Civil Aviation Ministry

March 12, 2026 10:00 PM

India resumes flights to Riyadh as Civil Aviation Ministry monitors West Asia air travel

The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Thursday said it is closely monitoring the evolving situation in West Asia and its impact on air travel between India and countries in the region, as Indian airlines gradually resume services affected by the regional developments. The ministry said flight operations by Indian carriers to and from Riyadh in Saudi Arabia resumed on March 12, restoring an important air link between the two countries. On the first day of resumption, three flights were operated to ...

March 11, 2026 10:29 AM

India keeps close watch on West Asia situation; airlines adjust operations

The Ministry of Civil Aviation is closely monitoring developments in the West Asia region and their potential impact on air travel between India and countries in the region. Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu is overseeing the situation and remains in regular contact with airlines and other stakeholders to ensure coordinated and timely responses. According to the ministry, passenger safety and continuity of services remain the top priority as airlines make operational adjustments...

March 3, 2026 11:16 AM

India closely monitoring Middle East airspace disruptions; special flights planned for stranded passengers

The Civil Aviation Ministry is closely monitoring the evolving airspace situation in parts of the Middle East and its impact on international flight operations, as airlines adjust schedules and work to restore services. The situation was reviewed on Monday at a high-level meeting chaired by Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu, attended by Civil Aviation Secretary Samir Kumar Sinha and senior officials. According to the Ministry, Indian carriers have undertaken calibrated schedule adjustm...

December 9, 2025 10:24 PM

Aviation ministry orders 10% cut in Indigo’s flight operations

The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Tuesday issued an order cutting IndiGo’s flight operations by 10 per cent after the crisis-hit airline cancelled hundreds of flights due to an acute pilot shortage under the new flight duty limitation rules. The directive came hours after the aviation regulator DGCA instructed the airline to trim its operations by 5 per cent earlier in the day. Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu said: “The Ministry considers it necessary to curtail IndiGo’s...

December 8, 2025 5:17 PM

DGCA takes action over 19 safety violations against airlines in 2025 so far

India’s aviation regulator has initiated action in 19 cases of safety-related violations by airlines in 2025 to date, Parliament was informed on Monday. In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol shared detailed data on airline non-compliance, safety budgets, and staffing gaps across key aviation bodies. The information was provided in response to a question raised in the Lok Sabha. Mohol said the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) h...

December 6, 2025 5:40 PM

Aviation Ministry orders IndiGo to expedite refunds; sets deadline for clearance of dues

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has directed IndiGo to immediately clear all pending passenger refunds linked to cancelled and disrupted flights arising from the ongoing operational crisis. According to the directive issued on Saturday, the airline must complete the refund process for all affected passengers by 8:00 PM on Sunday, December 7, 2025. Airlines have further been instructed not to impose any rescheduling charges on passengers whose travel plans were impacted. The Ministry has warned...

May 9, 2025 7:50 AM

24 airports shut, airlines issue travel advisories amid India-Pakistan tensions

Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following a Pakistani drone and missile attack on Indian cities in Jammu, Punjab, Gujarat, and Rajasthan, the Civil Aviation Ministry has announced the temporary closure of 24 airports across the country for civil flight operations as of Thursday evening. In response to the heightened security threat, several Indian airlines have issued travel advisories, urging passengers to plan ahead and cooperate with enhanced security checks. While the M...