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India's Aviation Minister Rules Out Year-Round Airfare Caps Despite Festival Price Surges
Dec 12, 2025 11:05 pm CST
Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu has stated that implementing year-round airfare caps is not viable due to seasonal demand fluctuations, despite concerns over expensive tickets during festivals. The government is taking multiple measures to maintain reasonable fares, including expanding flight routes and encouraging domestic aircraft manufacturing to address supply constraints.
IndiGo: India's Only Profitable Major Airline Amid Aviation Sector Losses
Dec 11, 2025 10:00 pm CST
Despite growing passenger demand, IndiGo stands as India's only major profitable airline with earnings of Rs 7,253 crore in 2024-25, while competitors like Air India and SpiceJet continue to report significant losses. The recent operational crisis at IndiGo has highlighted the financial vulnerabilities across India's aviation sector, creating challenges for passengers facing cancellations, delays, and rising fares.
IndiGo Submits Revised Winter Schedule to DGCA Following 10% Flight Reduction Order
Dec 10, 2025 11:20 pm CST
IndiGo has submitted a revised winter flight schedule to India's aviation regulator DGCA after being ordered to reduce operations by 10% due to crew shortages. The airline, which was previously approved to operate approximately 2,200 daily flights, now faces a reduction of about 220 flights per day through March next year as regulators work to align the carrier's schedule with available pilot resources.
IndiGo CEO and COO Respond to DGCA Show Cause Notice Amid Massive Flight Disruptions
Dec 09, 2025 12:41 am CST
IndiGo's CEO Pieter Elbers and COO Isidre Porqueras have submitted responses to show cause notices issued by India's aviation regulator DGCA following seven days of significant operational disruptions. The airline has faced hundreds of flight cancellations and delays affecting thousands of passengers, with regulators citing inadequate planning and resource management for implementing Flight Duty Time Limitations requirements.
IndiGo Shares Plummet 6.5% Following DGCA Show-Cause Notice Over Flight Disruptions
Dec 08, 2025 04:04 pm CST
InterGlobe Aviation shares dropped 6.6% following regulatory action from DGCA over widespread flight disruptions. The aviation regulator issued show-cause notices to IndiGo's CEO and accountable manager citing inadequate planning for revised flight duty time regulations. Despite claims of restoring 95% of its network, over 220 flights were cancelled, affecting thousands of passengers nationwide.
IndiGo's Recovery: Airline Increases Operations to 1,650 Flights with Full Cancellation Waivers Through December 15
Dec 07, 2025 10:05 pm CST
IndiGo is rapidly recovering from its operational crisis, now operating over 1,650 flights with 75% on-time performance. The airline is offering full waivers on cancellations and rescheduling for bookings until December 15, while the Ministry of Civil Aviation has implemented measures including airfare caps and strict refund protocols to protect passengers affected by the disruption.
IndiGo Flight Crisis Nears Resolution: Aviation Minister Confirms Penalties Will Follow Investigation
Dec 05, 2025 11:54 pm CST
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu confirms IndiGo's operational crisis is nearly resolved, with metro airports clearing passenger backlogs. The minister states definitively that penalties against the airline will follow an official inquiry, as the disruption was caused by IndiGo's internal issues rather than the new Flight Duty Time Limitation regulations that all other airlines have successfully implemented.
Navi Mumbai Airport Getting Railway Station: Enhanced Connectivity for December Launch
Dec 05, 2025 09:14 pm CST
Navi Mumbai International Airport is set to begin operations on December 25, with enhanced connectivity through the new Targhar railway station on the Uran-Belapur line. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis called the station "a special gift for Mumbaikars," as the 2 lakh square feet transit hub will provide seamless access to the airport and integrate with multiple transportation networks.
IndiGo Faces Severe Criticism from Pilots' Federation Over Staffing Strategy Amid Flight Cancellations
Dec 04, 2025 03:29 pm CST
The Federation of Indian Pilots has strongly criticized IndiGo's operational strategy following widespread flight disruptions. Despite having two years to prepare for new flight duty regulations, the airline allegedly maintained a hiring freeze, resulting in over 150 flight cancellations on December 3. While other carriers adapted successfully to the new norms, IndiGo's expansion without sufficient pilot recruitment has raised serious concerns about operational responsibility during the challenging winter fog season.
IndiGo Shares Plummet Amid Massive Flight Cancellations Due to New Crew Regulations
Dec 04, 2025 01:31 pm CST
IndiGo, India's largest airline, is facing significant operational challenges with over 200 flight cancellations due to crew shortages following new Flight Duty Time Limitation regulations. The disruption has caused InterGlobe Aviation shares to fall by more than 3%, reaching a five-month low of Rs 5,405. The DGCA has launched an investigation as the airline implements emergency schedule adjustments to stabilize operations over the next 48 hours.