The Latest Breaking News from IndiGo

Jairam Ramesh alleges poll code violation by airline

Jairam Ramesh alleges IndiGo violated Model Code of Conduct by hailing PM Modi for "something routine" and then appealing to passengers to vote in upcoming State elections. He claims there was no mention of Election Commission in the vote appeal announcement. He also said other airlines have resisted pressure from…

The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023

IndiGo resumes Hyderabad-Maldives flights as demand soars

IndiGo Airlines now offers direct flights between Hyderabad and Maldives, departing from the city thrice a week.

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

Fly directly from Chennai to Salem

IndiGo to operate direct flights b/w Chennai and Salem from Oct 29, 2023. Flights to Hyderabad and Bengaluru from Oct 30, 2023. Flight services resumed from Salem airport, promoting tourism and local economy.

The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023

Airfares set to surge as IndiGo announces fuel charge

IndiGo announces fuel surcharge of ₹300-₹1,000 on domestic flights from Thursday. Due to rising ATF prices. Amount varies by flight distance; Delhi-Mumbai flight will incur ₹550, Delhi-Bengaluru/Chennai ₹650. Fuel costs account for 40% of airline operational costs.

The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023

Passenger arrested for trying to open emergency exit door onboard Nagpur-Bengaluru flight

According to police, the passenger was seated next to the emergency exit door of the aircraft. Before takeoff, while the crew members were briefing passengers, the man allegedly attempted to open the door.

The Hindu · Oct 2, 2023

Passenger arrested for trying to open emergency exit door onboard Nagpur-Bengaluru Indigo flight

BENGALURU: A passenger was arrested for allegedly attempting to open the emergency exit door of an Indigo flight from Nagpur to Bengaluru prior to take-off, police said on Monday.

The Times of India · Oct 2, 2023

Tripura man arrested for trying to open Indigo flight door mid-air, injured in scuffle

AGARTALA: Tripura police on Thursday arrested a 41-yr-old man, identified as Biswajit Debnath, a resident of Jirania of eastern Agartala, from an Indigo flight coming from Guwahati at the runway for attempting to open a front door of the aircraft in mid-air.

The Times of India · Sep 21, 2023

Passenger tries to open emergency exit door cover onboard IndiGo's Delhi-Chennai flight

IndiGo flight 6E 6341 from Delhi to Chennai experienced an incident on Sept. 19 when a male passenger attempted to open the emergency exit door cover prior to take-off. The crew declared the passenger unruly and handed him over to local authorities upon arrival in Chennai.

The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023

Flight services to resume from Salem airport in October

Salem airport is getting ready for resumption of flight services. Indigo Airlines will operate flights in the Bengaluru-Salem-Hyderabad and Hyderabad-Salem-Bengaluru sectors. Alliance Air will operate flights in the Bengaluru-Salem-Cochin and Cochin-Salem-Bengaluru sectors. Flight operations are likely to start in the third or fourth week of October.

The Hindu · Sep 17, 2023

Saudia Airlines will be the first international airline to arrive at KIA’s T-2

Int'l flights from KIA's T-2 start Tues. Saudia Airlines flight SV 866 from Jeddah 1st to arrive at 10.15am. 1st int'l departure at 11.50am. 2 Indigo flights to Colombo & Male at 12.10 & 1.05pm. Oman Air to Muscat at 3.40pm & Royal Nepal Airlines to Kathmandu at 5.30pm. Arrivals:…

The Hindu · Sep 11, 2023