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IndiGo may hike ticket prices to offset soaring fuel bills, says CEO Willie Walsh

Amidst escalating fuel prices that heavily strain profitability, IndiGo is looking at the possibility of raising ticket prices. The airline reported a significant net loss of Rs 1,879.1 crore for the September quarter, with fuel costs surging by 67.2% compared to last year. CEO Willie Walsh highlighted the challenges in…

The Economic Times · Oct 29

IndiGo Q2 Results: Loss narrows YoY to Rs 1,879 crore; revenue rises 26%

IndiGo Q2 Results: Budget airline IndiGo reported narrowing of its consolidated loss to Rs 1,879 crore in the second quarter of FY27, compared with Rs 2,582 crore in the year-ago quarter. However, the loss widened from Rs 237 crore posted in the preceding June quarter.

The Economic Times · Oct 29

IndiGo reservation system restored after second technical disruption this week, bookings hit

IndiGo's reservation system was restored Friday after technical issues disrupted bookings. The airline's website and app experienced intermittent problems affecting ticket reservations. Passengers faced difficulties with bookings, web check-ins, and payment confirmations. These repeated disruptions pose a challenge for the new CEO, Willie Walsh. This follows significant flight cancellations due…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

IndiGo's next chapter: Rahul Bhatia backs Willie Walsh to lead expansion

IndiGo Managing Director Rahul Bhatia said incoming CEO Willie Walsh is motivated to make a lasting impact at the airline and will be instrumental in its international expansion. Walsh, who takes charge on August 3 after stepping down as IATA chief, brings experience across low-cost and full-service airlines as IndiGo…

The Economic Times · Jul 31

Airlines face extra $100bn jet fuel bill as flights cancelled worldwide

Jet fuel prices are expected to be 70 per cent higher year on year in 2026

The Independent UK · Jun 9

The global airline industry’s profits could be cut in half as it braces for its worst year since the pandemic

Iran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz is adding $100 billion to airlines' collective fuel bill this year.

Fortune · Jun 8

Airline Profits to Plunge By Half in 2026 as Fuel Costs Surge by $100 Billion: Report

Airlines worldwide are now expected to generate a combined net profit of $23 billion in 2026, down sharply from the $45 billion earned in 2025 as jet fuel costs remain elevated.

International Business Times · Jun 8

The jet fuel shock wipes out half of the global airline industry's expected profits

Revenues are forecast to rise strongly and passenger traffic to hit new records, yet the global airline industry is seeing profits squeezed by an Iran war-driven jet fuel price shock, according to the industry's latest outlook.

Euronews · Jun 8

Airline industry chiefs say 2050 net zero goal now unlikely

Iata boss Willie Walsh blames fuel suppliers, governments and aircraft makers, saying new ‘realistic timeline’ now needed

The Guardian - UK · Jun 8

Air fare rises ‘inevitable’ as airlines face extra $100bn jet fuel bill this year

Iata summit in Brazil hears top executives say although jet fuel shortages are unlikely, industry-wide profits will halve

The Guardian - UK · Jun 7