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IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet call DGCA's proposed cabin crew rest regulations ‘more restrictive' than global norms
IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet have criticised the new cabin crew rest norms as “more restrictive”. The FIA recommends focusing on flight duty period instead of flight time for managing crew fatigue and emphasises the importance of quality rest accommodations.
2 min read11 Feb 2026IndiGo ensures operational stability as pilot duty norm relaxations end
Multiple reasons including inadequate regulatory preparedness, deficiencies in system software support and shortcomings in management structure and operational control at IndiGo had led to the December disruptions
2 min read11 Feb 2026Attention flyers! Domestic flight prices may rise from April 2026 over IndiGo disruption fallout — What expert says
Aviation analytics firm Cirium, in its recent Aviation Market Outlook 2026, said that domestic flight prices in India may rise in the April 2026 summer schedule if the IndiGo disruption fallout drags down the capacity growth. Here's what you need to know.
2 min read8 Feb 2026From flyers to faithfuls: Why IndiGo and Air India are racing to lock in loyal customers
Loyalty in travel grows as a customer retention lever, prompting airlines like IndiGo and Air India to double down on their rewards programmes. IndiGo's BluChip and Air India's integration of its Maharaja programme with Air India Express is increasingly seen vital for growth.
4 min read8 Feb 2026Civil aviation ministry flags recurring technical lapses in half of India's fleet
A civil aviation ministry analysis of 754 aircraft found that 50% suffer from repetitive defects.
3 min read5 Feb 2026CCI orders probe into IndiGo over alleged abuse of dominance after mass flight cancellations
The regulator alleges that the airline abused its 60% market share by charging exorbitant fares to stranded travellers.
6 min read4 Feb 2026IndiGo loses nearly 4% market share in December after flight disruption; Air India gains
Mass cancellations and a cut in daily departures dragged IndiGo's market share to a two-year low in December, while Tata-backed Air India logged its strongest monthly gain, DGCA data show.
2 min read4 Feb 2026Iran-US tensions: IndiGo cancels flights to and from these cities till 28 February - check details
Iran-US tensions: IndiGo has issued a travel advisory due to flight cancellations on certain routes related to tensions between Iran and the US. Passengers are advised to check flight statuses and consider alternate options, including refunds, as the situation evolves.
2 min read3 Feb 2026IndiGo hires Nik Laming to head loyalty program as its eyes ramp up
As IndiGo moves upmarket with business-class seats, the hiring of Nik Laming signals a shift toward high-value, repeat international travellers.
3 min read3 Feb 2026Delhi HC seeks answers on IndiGo FDTL relief after December disruption
Delhi High Court has sought explanations from DGCA and IndiGo over the deferment of revised pilot duty rules after December disruptions, examining whether safety norms were diluted or unevenly applied across airlines.
2 min read30 Jan 2026