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Digi Yatra to start international passenger trials at 7 Indian airports for Air India and IndiGo flyers

Starting November 1, eligible Indian nationals can participate in international passenger trials for Digi Yatra at seven airports. Using the Digi Yatra mobile app, passengers with e-passports can generate digital identity credentials by scanning their passports and verifying information. The updated app focuses on improving user experience and expanding service…

The Economic Times · 37m ago

Mumbai Airport T1 capacity to rise 33% to 20 million passengers after redevelopment: Adani Airports

Adani Airports is planning to redevelop Terminal 1 at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to improve passenger capacity. The capacity will increase from 15 million to 20 million passengers annually with supporting infrastructure. Some flight operations of IndiGo and Air India will shift to Navi Mumbai International Airport during the…

The Economic Times · Oct 25

IndiGo, Air India Group to shift flights to Navi Mumbai airport ahead of Mumbai T1 redevelopment

IndiGo and Air India Group will gradually transition their flight operations to Navi Mumbai International Airport. This shift is scheduled to begin in December 2026 and will continue until mid-2027. The airlines aim to free up capacity at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport for new international routes. IndiGo plans to…

The Economic Times · Oct 25

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Saudi Routes Suspended: Indian carriers extend flight cancellations;

Air India and Air India Express have extended the suspension of flights to and from Riyadh and Dammam until November 7, while services connecting Jeddah will remain cancelled until October 31, amid escalating tensions in the region.

The Times of India · Oct 24

Air India, Air India Express extend Saudi flight suspension until November 7

Air India and Air India Express have postponed flights to Riyadh and Dammam until early November. IndiGo and Akasa Air also cancelled their services to various Saudi cities during this period. Affected passengers, including Umrah pilgrims, are receiving assistance from Indian diplomatic missions for accommodation and other needs. In response…

The Economic Times · Oct 24

Chennai-bound IndiGo flight returns to bay at Delhi airport after threat message

An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Chennai received a threat message before takeoff and returned to the bay. The Air Traffic Controller received a call alerting them about the threat concerning flight 6E 6091. A message was discovered in a lavatory instructing not to fly the aircraft. Following protocol, the…

The Economic Times · Oct 23

IndiGo extends flight curbs on 3 Saudi routes amid security concerns

NEW DELHI: IndiGo has extended the cancellation of flights to and from Riyadh until October 31, while services to Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah will remain suspended until October 27, amid heightened security concerns in Saudi Arabia following a deadly attack at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam.

The Times of India · Oct 23

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IndiGo extends Saudi Arabia flight cancellations; Riyadh services suspended till Oct 31

IndiGo has extended the suspension of flights to several cities in Saudi Arabia amid ongoing security concerns. Other airlines, including Akasa Air and Air India, have also announced similar flight cancellations. The affected passengers are being notified through the contact details they provided during booking. Airlines are offering options for…

The Economic Times · Oct 23

Flight to Jaipur cancelled the night before travel, man forced to hire a taxi for Rs 19,500 in morning, Indigo ordered to pay Rs 14,350

A Chandigarh lawyer spent Rs 19,500 on a taxi to reach Jaipur after IndiGo cancelled his flight the night before a court appearance. The consumer commission ordered the airline to pay Rs 7,352 with interest and Rs 7,000 in compensation.

The Economic Times · Oct 23

Air India, Indigo representatives to appear before Parliamentary panel on Nov 2

On November 2, representatives from Air India Limited and InterGlobe Aviation Ltd will meet with a Parliamentary committee. The discussions will focus on reviewing the performance of civil aviation sector public sector undertakings. Additionally, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau and the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security will also participate in…

The Economic Times · Oct 19

Air India, AI Express extend temporary suspension of flights to Saudi Arabia until October 24

Air India and Air India Express have extended their suspension of flights to Saudi Arabia until October 24. Bookings issued before October 15 for specific travel dates can benefit from a complimentary date change. Passengers may also opt for rebooking from alternative locations in the GCC region to minimize travel…

The Economic Times · Oct 17

IndiGo cancels Saudi Arabia flights until October 24; Akasa Air extend suspensions

Indian airlines like Air India, IndiGo, and Akasa Air have suspended flights to Saudi Arabia due to ongoing tensions. IndiGo has announced cancellations for its flights until October 24, 2026, prioritizing customer safety. Similarly, Air India has cancelled its flights until October 17, 2026, providing full refunds to affected passengers.…

The Economic Times · Oct 15

Which power bank has DGCA banned on all flights after a fire catches inside IndiGo Delhi-Chennai flight? Reason why power banks explode inside planes

Which power bank has DGCA banned? DGCA has banned the MOBIKINS MK-PB-04 power bank from flights to, from and within India after an IndiGo Delhi-Chennai flight was diverted to Hyderabad following smoke from a passenger’s electronic device. The incident has renewed concerns about lithium-ion battery fires, why they happen and…

The Economic Times · Oct 14

Air India, IndiGo extend Riyadh flight cancellations amid regional tensions

Due to rising unrest in the region, airlines are cancelling flights to Saudi Arabia. Etihad Airways has announced a suspension of services until mid-October, and Qatar Airways has ceased operations temporarily. The attacks on Riyadh airport have provoked significant safety worries, leading to widespread cancellations and delays. As circumstances develop,…

The Economic Times · Oct 13

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The Economic Times · Oct 13

Indigo signs $328 million finance deal with Citi for 8 Airbus aircraft buys

Indigo has entered into a USD 328 million financing agreement with Citi for purchasing eight Airbus planes. This marks the first aviation financing deal insured by the Belgian export credit agency Credendo. The transaction will support the growth of Indigo's fleet and network through long-term funding. Citi acted as the…

International Business Times UK · Oct 12

Flight With Over 180 Passengers Makes Emergency Landing as Power Bank Fire Triggers Midair Panic

A flight carrying over 180 passengers diverted to Hyderabad after a reported power bank fire in an overhead bin. No injuries were reported.

The Economic Times · Oct 12

IndiGo to have 9-10 A321 XLRs by fiscal-end; maturing mkt offers biggerIndiGo eyes 9-10 A321 XLR aircraft by March 2027: Senior executive

IndiGo plans to expand its fleet by acquiring 9 to 10 A321 XLR aircraft by March 2027. This move aims to cater to the increasing demand for medium-haul flights, especially from growing Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets. With four A321 XLRs already in operation, IndiGo is poised for significant…

The Economic Times · Oct 12

GE Aerospace to nearly double supplier spend in India by 2030, eyes growing Aviation demand

The announcement was made alongside the release of a report by Ernst & Young (EY), GE Aerospace's Economic Impact in India, which assesses the company's economic contribution to India's commercial aviation, defence, manufacturing and engineering sectors over four decades.

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The Economic Times · Oct 12

Air India extends cancellation of Riyadh flights until October 15 as Saudi tensions re-escalate

Air India has announced the extension of flight cancellations to and from Riyadh until October 15. This decision follows recent attacks on Riyadh airport attributed to Yemen's Houthis. Other Indian airlines such as IndiGo and Air India Express have also canceled flights to various Saudi Arabian cities. IndiGo has extended…

The Economic Times · Oct 12

GE Aerospace to nearly double supplier spend in India by 2030, eyes growing aviation demand

The announcement was made alongside the release of a report by Ernst & Young (EY), titled 'Powering Progress: GE Aerospace's Economic Impact in India', which assesses the company's economic contribution to India's commercial aviation, defence, manufacturing and engineering sectors over four decades.

The Independent UK · Oct 12

Passengers panic in mid-air as power bank catches fire during IndiGo flight

No injuries were reported

The Economic Times · Oct 11

Malaysia Airlines open to partnership with India, seeks to expand network, says Group CEO Captain Nasaruddin A. Bakar

Malaysia Airlines recognizes strong demand for corporate and visiting friends and relatives traffic in India. The carrier has seen a 13 per cent year-on-year growth in passenger traffic this year. Its strategic partnership with IndiGo has expanded its connectivity to several new Indian destinations. Malaysia Airlines aspires to increase its…

Evening Standard · Oct 9

Why Punjab is India's next must-visit destination

A dazzling new hotel has opened in the lesser known city of Patiala. Liz Connor is one of the first to check in — and finds it’s the ideal place to recharge her soul

The Independent UK · Oct 8

Plane damaged by suspected lightning strike lands safely with over 100 passengers on board

Lightning strike is being looked into as one of the possible causes of damage

The Economic Times · Oct 7

IndiGo flight struck by lightning, lands safely at Lucknow airport

Flight 6E925, operating from Patna to Lucknow, took the lightning strike while approaching Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport. Despite the incident, the Airbus A320-251N completed the landing safely.

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