The Delhi High Court has asked the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) to file a response in a plea by IndiGo seeking a refund of about ₹900 crore in re-import duties. The airline claims duties were wrongly charged when it re-imported aircraft parts and now wants a clear stance
IndiGo’s Chief Executive Officer Pieter Elbers has told airline staff that “the worst is behind us” as the carrier works to stabilise operations following a period of widespread flight cancellations and delays earlier this month. The message was shared internally by Elbers to reassure employees and encourage focus on recovery rather than speculation. Operations Returning
IndiGo has issued a travel advisory for passengers due to dense fog and low visibility conditions affecting parts of North-East India. The airline said the weather situation could impact flight operations, particularly during early morning hours, and may lead to delays or adjustments in schedules at affected airports. Possible Impact on Flight Operations According to […]
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking its intervention in the recent operational crisis faced by IndiGo airline, marked by large-scale flight cancellations and passenger inconvenience. The court said the matter did not warrant direct intervention at this stage, noting that related issues were already being examined by
IndiGo is reportedly considering disciplinary action against a senior expatriate official following a major operational disruption that led to large-scale flight cancellations and delays across its network. The incident, described internally as an operational meltdown, caused significant inconvenience to passengers and drew scrutiny from aviation authorities. According to
IndiGo has announced that it will pay more than ₹500 crore to passengers who were severely affected by widespread flight disruptions earlier this year. The airline said the compensation includes refunds, alternative flight arrangements, hotel stays, meals, and other customer care measures provided during the crisis period. Background of the Disruptions The disruptions
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has suspended four of its officials following widespread flight disruptions faced by IndiGo earlier this month. The action comes after thousands of passengers were affected due to large scale cancellations and delays across several airports. Oversight Lapses Under Scrutiny The suspended officials were Flight Operations Inspectors
Shares of InterGlobe Aviation, the operator of IndiGo, have fallen around 21 percent in December, as investors react to the airline’s continuing operational troubles and regulatory pressure. CEO Summoned by Aviation Regulator The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has summoned IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers to appear before the regulator on Thursday. He is expected
The Prime Minister’s Office held a meeting with officials from the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation and the Airports Authority of India to review the ongoing disruption of IndiGo flights. The meeting discussed the scale of delays and cancellations affecting passengers at several major airports. Flight cuts and inspections ordered […]
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has said he would not hesitate to remove IndiGo’s CEO if the airline fails to correct its operational problems. The statement came after a major disruption that grounded flights and caused widespread inconvenience for passengers across the country. Cancellations triggered nationwide crisis IndiGo cancelled more than 2,000 flights















