Indigo

November 7, 2024 5:34 PM

Domestic air passenger traffic in India sees 6.3% growth, reaches 138.5 lakh in October

Domestic air passenger traffic in India reached 138.5 lakh in October, marking a 6.3% rise compared to 130.3 lakh in the previous month, according to a report released on Thursday. Year-on-year, domestic air passenger traffic grew by 9.6% in October, with figures 12.8% higher than pre-COVID levels of 122.8 lakh in October 2019, according to data from credit rating agency ICRA. From April to October in the current fiscal year, domestic air passenger traffic stood at 932.0 lakh, reflecting a 5.9...

October 17, 2024 3:29 PM

Police arrest minor for hoax bomb threats on flights

Police in financial capital Mumbai have arrested a minor for allegedly posting online bomb threats to three flights earlier this week, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu said. Airlines have this month received a spate of threats to domestic and international flights on their social media, all of which have been false alarms. "Strongly condemn the recent bomb threats to Indian air carriers. We are closely monitoring the situation and ensuring that every necessary measure is taken...

October 14, 2024 11:26 AM

Two Indigo flights to Middle East from Mumbai grounded after bomb threat

Two IndiGo flights operating from Mumbai Airport to different cities in the Middle East received bomb threats on Monday morning, ANI reported. In response to the threats, both aircraft were moved to an isolation bay as a precautionary security measure. The bomb threats were reported for IndiGo flight 6E 1275, which was en route to Muscat, and flight 6E 56, headed for Jeddah. "IndiGo flight 6E 1275 operating from Mumbai to Muscat and IndiGo flight 6E 56 operating from Mumbai to Jeddah received...

September 16, 2024 4:32 PM

IndiGo launches business class service for first time in 18 years

IndiGo, India's leading low-cost carrier, has announced a significant expansion of its services on its 18th anniversary. For the first time since its inception, the airline will introduce business class seats, marking a notable shift from its traditional no-frills model. CEO Pieter Elbers revealed that starting tomorrow, passengers traveling between metro cities will have the option to book business class seats on IndiGo flights. CEO Elbers said, "Starting tomorrow, passengers travelling betwe...