How IndiGo Managed To Hold A Country Of 1.4 Billion People Hostage, Forced Govt To Bend Rules | Analysis
Due to the IndiGo induced turbulence, the airfare on key routes touched Rs 80,000 to Rs 90,000. IndiGo didn’t merely cancel flights—it brought the system to a standstill, grounding aircraft, showcasing its clout, and effectively challenging the government to respond.
Dec 06, 2025, 19:04 PM IST
IndiGo Flight Cancellations: Government Directs Airline To Refund Tickets By 8 PM On Sunday; IndiGo Responds
Indigo Flights Cancelled: The government has introduced airfare caps after IndiGo flight disruptions caused ticket prices to rise sharply on many routes.
Dec 06, 2025, 16:29 PM IST
UDAN Serves Over 1.56 Crore Passengers Via 3.23 Lakh Flights: Govt
According to the ministry, a key recent initiative has been the introduction of Comprehensive Guidelines for Seaplane Operations in August 2024, and the launch of UDAN 5.5, a special bidding round for seaplanes and helicopters.
Oct 21, 2025, 23:35 PM IST
Govt Unveils India’s Roadmap For Sustainable Aviation Fuel
The SAF Feasibility Report marks a significant step in the Ministry of Civil Aviation’s commitment to creating a robust SAF ecosystem in India.
Sep 03, 2025, 17:05 PM IST
UDAN Scheme Transforming Aviation Landscape, Making Air Travel Affordable: Centre
Regional carriers such as Flybig, Star Air, IndiaOne Air, and Fly91 have benefited from the scheme, developing sustainable business models and contributing to a burgeoning ecosystem for regional air travel.
Oct 20, 2024, 23:16 PM IST
Indian Aviation Industry On A Rise: Domestic Air Travel Surpasses Pre-Covid Levels
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) data shows that in the year 2022 had seen 12.3 crore domestic flyers which was up from 8.4 crore in 2021 and 6.3 crore in 2020.
May 02, 2023, 14:37 PM IST
Covid-19: Govt Advises Use Of Face Masks On Flights Amid Rising Cases In India
In a written reply, the MOS Civil Aviation General VK Singh (retd) said that the prevailing 'Guidelines for International Arrivals' has been advised.
Apr 04, 2023, 10:43 AM IST
India To Get Two New World-Class Airports In Noida And Navi Mumbai By 2024
The civil aviation secretary also said that Delhi Airport's terminal one (T1) expansion work will be completed by August- September this year.
Mar 21, 2023, 18:23 PM IST
Crew declared Emergency on 7 flights this year: V K Singh in Lok Sabha
In a recent report from the Ministry of Civil Aviation, it is revealed that the operating crew announced an emergency on a total of 7 flights this year, since January 1.
Dec 16, 2022, 08:56 AM IST
Good news for air travellers! Indian airlines can't charge money for issuing boarding pass at airports
The Ministry of Civil Aviation said that the additional amount is not in accordance with the instructions as per the provision of Aircraft Rules, 1937, reports PTI.
Jul 21, 2022, 17:56 PM IST
Aviation Minister Scindia asks Indian airlines to ramp up safety amid rising incidents
Aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia took a detailed report from the officials about incidents over the last one month and told them that there should be no compromise over passengers' safety.
Jul 17, 2022, 20:54 PM IST
SGPC urges Civil Aviation ministry to withdraw notification barring Sikh employees from wearing Kirpan at Indian airports
SGPC President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami has termed the notification of the government as an attack on Sikh rights, in which, Sikh employees are barred from wearing Kirpan, one of the five Kakaars (symbols of faith).
Mar 09, 2022, 22:09 PM IST
Ban on international flights to be lifted soon, confirms Civil Aviation Ministry
Speaking exclusively to Zee Business, Rajiv Bansal, Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation said that international flight operations are expected to return to normal soon.
Nov 24, 2021, 14:46 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate Kushinagar International Airport on October 20
PM Modi will also address a programme at the Buddhist site of Mahaparinirvana Stupa and Temple after the inauguration.
Oct 18, 2021, 17:06 PM IST
Govt allows domestic flights to operate at 100% capacity: Details here
The move by the government will allow airlines to operate more flights and increase passenger loads as the festive season begins across India.
Oct 12, 2021, 16:40 PM IST
Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air gets NOC, plans to offer flights from summer of 2022
Akasa Air also has former IndiGo president Aditya Ghosh on its board. The airline plans to operate approximately 70 planes in the next four years.
Oct 11, 2021, 22:46 PM IST
Air India CMD Rajiv Bansal appointed as secretary in Civil Aviation Ministry
Bansal took charge of Air India last year
Sep 22, 2021, 14:49 PM IST
Now, airlines can operate flights at 85 per cent capacity
The carriers have been operating 72.5 per cent of their pre-COVID domestic flights since August 12.
Sep 19, 2021, 08:19 AM IST
Air India sale: Final bids for disinvestment today, Tata also in the race
The government has initiated the process of financial bids for the debt-laden national carrier Air India (AI) on Wednesday as Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia made it clear that the September 15 date for the process is fixed and will not change.
Sep 15, 2021, 11:09 AM IST
Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia unveils 100-day plan to bolster aviation sector
Civil aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia unveiled a 100-day plan to bring reforms in India’s civil aviation sector.
Sep 09, 2021, 16:12 PM IST