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Incorrect to blame Delhi airport for delay: Delhi Airport on Indigo flight diversion carrying J-K CM
New Delhi, April 20: Delhi Airport authorities on Sunday issued a clarification about the diversion of a Delhi-bound IndiGo flight carrying Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, attributing the situation to the temporary closure of Runway due to upgradation work and added that is incorrect to blame Delhi airport for the current delays.
Dear Mr Abdullah...: Delhi Airport clarifies Indigo flight diversion carrying J-K CM
New Delhi, April 20: Delhi Airport authorities on Sunday issued a clarification about the diversion of a Delhi-bound IndiGo flight carrying Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. They cited operational issues due to ongoing infrastructure work and changes in wind patterns.
Karnataka: Tempo traveller collided with parked IndiGo Aircraft at Bengaluru airport, no injuries reported
Bengaluru, April 20: A tempo traveller collided with a parked IndiGo aircraft, which was undergoing repair work, at Kempegowda International Airport on Friday around 12:15 PM, officials said.
CM Omar Abdullah fumes as Delhi-bound flight diverted, delayed
New Delhi, April 20: After a Delhi-bound IndiGo flight from Jammu was diverted to Jaipur due to various reasons, including adverse weather conditions, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who was in the plane, made scathing remarks at the situation.
IndiGo flight with Omar Abdullah diverted to Jaipur; J-K CM slams 'operational chaos' at Delhi airport
New Delhi, April 20: A Delhi-bound IndiGo flight carrying Jammu and Kashmir (J-K) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was reportedly diverted to Jaipur on Saturday night, prompting sharp criticism from the CM over what he described as 'operational chaos' at Delhi airport.
IndiGo shifts operations from T2 to T1 and T3 terminals in Delhi from Tuesday
New Delhi, April 14: India’s largest airline IndiGo on Monday announced that starting Tuesday (April 15), all its flights that were operating from Terminal 2 (T2) of the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in Delhi will now operate from Terminal 1 (T1).
Fujairah International Airport, IndiGo launch daily flights to Mumbai, Kannur from May 15
Fujairah, April 12: Fujairah International Airport has announced its partnership with IndiGo, India's fastest-growing airline, to launch two direct daily flights to Mumbai and Kannur starting from May 15, 2025.
Delhi Airport to shut T2 from April 15, airlines issue advisory on shifting flights to T1
New Delhi, April 11: Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport has announced that all flights operating from Terminal 2 will shift to Terminal 1, starting from April 15 due to major maintenance and runway upgrade work being taken up there.
IndiGo jostles with US-based Delta for most valuable airline tag
New Delhi, April 10: India's biggest airline, IndiGo, overtook US-based Delta Airlines to become the world's most valuable airline with a market capitalisation of $23.24 billion for a brief period, according to Bloomberg data.
Chennai airport launches 206 special summer flights to meet holiday travel surge
Chennai, April 2: In anticipation of the summer vacation rush, Chennai Airport has announced the launch of 206 special flights under its “Summer Special” initiative.
IndiGo faces Rs 944 crore tax penalty, calls it 'erroneous'
Mumbai, March 30: With the Income Tax Department imposing a penalty of Rs 944.20 crore on IndiGo, India's largest airline has termed the order "erroneous" and vowed to challenge it legally.
Airlines to operate record 25,610 flights a week in summer
New Delhi, March 26: India's commercial airlines will operate 25,610 flights per week during the forthcoming summer season, a 5.5 per cent increase compared to the same period last year, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said.
Indian carriers to operate 5.5% more weekly flights this summer: DGCA
New Delhi, March 25: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation on Tuesday informed that Indian carriers are gearing up for a busy summer season, with a 5.5% increase in weekly flights compared to last year.
India's aviation sector reflects stable outlook amid rising air traffic
New Delhi, March 23: India's aviation sector reflects a stable outlook with domestic air passenger traffic recording a double-digit growth of 11.04 per cent in February this year compared to the same month of the previous year, official data showed.
Rain causes major disruption in IT city Bengaluru, flight operations hit
Bengaluru, March 22: A downpour lashed IT capital Bengaluru, bringing respite from the sweltering summer heat, but caused major traffic disruption on arterial roads, especially leading to the Bengaluru International Airport due to inundation and haphazard vehicle parking.
IndiGo Airbus A321 aircraft's tail touches runway at Chennai airport during landing
Chennai, March 9: An IndiGo Airbus A321 aircraft's tail touched the runway during landing at Chennai airport on Saturday, March 8, the airline said in a statement.
IndiGo announces direct flight between Tiruchirappalli-Jaffna from March 30
New Delhi, March 7: IndiGo will start operating direct flight service between Tiruchirappalli and Jaffna on March 30, 2025, the airline said on Thursday.
IndiGo ranked world's 2nd fastest growing airline in seat capacity
New Delhi, March 7: IndiGo Airlines has emerged as the world's second fastest-growing airline in terms of seat capacity, which increased by 10.1 per cent year-on-year to over 134.9 million seats in 2024.
IndiGo announces additional flights between Ahmedabad, Prayagraj
New Delhi, February 10: IndiGo will fly additional flights Prayagraj and Ahmedabad starting February 15 to accommodate more passengers to-from the holy Kumbh city, the airlines said.
IndiGo signs damp lease agreement with Norse Atlantic Airways for Boeing 787-9 aircraft
New Delhi, February 6: IndiGo airline has announced that it has entered into an agreement with Norse Atlantic Airways for a damp lease of one Boeing 787-9 aircraft.
Chennai: Dense fog disrupts 25 flight operations leading to delays, diversions
Chennai, February 4: Flight operations at Chennai Airport faced significant disruptions as a result of the thick fog that blanketed the area on Tuesday.
Union Budget 2025: Aviation leaders applaud government's vision for a future-ready travel ecosystem
New Delhi, February 1: The Union Budget 2025 has received strong endorsements from key players in India's aviation sector, highlighting its commitment to developing a world-class travel infrastructure and strengthening India's position as a global aviation hub.
IndiGo ramps up Prayagraj capacity significantly during Mahakumbh
New Delhi, January 30: With rising demand for Prayragraj flights, IndiGo airline has further increased its flights and seat capacity significantly to/from the Sangram city during the period in which the city hosts the Mahakumbh Mela 2025.
IndiGo clocks 18.6 pc drop in Q3 profit at Rs 2,448.8 crore
Mumbai, Jan 24: InterGlobe Aviation, the parent company of IndiGo, on Friday reported a 18.6 per cent drop in its consolidated net profit for the third quarter (Q3) of the financial year 2024-25 (FY25).
India's airlines log 6 pc rise in traffic with 16 crore flyers on domestic routes in 2024
New Delhi, Jan 23: India’s domestic air passenger traffic rose by 6.12 per cent to 16.13 crore in 2024 from 15.2 crore in the previous year, according to the latest data compiled by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
Dense fog in Delhi-NCR: 184 flights delayed, 26 trains running late (Ld)
New Delhi, Jan 15: A thick fog enveloped the national capital and surrounding areas early Wednesday morning, severely affecting visibility and causing widespread transportation disruptions. At least seven flights were cancelled, while 184 others were delayed.