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Mumbai, Apr 1 (PTI) An Ahmedabad-bound IndiGo flight from here was delayed by over eight hours on Wednesday after a tissue paper with "Danger" written on it was found in the aircraft immediately after the pushback, officials said. The aircraft was then taken to an isolation bay, where a thorough search of the passengers, their baggage and the aircraft was carried out but nothing suspicious was found, they said. A case was later registered in this connection against an unidentified person, poli ...Read More >
New Delhi: Low-cost carrier IndiGo announced Wednesday that it will raise fuel charges on both domestic and international flights for all new bookings made from 12.01 a.m. April 2, due to the sharp increase in aviation fuel prices. The airline said the move follows a steep increase in jet fuel costs in the wake of supply chain disruptions due to the Middle East conflict. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Jet Fuel Monitor, prices have risen by more than 130 per cen ...Read More >
New Delhi: Low-cost carrier IndiGo announced on Wednesday that it will raise fuel charges on both domestic and international flights for all new bookings made from 12.01 a.m. on April 2, due to the sharp increase in aviation fuel prices. The airline said the move follows a steep increase in jet fuel costs in the [...] New Delhi: Low-cost carrier IndiGo announced on Wednesday that it will raise fuel charges on both domestic and international flights for all new bookings made from 12.01 a.m. on A ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) IndiGo on Wednesday announced that it will start levying revised fuel charges ranging from Rs 275 to Rs 10,000 on domestic and international flights from April 2, following the rise in jet fuel prices. With higher fuel charges, airfares are set to rise for various domestic and international flights. The announcement from the country's largest airline comes on a day when the aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices were revised, and the government decided to only partially hike ...Read More >
IndiGo is India's largest airline - Copyright AFP/File Idrees MOHAMMED IndiGo said Wednesday it was appointing Willie Walsh as its new chief executive as India's leading airline sought to recover from an embarrassing spate of cancellations that threw the country's airports into turmoil Walsh currently leads the civil aviation industry's leading trade association, the IATA. But he also has two decades of experience leading airlines, including a decade at International Airlines Group (IAG), the ...Read More >
The prices of aviation turbine fuel (ATF), or jet fuel, have seen a spike, though not as steep as reported earlier, following a clarification from Indian Oil Corporation. Reports had earlier suggested that ATF prices had more than doubled to over ₹2 lakh per kilolitre in Delhi, driven by a surge in global crude oil prices amid escalating tensions in West Asia. Advertisement However, Indian Oil has now clarified that ATF prices have risen by about 8.5%, not 115% as previously indicated. The cu ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Aviation stocks were in the limelight on Wednesday, with InterGlobe Aviation climbing 6 per cent, after only a partial increase in jet fuel prices. InterGlobe Aviation, the parent firm of IndiGo, after starting the trade on a positive note, further jumped 9.84 per cent to Rs 4,332 during the day on the BSE. The stock finally ended at Rs 4,180.90, up 6.01 per cent. The stock of SpiceJet ended at Rs 9.93, up 1.95 per cent. During the day, it surged 4.72 per cent to Rs 10.2 ...Read More >
Mumbai: A tissue paper with the word "Danger" written on it found inside the lavatory of an IndiGo aircraft, led to a brief scare at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai on Wednesday. The incident came to light while an IndiGo flight 911 was being prepared for its Mumbai-Ahmedabad journey. The aircraft was undergoing routine checks when the note was discovered, prompting immediate alarm among airport staff. Security agencies were quickly alerted, with police and fire ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) The Delhi High Court has directed removal of 'defamatory' posts over the alleged molestation of a journalist on a flight, saying that using social media to circulate the allegations and reveal the identity of the perpetrator before any formal investigation was a severe transgression of his fundamental right to live with dignity and fair trial. Justice Vikas Mahajan, in an interim order passed on a lawsuit by the man, asked the woman journalist as well as certain online pl ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) The government's decision on limited hike of jet fuel price ensures that carriers' domestic operational costs remain manageable and will not lead to additional fuel surcharge, an official said on Wednesday. Asangba Chuba Ao, joint secretary at the civil aviation ministry, said with the partial hike in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) price, airlines would recalibrate their pricing and the move prevents a potential industry-wide crisis. ATF accounts for around 40 per cent of a ...Read More >
Mumbai: Panic briefly gripped the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Wednesday after a tissue paper bearing the word 'Danger' was discovered inside the lavatory of an IndiGo flight. According to the Mumbai Police, the incident came to light when IndiGo flight 911 was being prepared for its scheduled journey from Mumbai to Ahmedabad. The aircraft was stationed near Gate No. 5 when the suspicious note was found, prompting immediate concern among airport authorities. Acting swift ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], April 1 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav launched the State-Level Praveshotsav-2026 (Admission fest) under the "School Chalein Hum" campaign at a Model Higher Secondary School in Bhopal on Wednesday. During the programme, CM Yadav distributed free bicycles, textbooks, and other study materials to the students and extended his best wishes to them for a bright future. Addressing the occasion, CM Yadav said, "The state government is working in coord ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 1 (ANI): Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay on Wednesday wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the Union Home Secretary, raising concerns over alleged security lapses during his ongoing election campaign in Tamil Nadu. In his letter, Vijay referred to an incident on March 30, when he was travelling from Perambur to Kolathur after filing his nomination papers. He alleged that there was an inadequate police escort and insufficient traffic management, lea ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice to former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal on a plea filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) challenging his acquittal in cases related to alleged non-compliance with summons issued under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in the excise policy matter. The matter was taken up by Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma. The Court noted that despite advance notice, no one appeared on behalf of Ke ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], April 1 (ANI): In the presence of Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Wednesday at the Chief Minister's residence under the 'Vibrant Village Programme', aimed at strengthening local economies in border areas. The agreement was signed between the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and the Uttarakhand Horticulture Board to facilitate the procurement of locally grown fruits and vegetables for ITBP units st ...Read More >
Kannur (Keralam) [India], April 1 (ANI): BJP National President Nitin Nabin on Wednesday held a roadshow in the Mattannur Assembly constituency, expressing confidence that the party will secure a strong mandate in the upcoming Kerala assembly elections. Speaking to ANI, Nitin Nabin said, "This time BJP will get a very good response from the public of Keralam. From 2% to 20% under the leadership of Narendra Modi, we are very confident that this time Lotus will give a clear-cut mandate for the st ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 1: Panic briefly gripped the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Wednesday after a tissue paper bearing the word 'Danger' was discovered inside the lavatory of an IndiGo flight. According to the Mumbai Police, the incident came to light when IndiGo flight 911 was being prepared for its scheduled journey from Mumbai to Ahmedabad. The aircraft was stationed near Gate No. 5 when the suspicious note was found, prompting immediate concern among airport authorities. Act ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Panic briefly gripped the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Wednesday after a tissue paper bearing the word 'Danger' was discovered inside the lavatory of an IndiGo flight. According to the Mumbai Police, the incident came to light when IndiGo flight 911 was being prepared for its scheduled journey from Mumbai to Ahmedabad. The aircraft was stationed near Gate No. 5 when the suspicious note was found, prompting immediate concern among airport ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Aviation companies have welcomed the government's decision to allow only a partial increase in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices, saying the move will help maintain stability in airfares and provide relief to both airlines and passengers amid rising global uncertainties. In an official statement, IndiGo expressed gratitude to the government, stating, "We would like to thank the Hon'ble Prime Minister for such a significant step for all of us. We would also lik ...Read More >
Airfares are increasing due to higher fuel costs and limited flight capacity. The ongoing Middle East conflict is a key factor. Despite these challenges, global passenger demand showed strength in February. Airlines are adjusting flight schedules to manage fuel supply issues. Capacity growth forecasts for March have been lowered. New Delhi: Rising fuel costs, tight capacity and thin margins are already pushing up airfares amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, the International Air Transport As ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Aviation companies have welcomed the government's decision to allow only a partial increase in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices, saying the move will help maintain stability in airfares and provide relief to both airlines and passengers amid rising global uncertainties. In an official statement, IndiGo expressed gratitude to the government, stating, "We would like to thank the Hon'ble Prime Minister for such a significant step for all of us. We would also lik ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) IndiGo on Wednesday said the partial hike in ATF price will help insulate the domestic air travel costs amid the rise in fuel costs due to the Middle East conflict. In a statement, the airline said, "it was reviewing the impact of this revised ATF price on April 1 on its operating cost and will appropriately announce its revised fuel charges shortly." PSU oil marketing companies, under the Ministry of Petroleum in consultation with the Ministry of Civil Aviation, decided ...Read More >
ATF Prices in India: The Union Government has announced that the hike on aviation turbine fuel (ATF), or jet fuel, would not be as big as initially reported on media. Previously, it was suggested that the ATF prices would be increased by more than a double to more than Rs. 2 lakh per kilolitre due to the ongoing Middle East crisis. A clarification has been issued by Indian Oil that the ATF prices have been increased by approximately 8.5 percent and not 115 percent as indicated previously. Prese ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Aviation stocks were in high demand in morning trade on Wednesday, with InterGlobe Aviation climbing over 9 per cent, despite jet fuel price hike. InterGlobe Aviation, the parent firm of IndiGo, after starting the trade on a positive note further jumped 9.41 per cent to Rs 4,315 on the BSE. The stock of SpiceJet surged 4.72 per cent to Rs 10.20. Price of Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF), or jet fuel, was more than doubled to a record Rs 2.07 lakh per kilolitre on Wednesday, ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Jet fuel prices for scheduled Indian carriers have been upped by about 8.5% in April, sparing the average air travellers big airfare hikes. Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices for scheduled airlines per kilo litre will now cost Rs 1,04,927 in Delhi, up from Rs 96,638.14 last month. At India's second busiest hub, the price is now Rs 98,247, up from Rs 90,451.87 last month. This is a big relief to India's stressed airlines and flyers.ATF pricing for non scheduled, adhoc and charters: The ...Read More >
New Delhi: As geopolitical tensions escalate between the United States, Israel, and Iran, the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is sending shockwaves through the aviation industry. Air travelers now face a massive surge in ticket prices as jet fuel costs have more than doubled for April, leaving the global economy reeling from the fallout of the Iran conflict. Oil PSUs on Wednesday announced that Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices have been revised upward in major metro cities from April 1, 2026 ...Read More >
New Delhi: Airfares are expected to rise with the steep increase in jet fuel prices amid the ongoing West Asia conflict. The price of Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) has more than doubled to a record Rs 2.07 lakh per kilolitre on Wednesday, and this is the first time that the jet fuel price has crossed the Rs 2 lakh per kilolitre mark. In Delhi, ATF price has been hiked by Rs 1,10,703.08 per kilolitre, or 114.5 per cent, to Rs 2,07,341.22 per kl, according to state-owned fuel retailers. Officials s ...Read More >
MUMBAI: IndiGo has tapped Willie Walsh as its next chief executive officer, signalling a decisive push to expand its global footprint and steady operations after a turbulent start to the year. Walsh, currently director general of the International Air Transport Association, will take over the top job subject to regulatory approvals. His tenure at IATA is set to conclude on July 31, 2026, with his joining at IndiGo expected by August 3, 2026. The appointment follows the exit of Pieter Elbers, w ...Read More >
BENGALURU: AICC General Secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala here on Tuesday lashed out at the Centre as it increased prices of 900 essential medicines, including those for diabetes, hypertension and infectious diseases that will come into effect from April 1. The Modi government and National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) are increasing the prices of 31 medicines including that for diabetes and prophylactic Merofen 500 mg used in ICUs. It has imposed a 12% GST despite demand for GST exem ...Read More >
Ram Mohan Naidu further said that the government plans to develop 50 airports in the next five years. Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu on Sunday said India's aviation sector is facing a bottleneck in procurement of new aircraft, citing that while 1,700 new planes are on order, supply chain disruptions mean deliveries may take up to 15 years. Naidu, who flagged off new flights at Bhavnagar airport in Gujarat, stated that the government is emphasising domestic manufacturing of aircraft ...Read More >
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