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IndiGo to start flights connecting Darbhanga with Kolkata, Hyderabad from July 5
PTI |
UPDATED ON JUN 07, 2021 06:00 PM IST
A statement by IndiGo airline said that the Kolkata-Darbhanga flights as well as Hyderabad-Darbhanga flights will be daily flights. This announcement has come at a time when India and its aviation sector have been badly hit due to the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
IndiGo says its servers have been breached in hacking incident
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By hindustantimes.com
UPDATED ON DEC 31, 2020 10:27 PM IST
IndiGo said it is in constant discussions with legal experts and law enforcement officials to ensure that the damage is contained.
Delhi-Bengaluru flight makes emergency landing at Indore to rush baby to hospital
Hindustan Times, Bhopal/Indore | By HT Correspondent
PUBLISHED ON DEC 31, 2020 12:13 AM IST
The baby was suffering from hydrocephalus which leads to accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain.
IndiGo recovering from Covid-19 ‘carnage’, may rehire employees
By Bloomberg | Posted by Nilavro Ghosh
PUBLISHED ON DEC 23, 2020 11:55 AM IST
The chief executive said IndiGo, which in August announced a share sale to bring in as much as 40 billion rupees ($540 million), isn’t looking to raise more funds. The company’s strategy remains focused on reducing costs and rapidly growing its operations.
Domestic air passengers in November 51% lower than last year: DGCA
New Delhi | By Press Trust of India | Posted by Nilavro Ghosh
PUBLISHED ON DEC 18, 2020 04:15 PM IST
While IndiGo carried 34.23 lakh passengers in November, a 53.9% share of the total domestic market, SpiceJet flew 8.4 lakh passengers, which is 13.2% share of the market, according to data shared by the DGCA.
IndiGo to reach 80% of normal domestic capacity soon
New Delhi | By Reuters| Posted by Mallika Soni
PUBLISHED ON DEC 09, 2020 02:11 PM IST
The airline hopes to reach 100% of normal domestic capacity by early next year and 100% of its usual international capacity by the end of 2021, Chief Executive Ronojoy Dutta said at a CAPA Centre for Aviation event.
IndiGo to refund all passengers by Jan 31 for flight cancellations due to Covid-19 lockdown
New Delhi | By Press Trust of India | Posted by Deepali Sharma
PUBLISHED ON DEC 07, 2020 01:17 PM IST
India resumed scheduled domestic passenger flights on May 25 after a gap of two months due to the coronavirus lockdown.
IndiGo to remove leave without pay for staffers from January 1
New Delhi | By Press Trust of India | Posted by Srivatsan K C
PUBLISHED ON DEC 03, 2020 10:26 PM IST
The aviation sector has been hit hard due to the travel restrictions that have been imposed amid the pandemic. All airlines have taken cost cutting measures like pay cuts, LWP, etc. to survive this period.
IndiGo now operating 1,000 flights to and from 65 destinations, narrows gap with pre-Covid days
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | By HT Correspondent
PUBLISHED ON DEC 02, 2020 06:23 PM IST
IndiGo used to operate over 1,500 daily flights before Covid-19 pandemic began.
IndiGo completes 1 lakh flight operations since March lockdown
Mumbai | By Press Trust of India | Posted by Nilavro Ghosh
UPDATED ON NOV 11, 2020 08:53 PM IST
The flights include scheduled commercial operations, passenger charters, cargo charters, air bubble, and repatriation flights under the Vande Bharat programme, IndiGo said.
India’s top airline IndiGo posts quarterly loss on pandemic hit
Bengaluru | By Reuters | Posted by Ayshee Bhaduri
UPDATED ON OCT 29, 2020 11:14 PM IST
The company logged a net loss of 11.95 billion rupees ($161.61 million) for the second quarter ended Sept. 30, compared with a loss of 10.66 billion rupees last year
IndiGo may launch dedicated frieghter service to transport Covid-19 vaccine
Mumbai | By Press Trust of India | Posted by Nilavro Ghosh
UPDATED ON OCT 18, 2020 03:23 PM IST
The airline has already held preliminary discussions with European aviation major Airbus on the type of freighters that could be possibly put into service for dedicated freighter flights.
IndiGo to charge Rs 100 for check-in at airport counters
New Delhi | By Press Trust of India| Posted by Susmita Pakrasi
PUBLISHED ON OCT 17, 2020 05:00 PM IST
The aviation ministry had in May made it mandatory for passengers to do web check-in so as to reduce touch points at the airport amid the coronavirus pandemic. Once web check-in is done, the online boarding pass is issued by the airline to the passenger.
Bird hit forces IndiGo’s Delhi-bound flight to return to Mumbai
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON SEP 27, 2020 10:00 PM IST
IndiGo said it arranged an alternate aircraft to operate the flight from Mumbai to Delhi.
Covid-19: Airlines offer schemes to boost passenger confidence
By Neha LM Tripathi
PUBLISHED ON SEP 17, 2020 10:57 AM IST
According to sources, airlines have been struggling to fly more than 60% of their total seat capacity after domestic flight operations resumed on May 25
GoAir yet to upgrade 20 engines in A320neo aircraft despite three-month extension
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | By Neha LM Tripathi
UPDATED ON SEP 13, 2020 02:17 PM IST
DGCA had granted the extension to the low-cost carrier, along with the country’s largest airline IndiGo, to refurbish engines in their A320neo fleet after supply chains and production lines were hit due to the nationwide lockdown.
DGCA seeks report from IndiGo for violating social distancing norms on a flight with Kangana Ranaut aboard
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | By Neha LM Tripathi
UPDATED ON SEP 11, 2020 04:14 PM IST
Ranaut, who has been provided Y-plus security detail by the MHA , did not speak to any mediaperson on board the flight
Airlines pitch in amid Covid: IndiGo flies plasma, SpiceJet launches portable ventilator support
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | By HT Correspondent
PUBLISHED ON SEP 02, 2020 11:48 AM IST
IndiGo officials said the airline is only the second in the world to have transported plasma like this successfully; SpiceJet device can be used for maintaining oxygen levels and ventilation in patients
Covid-19 takes a toll on bellwether firms
Livemint | By Deborshi Chaki and Nasrin Sultana
UPDATED ON JUL 30, 2020 05:57 AM IST
While the erosion in profits and revenues in the June quarter was not entirely unexpected, analysts warned poor visibility on demand and disruptions to supply chains will be a key concern for investors in the near to medium term.
IndiGo posts Rs 2,844 crore quarterly loss
Mumbai | By Press Trust of India | Posted by Arpan Rai
PUBLISHED ON JUL 29, 2020 06:12 PM IST
The parent of the country’s largest airline IndiGo had a net profit of Rs 1,203.1 crore in the year-ago period.
IndiGo announces ‘deeper’ pay cuts of up to 35 per cent for senior employees
New Delhi | By Press Trust of India | Posted by Arpan Rai
UPDATED ON JUL 27, 2020 09:24 PM IST
From May onwards, IndiGo had implemented pay cuts of up to 25 per cent for its senior employees.
IndiGo’s decision to lay off staff is the beginning of a painful process for Indian aviation: CAPA
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | By Neha LM Tripathi
UPDATED ON JUL 21, 2020 02:37 PM IST
CAPA tweeted on Tuesday: “Industry conditions are such that one or more airline failures appear inevitable. Airlines have limited options to turn to for funding except their promoters, given that 3rd party investors will be reluctant to provide capital right now, and the government is unwilling to do so.”
Indigo lays off 10% staff to tide over crisis in aviation sector, calls decision ‘unfortunate’
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Sohini Sarkar
UPDATED ON JUL 20, 2020 07:54 PM IST
The airline said despite taking several measures like implementing pay cuts and putting in place mandatory leave without pay for employees, it has not been able to sustain business amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
IndiGo lays off 10% of their total employees, says impossible to keep flying without making ‘sacrifices’
Press Trust of India | By Press Trust of India | Posted by Kanishka Sarkar
UPDATED ON JUL 20, 2020 07:41 PM IST
IndiGo Ronojoy Dutta CEO said that after carefully assessing and reviewing all possible scenarios, it is clear that they will need to bid a painful adieu to 10% of their workforce.
After Vistara, IndiGo gives option to book two seats for single passenger
Hindustan Times | By Neha LM Tripathi
UPDATED ON JUL 17, 2020 05:16 PM IST
Low-cost carrier IndiGo, under its newly introduced “6E double booking scheme”, will allow fliers to book air tickets for twin seats from the airline’s website, starting July 24.
Covid-19: IndiGo introduces option to book two seats for single passenger
New Delhi, Delhi | By Press Trust of India | Posted by Shivani Kumar
UPDATED ON JUL 17, 2020 11:45 AM IST
The low-cost carrier said the “6E double seat” scheme will not be available through travel portals, IndiGo call centre or airport counters. The scheme can only be availed using IndiGo’s website.
Heavy rain with gusty winds causes SpiceJet ladder to hit the wing of IndiGo aircraft
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | By HT Correspondent | Edited by Sparshita Saxena
UPDATED ON JUN 06, 2020 04:49 PM IST
IndiGo spokesperson confirmed the incident and said, “This incident occurred at Mumbai airport early this morning.”
Cyclone Nisarga forces IndiGo to cancel 17 flights out of Mumbai on Wednesday
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By hindustantimes.com| Edited by Sabir Hussain
UPDATED ON JUN 03, 2020 12:21 AM IST
IndiGo will operate only three flights of Mumbai on Wednesday to Chandigarh, Ranchi and Patna.
IndiGo reports Rs 871 cr loss in Q4 due to Covid-19 lockdown, higher expenses
New Delhj | By Press Trust of India | Posted by Anubha Rohatgi
UPDATED ON JUN 02, 2020 06:09 PM IST
Closure of flight operations during national lockdown on account of Covid-19 significantly impacted revenue for the quarter,” IndiGo’s parent compnay said in a regulatory filing.
DGCA extends deadline for IndiGo, GoAir to replace PW engines to August 31
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | By Neha LM Tripathi | Edited by Meenakshi Ray
PUBLISHED ON JUN 01, 2020 11:56 AM IST
This decision comes as the low-cost carriers could not meet the original deadline of May 31 after the supply chain was hit because of the coronavirus pandemic.