight was reported in Bengaluru

Two passengers sustained minor injuries during the emergency evacuation of over 230 people from an IndiGo A321 aircraft at Bengaluru airport after smoke was detected in the cockpit and cabin.

Vinay Malhotra resigned as Head of Global Sales at IndiGo, effective July 3, to pursue new opportunities. His exit comes amid leadership changes, including CEO and strategy-level appointments, following recent operational disruptions at the airline

The UAE has resumed normal air navigation operations, leading to increased flights between the UAE and India. The Ministry of External Affairs said flight services across parts of the Middle East are improving while Indian missions continue assisting citizens amid evolving regional conditions

Noida International Airport will begin commercial operations from June 15, boosting connectivity in North India, easing congestion in the NCR, with IndiGo set to operate the first flight followed by other carriers

IndiGo has announced a hike in fuel charges on domestic and international flights starting April 2, citing a sharp rise in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices due to global supply chain disruptions. The airline has introduced a distance-based surcharge for domestic routes and revised charges for international destinations.

IndiGo will introduce over 30 new routes from Navi Mumbai International Airport between March 29 and April 23, expanding connectivity across India. The airline will also increase Gujarat operations and partner with AAHL for duty-free shopping rewards

A full emergency was declared at Delhi’s IGI Airport after an IndiGo flight from Visakhapatnam reportedly developed an engine snag mid-air. The aircraft made a safe emergency landing with all 161 passengers and crew members unharmed.

Indian airlines announced limited but continued flight operations to West Asia on March 22 amid the evolving Middle East situation. IndiGo, Air India and Air India Express advised passengers to monitor flight status due to possible last-minute changes.

Airlines have opposed the government’s mandate for free selection of 60 per cent seats, warning it will lead to higher airfares. The FIA urged withdrawal of the rule, citing revenue losses, rising costs and potential impact on affordability for passengers

Air India and Air India Express will operate 72 flights to and from West Asia despite tensions, including services to Jeddah and Muscat. Meanwhile, airlines including IndiGo and Akasa Air introduced fuel surcharges due to rising ATF prices

India has over 11,000 pilots working with major domestic airlines, including nearly 1,900 women, the government informed Parliament. IndiGo employs the highest number of pilots, while DGCA has proposed stricter regulations for foreign airlines operating in India.

Amid escalating US-Israel-Iran tensions, Indian airlines including IndiGo and Air India will operate 58 repatriation flights from Gulf cities such as Dubai. Authorities urged passengers to await airline confirmation as regional airspace remains partially restricted

Indian carriers including IndiGo and SpiceJet are operating special relief flights from the Middle East after airspace disruptions linked to regional tensions led to 357 cancellations, with the government coordinating restoration and passenger assistance efforts

BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal has strongly criticised IndiGo after his checked-in baggage went missing on a flight from New Delhi to Belagavi. He demanded an immediate explanation from IndiGo’s CEO and urged the Civil Aviation Ministry to intervene.

Two Airbus A320 aircraft belonging to Air India and IndiGo came into contact at Mumbai airport on Tuesday evening when their wingtips touched while taxiing. The incident delayed flights AI2732 (Mumbai–Coimbatore) and 6E791 (Hyderabad–Mumbai).

Air India and IndiGo cancelled several international flights after Iran closed its airspace, disrupting routes to the United States, Europe, and CIS countries. SpiceJet flights were affected but not cancelled.

Indian airlines Air India, IndiGo and SpiceJet rerouted or cancelled international flights after Iran closed its airspace amid rising US tensions. Several global carriers were also affected, while India advised its citizens to avoid travel to Iran

Recent meltdown at IndiGo highlights how the duopoly has stymied the growth of the passenger aviation sector