A shocking incident at Mumbai Airport delayed a Lucknow-bound IndiGo flight when a passenger falsely claimed a bomb was under his seat. The event took place late on January 26, amidst heightened security for Republic Day celebrations. The alarming claim on flight 6E 5264 from Mumbai to Lucknow Continue Reading
In the aftermath of the recent dense fog-induced chaos that disrupted flight operations, IndiGo’s CEO, Pieter Elbers, has pledged to work collaboratively with the aviation ecosystem to enhance operational efficiency and minimize disruptions. Elbers, speaking at the Wings India 2024 aviation event in Hyderabad, emphasized the need for a collective effort involving air Continue Reading
In a shocking incident aboard an IndiGo Airlines flight from Delhi to Goa on Sunday, a video capturing an irate passenger assaulting the pilot went viral on social media. The assailant, donning a yellow hoodie, was seen running towards the pilot, slapping him while expressing frustration about the flight’s delay. Despite efforts by air hostesses […]Continue Reading
IndiGo, a leading budget airline, has faced criticism over its recent alteration in in-flight services, prompting dissatisfaction among passengers. The uproar began when a traveler took to a popular micro-blogging site to express dismay over IndiGo’s new policy of discontinuing the individual sale of beverage cans. The aggrieved individual highlighted that the Continue Reading
Social media erupted in criticism directed at IndiGo Airlines after a passenger, Subrat Patnaik, posted a photo of a missing seat cushion on flight 6E 6798 from Pune to Nagpur. The image, showcasing seat 10A without its cushion, sparked outrage online, with users condemning the airline’s service quality. Patnaik’s post quickly gained traction, drawing attention Continue Reading
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has granted permission to Vistara and IndiGo airlines to commence new international flights starting in August. Vistara intends to launch flights from New Delhi to Bali, Indonesia, while IndiGo plans to provide air connectivity from New Delhi to Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. The approval has been given […]Continue Reading
At the Chennai airport last month, an IndiGo passenger unintentionally unlocked the emergency escape. Despite his apology, the airline apparently did nothing. The flight was delayed because the plane only took off for Tiruchirapalli after undergoing rigorous engineering checks. According to reports, the passenger was BJP leader Tejasvi Surya. As a result, the opposition Continue Reading
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) reported through an official communication on Tuesday that a passenger on an IndiGo, Chennai-Tiruchirappalli flight opened the emergency door on December 10, last year. It added that it had taken note of the incident and had commissioned an investigation. The DGCA had previously stated that the flight was […]Continue Reading
The authorities of the United Arab Emirates have informed business partner IndiGo airlines that as of Monday, passengers with a single name on their passport travelling on a tourist, visit, or other type of visa will not be permitted to enter or exit the UAE. This calls for the explicit declaration of both first and […]Continue Reading
A day after the civil aviation ministry announced it would lift the price caps on tickets it had put in place owing to the coronavirus outbreak two years prior, shares of domestic Indian carriers increased. Tickets can now be priced freely by domestic carriers IndiGo, SpiceJet Ltd, Air India, Go First, and Vistara, a joint […]Continue Reading