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IndiGo launches flights to 20 international destinations in last six months

The international flights include new routes and the resumption of flights within the airline's network

These 2 factors dragged SpiceJet 11% lower today after surging 19% Friday

SpiceJet stock news: The stock of SpiceJet had soared 19.4 per cent last Friday, October 13, after a report had said that Gangwal was looking to buy stake in the airline

IndiGo co-founder Rakesh Gangwal may buy stake in SpiceJet? Shares soar

Currently, the promoter group in SpiceJet, which includes Ajay Singh and his family, and Spice Healthcare, own 56.5 per cent stake in the airline

Weekend Bites: Another war, trouble in IT paradise, carmakers, 'those guys'

In which we munch over the week's platter of news and views

Indigo flight cancellations, delays affect 76,000 passengers in Sep: DGCA

Over 76,000 passengers of budget carrier IndiGo were affected due to the airline cancelling its flights or delaying them by more than two hours in September, while Tata-owned Air India denied boarding to 450 passengers during the month, DGCA data revealed on Thursday. According to the data, India's domestic air passenger traffic grew 29.10 per cent at 1.22 crore in September, against 1.03 crore in the same month of the last year, with IndiGo commanding a whopping 63.4 per cent of the total traffic. Of the total 76,612 total passengers affected, 50,945 passengers were affected after IndiGo cancelled its flights altogether in September, while another 25,667 passengers were affected due to the Gurugram-based budget airline delaying its flights by more than two hours during the month, according to data. At the same time, while it provided alternative flights and full refunds to the passengers affected by flight cancellations, the airline served only refreshments to the passengers for th

IndiGo to launch third Mangaluru-Hyderabad daily flight from October 19

In its official statement, the low-cost carrier IndiGo is augmenting its flight schedule from Mangaluru International Airport to Hyderabad starting October 19

On-time performance of all Indian carriers falls in September, shows data

An airline executive mentioned that key cities like Delhi and Mumbai experienced heavy rainfall on certain days in September, compelling the airlines to either cancel or postpone flights

Fuel levy likely to pull in nearly Rs 100 crore per week for IndiGo

ATF costs are the largest expenditure for Indian carriers, consuming about 45 per cent of their overall revenue

IndiGo introduces fuel charge up to Rs 1,000 to offset rising ATF prices

Other airlines may follow suit to offset ATF price rise

90% of our MRO expenses directed to foreign firms: IndiGo to MoCA

Reach out to aircraft equipment makers to set up MROs in India: IndiGo to govt

Passenger arrested for trying to open emergency door onboard Indigo flight

A passenger was arrested for allegedly attempting to open the emergency exit door of an Indigo flight from Nagpur to Bengaluru prior to take-off, police said on Monday. The man identified as Swapnil Holey had boarded Bengaluru-bound Indigo flight 6E 6803 from Nagpur at around 10 pm on September 30, they said. According to police, the passenger was seated next to the emergency exit door of the aircraft. Before takeoff, while the crew members were briefing passengers, the man allegedly attempted to open the door. After the flight landed at the Kempegowda International Airport here at 11.55 pm, Holey was escorted by the airline's staff to the police station, a senior police officer said. He was scheduled to take a flight to Bangkok on October 1, police said. Based on the complaint filed by the airline staff, an FIR under section 336 (Act endangering life or personal safety of others) of the Indian Penal Code was registered and the accused passenger was arrested in connection with the

IndiGo should be compared with global carriers, not domestic: CEO Elbers

Outlook should be broader and ask why Indian carriers have a small share in international routes, he says

India is one of world's most competitive aviation markets: IndiGo CEO

India is one of the most competitive aviation markets in the world and there is also a lot of competition in the market, IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers said on Tuesday. IndiGo is the country's largest carrier with a domestic market share of more than 63 per cent and is also expanding its international operations. The airline connects 32 international and 81 domestic destinations. According to Elbers, India is an incredible and one of the most competitive aviation markets in the world. IndiGo is going through a "maturing phase", he said and stressed on the need for having aviation hubs in India, which is under served. Elbers was speaking at the conference of the All India Management Association (AIMA) in the national capital.

Passenger tries to open emergency exit door onboard Delhi-Chennai flight

A male passenger onboard an IndiGo flight from the national capital to Chennai tried to open the cover of the emergency exit door prior to take-off on Tuesday night. In a statement on Wednesday, the airline said that as per the standard operating procedure, the passenger was declared unruly by the crew and handed over to the local authorities on arrival at Chennai. The incident happened onboard flight 6E 6341 from Delhi to Chennai. The passenger tried to open the emergency exit door cover prior to take-off. At no point was the safety of the flight compromised, the statement said. Further details could not be immediately ascertained.

IndiGo airlines discontinues serving beverages in cans onboard flights

IndiGo on Tuesday said it has stopped serving beverages in cans onboard flights and that passengers have the option to get a complimentary glass of juice or coke on purchase of any snack, amid a former Parliamentarian complaining that one cannot buy a soft drink during a flight. BJP member and former Rajya Sabha MP Swapan Dasgupta has complained that one cannot buy a soft drink in an IndiGo flight and said the airline must stop squeezing passengers through all sorts of extras. Against this backdrop, an IndiGo spokesperson on Tuesday said the airline has revamped its services to provide an efficient, sustainable, and affordable snack experience. "This initiative aligns with our commitment to Go Green, as it has saved thousands of cans from being thrown away," the spokesperson said in a statement. The spokesperson said it has discontinued serving beverages in cans. However, the airline did not mention from when it has discontinued serving beverages in cans onboard flights. "I disco

DGCA takes up matters with P&W regarding problems in IndiGo plane engines

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has taken up the matter with Pratt and Whitney (P & W) regarding the three incidents of engine failure in IndiGo flights in quick succession leading to In-flight Shut down (IFSD) demanding Original equipment manufacturer (OEMs) urgent intervention of the highest level for suitable mitigation.The matter was taken up with Pratt & Whitney (P & W) on September 1. DGCA said that IndiGo A-321 neo aircraft VT-IUJ, while on a flight from Madurai to Mumbai was involved in an incident of a commanded In-flight Shut down (IFSD) on 29/08/2023, wherein the crew observed high vibration and Low oil pressure on one engine, followed by engine stall."Upon landing at Mumbai airport, Metallic chips were found on the oil chip detector. On the same day, in a similar incident, IndiGo A-321 neo aircraft VT-IUF, while on a flight from Kolkatta to Bangalore was involved in a commanded IFSD, wherein similar observations were made by the crew on the .

DGCA permits IndiGo to wet lease 11 Airbus A320 neo family aircraft

Last month, a DGCA official revealed that the aviation regulator was conducting an extensive investigation into two separate incidents involving PW engine malfunctions on IndiGo flights

IndiGo gets regulatory approval to wet-lease 11 A320 aircraft: Report

This comes amid IndiGo grounding nearly 40 planes due to a Pratt & Whitney engine issue, the report said

IndiGo to lease 22 aircraft to overcome impact of P&W engine snags: Report

IndiGo has the largest fleet with 135 planes running on the P&W engines which will be impacted due to safety inspection

Indigo passenger booked for sexual harassment on Mumbai-Guwahati flight

A passenger travelling on budget carrier IndiGo's flight to Guwahati from here was handed over to the Guwahati police on arrival for allegedly sexually harassing a passenger onboard, the airline said on Monday. The complainant has filed an FIR with the local police and the airline will provide assistance in investigation when required, IndiGo said in a statement. The airline, however, did not share any specific details about the incident. "A passenger travelling on (IndiGo flight) 6E- 5319 between Mumbai- Guwahati was handed over to the Guwahati police on arrival, after receiving a complaint from another passenger for alleged sexual harassment, the airline said. An FIR has been filed by the complainant with the local police and we will provide assistance in their investigation, where required, IndiGo added in the statement.