INDIGO FLIGHT

IndiGo partners with Garuda Aviation Academy to train fresh pilots as junior first officers

IndiGo partners with Garuda Aviation Academy for Cadet Pilot Program, offering a 21-month course including training at 43 Air School in South Africa.

IndiGo shifts international operations to terminal 3 at Lucknow airport

IndiGo has announced that starting today, all international flights at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow will operate from the newly constructed terminal 3. The airline has proactively informed passengers through SMS, calls, and emails about this change. IndiGo advises passengers to check their terminal by retrieving their PNR on the airline's website or mobile app to avoid any inconvenience.

SpiceJet passengers on Delhi-Darbhanga flight suffer inside plane for over an hour due to AC failure amid heatwave

Passengers aboard SpiceJet flight SG 486 from Delhi to Darbhanga endured over an hour without air conditioning amidst a severe heatwave, causing discomfort and health concerns. Elderly and young passengers suffered from heat exhaustion. Meanwhile, an IndiGo flight to Bagdogra was delayed nearly 4 hours due to technical issues exacerbated by high temperatures at Delhi's airport

IndiGo flight from Chennai to Mumbai receives bomb threat; lands safely

A Mumbai-bound IndiGo flight from Chennai was subjected to a bomb threat on Wednesday. The flight landed safely in Mumbai at around 10:30 pm. IndiGo stated that all passengers disembarked from the plane without incident.

Heatwave delays IndiGo flight from Delhi to Bagdogra by 4 hours; Here's what happened

The IndiGo flight delay, caused by the ongoing heatwave in Delhi where temperatures have soared to 45°C, led to flight 6E 2521 departing significantly later than its scheduled time of 2:10 PM. According to FlightRadar24, the flight eventually took off around 6:15 PM.

IndiGo to operate direct flights from Durgapur to Bhubaneswar, Bagdogra, Guwahati

Vinay Malhotra, head of global sales at IndiGo, said, "We are pleased to announce new routes connecting Durgapur with Bhubaneswar, Bagdogra, and Guwahati. With these direct flights, we aim to provide our customers with further seamless connectivity."

Mumbai Airport shocker: IndiGo plane lands as Air India aircraft takes off from same runway

After the incident involving an IndiGo plane landing and an Air India aircraft taking off from the same runway in less than a minute at Mumbai airport came to light, India's aviation watchdog took notice. Following this, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) derostered the Air Traffic Controller (ATC) who was on duty during the incident on Saturday. Both IndiGo and Air India have launched investigations into the matter.

IndiGo, Air India upgrade playbooks to keep up with India's rising middle class

India's rising affluence is driving a significant shift in the lifestyle of the middle class, with a growing preference for premium products and experiences, both on the ground and in the sky. Airlines are capitalizing on this trend by offering luxurious amenities to cater to the surging demand, such as roomier seats, gourmet meals served on designer tableware, and lavish vanity kits.

Mumbai Airport Shock: IndiGo lands while Air India takes off, here's what went wrong

A close call occurred at Mumbai Airport when an IndiGo flight landed while an Air India plane was taking off, breaching the safety margin. Both airlines claimed they were following Air Traffic Control (ATC) clearances, highlighting the challenges faced by pilots and controllers in managing heavy traffic at the airport's single operational runway.

DGCA de-rosters Mumbai ATC officer after near-miss incident

In the early hours of Saturday, IndiGo flight 5053, arriving from Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport (IDR), landed on runway 27 while Air India flight 657 was still in the process of taking off for Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV). Both flights involved Airbus A320neo aircraft. The close timing of the landing and takeoff created a hazardous situation that could have resulted in a significant accident.

Akasa Air well on path to profitability; will launch more intl flights: Co-Founder Aditya Ghosh

Akasa Air, co-founded by Aditya Ghosh, is progressing towards profitability and expanding its reach to South and Southeast Asia. In under two years, the airline has grown to a fleet of 24 planes with over 4,000 employees. Ghosh emphasizes a customer-focused, consistent approach to operations and plans further international and domestic expansions.

Delhi Airport plans to raise capacity by 30% in 3 years

Delhi International Airport (DIAL) plans to expand capacity by 30% due to increased aircraft orders. CEO Videh Kumar Jaipuriar discussed the expansion at the CAPA India Aviation Summit.

Government's protectionist move divides aviation industry

India's aviation industry is divided over the policy to freeze flying rights to Middle East nations, with Air India CEO Campbell Wilson advocating for limiting market access for foreign carriers.

Domestic air traffic likely to touch 164 million in FY25

India's domestic air traffic is projected to increase by 6-8 per cent to 161-164 million this financial year, while international air traffic is expected to rise by 9-11 per cent to 75-78 million by March 2025. Domestic carriers are facing consolidated losses of $0.4-0.6 billion due to capacity shortages from around 130 grounded aircraft. This is excluding the profitable Indigo. The number of grounded aircrafts is expected to increase to 180, including those of Go First. Net inductions of 84 aircraft are anticipated, bringing the total domestic fleet to 812 by March 2025.

Bomb scare delays Kolkata flight by two hours

Indigo's Chennai-Kolkata flight received a bomb threat. Indigo Call Centre at Thuraipakkam got a call saying that the plane would explode. The plane was moved to an insolated bay for search. The flight took off at 10:30 am after nothing was found onboard.

Air Turbulence! IndiGo and Air India Express tackle rising threats amid climate change concerns

The rise in clear air turbulence, likely due to climate change, has led to increased incidents impacting airline passengers worldwide. Recent events, including a fatal case on a Singapore Airlines flight, have prompted airlines like Air India Express and IndiGo to enhance safety measures and pilot training to address this growing concern.

Bomb threat: IndiGo flight from Chennai makes emergency landing after unclaimed remote was found

An IndiGo flight from Chennai to Mumbai with 172 people onboard made an emergency landing due to a bomb threat, safely arriving at 8:45 am. This is the second such threat in a week. Following evacuation, the aircraft underwent security checks. IndiGo has yet to comment on the incident.

IndiGo testing software, in-flight messages for passenger safety

Interglobe Aviation, operator of India's IndiGo airlines, is conducting trials on new software for safety and comfort, evaluating in-flight announcements. Following a diversion due to turbulence, the airline plans further testing on its Airbus fleet. Industry-wide safety measures have been heightened after recent incidents.

IndiGo derosters 6 crew members in connection with Delhi-Varanasi flight bomb scare incident

IndiGo has derostered two pilots and four cabin crew members of the Delhi-Varanasi flight that saw 176 passengers being evacuated after a bomb threat earlier this week, according to sources. On May 28, following the bomb threat, which later turned out to be hoax, all the passengers were evacuated through emergency slides from the aircraft at the Delhi airport.

Indigo flight bomb threat: Bomb threat on Delhi to Varanasi IndiGo flight; passengers evacuated, investigation underway

Indigo Flight Bomb News: An aviation security official at the scene reported that the IndiGo crew found a note with the word "bomb" written on it in the aircraft's lavatory before takeoff. Flight 6E2211 was scheduled to depart from Delhi's Indira Gandhi Airport around 5 am.

Bomb scare on Varanasi-bound IndiGo flight at Delhi airport, passengers evacuated

Cyclone Remal: Price of flight ticket from Kolkata surges to Rs 80,000 before operations were closed for 21 hours

Kolkata airport experienced a surge in air fares up to Rs 80,000 as travellers rushed to fly out before the Cyclone Remal shutdown. Operations resumed after 21 hours, with significant passenger traffic and high ticket prices.

Cyclone Remal: IndiGo airlines reschedules and cancels some flights

In a statement, the airlines said, "IndiGo has rescheduled and cancelled some flights due to Cyclone REMAL and the NOTAM issued in Kolkata. Passengers have been informed of all changes in advance and being provided real-time updates on social platforms".