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IndiGo cancelled flights December 17: IndiGo flight cancellations continued on Wednesday at the Chennai Airport due to dense fog conditions and bad weather. A total of 11 flights, including arrival and departure, were cancelled at the Chennai Airport today. IndiGo has also issued an advisory for passengers that flight operations will be affected today. Due to the adverse weather conditions, reduced visibility and slower flight movements expected today as misty winter skies blanket North and Eas ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a direct fallout of the June 12 AI 171 crash, IndiGo has for the first time flown more international passengers than Air India group (AI plus AI Express).DGCA data for July-Sept 2025 shows the two Tata Group airlines flew 41 lakh international passengers, while IndiGo was at 41.36 lakh. This was because of the 15% reduction in AI flights -- mostly on wide body international routes -- after the Ahmedabad Dreamliner crash and a general reluctance from flying AI among travellers for s ...Read More >
Global airlines are facing a growing concern as GPS spoofing and jamming incidents rise, demanding increased pilot vigilance. IATA data shows a significant increase in GPS loss rates, with projections indicating a continued upward trend. These interferences, often a byproduct of military activities, are impacting major airports worldwide, including in India. Rising incidents of flights facing GPS spoofing and jamming have become a growing concern, with pilots required to stay more alert, accord ...Read More >
Srinagar, Dec 15: A severe cold wave tightened its grip on Kashmir on Monday as dense fog enveloped large parts of the Valley, disrupting normal life and affecting air and road traffic. Poor visibility led to multiple flight cancellations at Srinagar International Airport and slowed traffic across the city. Srinagar remained shrouded in thick fog for the second consecutive day, with visibility extremely low until around 11:30 am. The dense fog caused slow-moving traffic, particularly on major r ...Read More >
IndiGo's on-time performance drastically dropped to 8.5% on Thursday, significantly impacting flight schedules due to ongoing operational disruptions, primarily crew-related issues. This marks a sharp decline from previous days, with the airline now cancelling flights to manage the situation. Other major airlines maintained considerably higher punctuality rates. IndiGo's operational troubles deepened on Thursday as the airline's on-time performance (OTP) plummeted to just 8.5%, highlighting the ...Read More >
As IndiGo's massive operational breakdown entered its fourth day with over 500 flights cancelled nationwide, rival carrier SpiceJet's Mumbai-to-Kolkata fares for December 6 shot up to an unbelievable Rs 75,000 for a one-way economy ticket, sparking viral outrage on social media. A simple check on flight booking platforms shows that a regular non-stop SpiceJet flight on the Mumbai-Kolkata route normally costs between Rs 5,000 and Rs 15,000. For December 6, the same non-stop flight was listed at ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's aviation sector is reeling from a severe crisis as IndiGo, the country's largest airline, cancels hundreds of flights, leaving thousands of passengers stranded and sparking a dramatic surge in domestic airfares. The chaos began on Wednesday, with IndiGo citing pilot shortages and operational glitches as the reason for the cancellations. As of Friday, over 1,300 flights have been grounded, with Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad airports among the worst affected. The sudd ...Read More >
Mumbai, Nov 19 (PTI Domestic carrier SpiceJet on Wednesday said it has completed allotment of equity shares to global aircraft leasing and financing firm Carlyle Aviation Partners in a move that has helped it shave off Rs 442.25 crore (USD 50 million) liabilities from its balance sheet, besides providing long-term financial stability. On September 11, the company announced reaching a settlement with the firm for the restructuring of its certain lease dues to the tune of USD 121.18 million, and ...Read More >
Flight operations at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport are returning to normal. A technical glitch in the Automatic Message Switching System caused significant delays and some cancellations. The system is now functional. While backlogs may cause minor temporary delays, normal automated operations will resume shortly. Over 800 flights were impacted by the fault. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) informed on Friday that the technical malfunction in the Automatic Message Switching Sy ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 7 (PTI) Delhi airport, the country's busiest airport, plunged into chaos on Friday, as more than 800 domestic and international flights were delayed due to the air traffic control system's technical issue, which was later addressed by the AAI. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) also said that due to some backlogs, there may be some delays in the normal functioning of automated operations, but the situation will be normal soon. All airline operations at the Indira Gandhi Inter ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 7 (ANI): Flight Operations at Mumbai Airport have been affected by a technical issue impacting the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS) at Delhi, which supports Air Traffic Control flight planning. the airline said on Friday. In an advisory, Mumbai Airport said, "Flight Operations at Mumbai Airport have been affected by a technical issue impacting the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS) at Delhi, which supports Air Traffic Control flight plannin ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 7 (ANI): Flight Operations at Mumbai Airport have been affected by a technical issue impacting the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS) at Delhi, which supports Air Traffic Control flight planning. the airline said on Friday. In an advisory, Mumbai Airport said, "Flight Operations at Mumbai Airport have been affected by a technical issue impacting the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS) at Delhi, which supports Air Traffic Control flight plannin ...Read More >
NEW DELHI -The Indian airports authority said late on Friday that a system used to generate flight plans was "up and running," more than a day after a technical glitch led to delays of hundreds of flights at Delhi airport, one of the world's busiest. The malfunction, which had delayed departures and arrivals, had sent shares of IndiGo 2% lower on Friday, while SpiceJet lost 1% after the airlines, along with Air India Group, warned of disruptions, which are expected to spill over into Saturday. ...Read More >
Beginning October 26, 2025, airlines will embark on an ambitious winter schedule, linking 126 airports with a remarkable 26,495 domestic flights each week. This represents a robust 5.95 percent boost in weekly departures, introducing exciting new routes to airports like Amravati and Hissar. However, operations will cease at Aligarh and Moradabad, among others. Airlines will operate 26,495 domestic flights every week connecting 126 airports in the winter schedule starting from October 26. The w ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Indira Gandhi International Airport's revamped Terminal 2 (T2) was inaugurated on Saturday by Civil Aviation minister K Rammohan Naidu. T2, which became operational with the start of the winter schedule, was upgraded under Delhi International Airport Ltd's (DIAL) modernisation plan to make the airport more efficient and passenger-friendly.Calling the project a "symbol of a connected, competitive and caring India," Naidu said the redevelopment reflects the govt's focus on world-cla ...Read More >
The incident adds to a series of technical issues reported by the budget carrier in recent months. New Delhi: Ahead of the auspicious occasion of Chhath, a Patna-bound SpiceJet aircraft returned to Delhi on Thursday morning shortly after take-off following a technical issue. According to SpiceJet, flight SG 497, which was operating from Delhi to Patna with a Boeing 737 aircraft, made a normal landing at the Delhi airport and all passengers were safely deplaned. However, the airline did not s ...Read More >
Patna: A SpiceJet's Patna-bound flight was forced to return to Delhi shortly after take-off due to a technical snag on Thursday morning. Flight SG-497, carrying 160 passengers, had barely reached Faridabad when the pilot detected the issue and made a swift decision to turn back, prioritising passenger safety. The aircraft landed safely, and an alternate flight was arranged to ensure passengers and crew members reached their destination in time for Chhath puja celebrations."The aircraft made a no ...Read More >
Air India and Air India Express on Tuesday announced the addition of 166 flights to and from Patna to meet the surge in demand for travellers around the festive season of Diwali and Chhath Puja. According to a press release by Air India, the Tata-owned carrier will operate 114 additional flights between Patna and different cities. In addition to that, the company's subsidiary Air India Express will operate 52 additional flights connecting the capital of Bihar to Delhi and Bengaluru. The additi ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: SpiceJet has launched special festive flights to enhance connectivity to Bihar ahead of Chhath Puja and Diwali. Air India and Air India Express today announced the addition of 166 flights to and from Patna to meet the surging festive demand. The aviation regulator, Directorate General of Civil Aviation, had last week asked airlines to operate additional flights to cater to public rush and not to resort to any kind of surge pricing in the existing flights. The special flights by Spic ...Read More >
Vijayawada: Union Minister for Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu inaugurated the UDAN Yatri Cafe at Vijayawada Airport on Monday, aimed at providing affordable food options for passengers. In a post on X, the Ministry of Civil Aviation confirmed that the UDAN Yatri Cafe is the first affordable food outlet in the state of Andhra Pradesh. "Hon'ble Civil Aviation Minister Shri Ram Mohan Naidu Ji inaugurated Andhra Pradesh's first affordable food outlet at Vijayawada Airport. UDAN Yatri Cafe ...Read More >
Delhi rain live updates: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has upgraded its rain alert from 'yellow' to 'orange', indicating the possibility of moderate rainfall and thunderstorms reaching the national capital in a few hours. The warning comes after heavy rainfall battered Delhi earlier in the day. The wet spell caused waterlogging and traffic gridlock, just as the city was gearing up for the festive season. Several airlines, including IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air, have is ...Read More >
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], September 29 (ANI): SpiceJet has announced the launch of daily non-stop flights to Phuket, Thailand largest and most popular island, from Delhi and Mumbai, marking its second destination in Thailand after Bangkok. Flights from Delhi to Phuket are set to commence on October 31, 2025, while services from Mumbai will begin on November 6, 2025. The move strengthens SpiceJet growing international network and offers Indian travellers more direct access to Thailand renowned ...Read More >
GURUGRAM: SpiceJet is delighted to announce the launch of daily non-stop flights to Phuket, Thailand's largest and most celebrated island, from Delhi and Mumbai. With this addition, SpiceJet will now operate flights to two of Thailand's most popular destinations - Phuket and Bangkok. Flights from Delhi to Phuket will begin on October 31, 2025, while services from Mumbai will start on November 6, 2025. Debojo Maharshi, Chief Business Officer, SpiceJet, said, "We are excited to add Phuket, one o ...Read More >
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], September 29 (ANI): SpiceJet has announced the launch of daily non-stop flights to Phuket, Thailand's largest and most popular island, from Delhi and Mumbai, marking its second destination in Thailand after Bangkok. Flights from Delhi to Phuket are set to commence on October 31, 2025, while services from Mumbai will begin on November 6, 2025. The move strengthens SpiceJet's growing international network and offers Indian travellers more direct access to Thailand's re ...Read More >
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], September 29 (ANI): SpiceJet has announced the launch of daily non-stop flights to Phuket, Thailand's largest and most popular island, from Delhi and Mumbai, marking its second destination in Thailand after Bangkok. Flights from Delhi to Phuket are set to commence on October 31, 2025, while services from Mumbai will begin on November 6, 2025. The move strengthens SpiceJet's growing international network and offers Indian travellers more direct access to Thailand's re ...Read More >
Delhi/Gurugram: Expanding its Thailand network, Gurugram-based low-cost carrier SpiceJet on Monday announced the launch of daily non-stop flights to Phuket, Thailand's largest and most celebrated island, from Delhi and Mumbai. With this addition, SpiceJet will now operate flights to two of Thailand's most popular destinations - Phuket and Bangkok. Flight services from Delhi to Phuket will kickoff on Wednesday (October 31, 2025), while services from Mumbai will start on November 6, 2025. Debojo ...Read More >
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], September 26 (ANI): SpiceJet on Friday announced that it has signed a lease agreement to induct a wide-body Airbus A340 aircraft into its fleet by the end of September, marking a major step in the airline's expansion strategy. According to the airline, the aircraft is expected to arrive in India later this month and begin operations in the first week of October, subject to regulatory approvals. Initially, the A340 will operate on a wet lease model before transitionin ...Read More >
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], September 16 (ANI): SpiceJet has signed lease agreements for the induction of another eight Boeing 737 aircraft, further strengthening its fleet ahead of the Winter Schedule 2025. With this, the airline's planned fleet additions have risen to 18 aircraft, reinforcing its commitment to meet the rising demand for air travel during the upcoming festive and winter season. Also Read | Boney Kapoor Recalls Cherished Memory With PM Narendra Modi, Says 'He Called Me by My N ...Read More >
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], September 16 (ANI): SpiceJet has signed lease agreements for the induction of another eight Boeing 737 aircraft, further strengthening its fleet ahead of the Winter Schedule 2025.With this, the airline's planned fleet additions have risen to 18 aircraft, reinforcing its commitment to meet the rising demand for air travel during the upcoming festive and winter season.The latest announcement comes on the back of two earlier lease agreements covering the induction of 10 ...Read More >
Sept 16 (Reuters) - Troubled Indian budget carrier SpiceJet (SPJT.BO), opens new tab said on Tuesday it will lease eight additional Boeing (BA.N), opens new tab 737 aircraft to bolster its fleet ahead of the festive and winter season. The latest deal takes the airline's total fleet additions to 18 aircraft, including two earlier agreements to lease 10 Boeing jets scheduled for delivery starting in October. SpiceJet has signed multiple settlements in recent years to resolve disputes with lessor ...Read More >
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