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IndiGo Delhi-Pune flight delayed over 4 hours after pilot falls ill before takeoff

An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Pune faced a nearly 4.5-hour delay after the pilot fell ill before takeoff, requiring medical aid and replacement crew amid airspace restrictions.

1 min read5 Jul 2025
Companies

IndiGo appoints ex-NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant as non-executive director

IndiGo appointed ex-NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant as the company's non-executive director on 3 July 2025. Kant will work with the company to open up new markets in India to boost the nation's connectivity and commerce.

1 min read3 Jul 2025
Industry

Digi Yatra to expand to 41 airports by 2025 end: CEO Khadakbhavi

In the coming months, Digi Yatra services are expected to be expanded for foreign nationals as well.

3 min read30 Jun 2025
News

‘Go back, stitch slippers’: FIR lodged against 3 IndiGo officials for alleged caste-based harassment of trainee pilot

A trainee pilot at Indigo Airlines has accused three officials of caste-based discrimination during a meeting. An FIR has reportedly been filed under the SC/ST Act, alleging humiliating remarks.

2 min read23 Jun 2025
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After several cancellations, THESE Airlines to resume flights in Middle East on Monday amid Israel-Iran tensions

Escalating tensions in the Middle East, sparked by US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, have led to numerous flight cancellations and rescheduling by international airlines. Major carriers are slowly resuming operations.

1 min read23 Jun 2025
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Indigo Madurai-bound flight with 68 onboard returns to Chennai after mid-air technical issue

An Indigo Airlines flight heading to Madurai encountered a technical problem mid-flight, leading the pilot to return to Chennai after 30 minutes.

1 min read20 Jun 2025
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Air India plane crash: IndiGo issues advisory after Ahmedabad tragedy - passengers may rebook flight, claim full refund

IndiGo has issued an urgent advisory via social media, giving passengers the option to rebook or claim a full refund for their flights amid the ongoing crisis.

1 min read12 Jun 2025
News

India, Pakistan extend closure of airspace for each other's airlines; Check details

In a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, no aircraft registered in Pakistan and operated, owned or leased by Pakistani airlines or operators will be allowed to enter the Indian airspace till June 23.

1 min read23 May 2025
Industry

Flying from Mumbai International Airport to get costly from 16 May

The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India has issued the tariff order for four years, from 16 May 2025 to 31 March 2029. Until now, domestic passengers were not paying user development fee, but from 16 May, they will have to pay it for both departure and arrival

2 min read9 May 2025
News

IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air, Spicejet issue advisory as Pakistan attacks Jammu, Rajasthan, other places

Pakistan fired eight missiles directed at Satwari, Samba, RS Pura and Arnia and all were intercepted and blocked by air defence units.

2 min read9 May 2025