A Pause from Screens, a Return to Letters: India Post, IndiGo Take Digital Detox Campaign to the Skies

October 13, 2026 6:32 PM

A Pause from Screens, a Return to Letters: India Post, IndiGo Take Digital Detox Campaign to the Skies

In a bid to revive the charm of handwritten communication in an increasingly digital world, the Department of Posts, under the Ministry of Communications, collaborated with IndiGo to organise a unique Digital Detox Campaign on October 12, observed as Philately Day during the ongoing National Postal Week celebrations from October 9 to 15. The initiative encouraged air travellers to step away from their digital devices, put their thoughts on paper and reconnect with loved ones through handwritten ...

IndiGo, Air India and Akasa Air suspend Saudi Arabia flights until October 17 amid security concerns

October 13, 2026 4:36 PM

IndiGo, Air India and Akasa Air suspend Saudi Arabia flights until October 17 amid security concerns

Indian carriers IndiGo, Air India and Akasa Air have suspended flights to and from several cities in Saudi Arabia until October 17 amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and growing concerns over aviation safety following recent attacks in the region. In a travel advisory issued on social media platform X, IndiGo announced the cancellation of flights connecting Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah until Saturday, citing the evolving security situation in Saudi Arabia. The airline advised pa...

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

October 13, 2026 3:22 PM

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

India's largest carrier Indigo has signed a USD 328 million financing deal with Citi to buy eight narrow-body planes to be manufactured by Airbus. This is the world's first aviation financing transaction insured by the Belgian export credit agency (ECA) Credendo, and the maiden ECA-backed aircraft financing structured through the GIFT IFSC, according to a statement. The financing will help Indigo procure six A321s and two A320s, it said. Global banking major Citi acted as sole mandated arrang...

IndiGo Issues travel advisory for Middle East; urges passengers to check flight status on website

June 11, 2026 2:24 PM

IndiGo Issues travel advisory for Middle East; urges passengers to check flight status on website

IndiGo on Thursday issued a travel advisory for passengers travelling to and from the Middle East, saying it is closely monitoring the evolving situation in the region and coordinating with relevant authorities. In a statement shared on social media platform X, the airline said the safety and well-being of its passengers and crew remain its highest priority and urged customers to stay updated through its official communication channels. "We understand that the evolving situation in the Middle ...

Indian carriers IndiGo, Air India continue limited Middle East flights amid rising tensions

March 22, 2026 1:04 PM

Indian carriers IndiGo, Air India continue limited Middle East flights amid rising tensions

Amid the evolving situation in the Middle East, Indian carriers IndiGo and Air India on Sunday said they would operate a limited number of flights while urging passengers to remain alert to last-minute changes and check their flight status before leaving for the airport. IndiGo said it would run select services on March 22, adding that its teams were working round the clock to assist passengers amid the uncertainty. The airline stressed that all operations were aligned with prevailing safety co...

IndiGo says ‘fully cooperating’ with DGCA panel after mass flight cancellations

December 31, 2025 4:30 PM

IndiGo says ‘fully cooperating’ with DGCA panel after mass flight cancellations

IndiGo has said it is fully cooperating with a committee set up by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and has provided all information sought, following widespread operational disruptions earlier this month that led to thousands of flight cancellations. The airline had cancelled a large number of flights between December 3 and 5, leaving tens of thousands of passengers stranded across the country. The disruptions were attributed to shortcomings in pilot roster planning and inadequ...

Dense fog disrupts flight operations across Northern India

December 22, 2025 1:02 PM

Dense fog disrupts flight operations across Northern India

Dense fog is affecting airport operations in parts of Northern India, causing potential disruptions to flight schedules. Passengers are advised to stay in touch with their airlines for real-time updates, according to Jaisalmer Airport authorities. While flight operations at Delhi Airport are currently running smoothly, passengers are encouraged to remain connected with their respective airlines for the latest updates. On Sunday, IndiGo issued a travel advisory warning passengers about possible...

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

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...

DGCA Orders IndiGo to Cut Flights by 5% Amid Winter Schedule Failures, Government Flags Safety and Accountability

December 9, 2025 2:26 PM

DGCA Orders IndiGo to Cut Flights by 5% Amid Winter Schedule Failures, Government Flags Safety and Accountability

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday ordered IndiGo to reduce its flight operations by 5%, after the airline cancelled more than 2,000 flights last week due to poor pilot roster planning. The carrier has been directed to submit a revised schedule by 5 pm on December 10. According to the notice issued to IndiGo, the DGCA had cleared 15,014 weekly departures – a total of 64,346 flights for November – under the winter schedule. IndiGo, however, operated only 59,438 flig...

‘People should not be troubled’: PM Modi to NDA MPs on IndiGo flight cancellation chaos

December 9, 2025 1:19 PM

‘People should not be troubled’: PM Modi to NDA MPs on IndiGo flight cancellation chaos

Union Parliamentary and Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s concern over the chaos triggered by the mass cancellation of IndiGo Airlines flights. Rijiju said the Prime Minister stressed that passengers must not face inconvenience under any circumstances. “During the NDA parliamentary meeting, the Prime Minister told MPs that people should not be troubled or inconvenienced. Rules and laws are important, but in the process of correcting...