Walsh will work with IndiGo’s Gurugram‑based board and management to build on operational strengths and advance strategic ambitions. IndiGo, India’s largest airline by fleet and market share, announced on Monday that Willie Walsh has formally assumed charge as its new CEO, marking the start of a new phase of growth and global ambition. His appointment...
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IndiGo, Digi Yatra and BIAL Pioneer India’s First International Contactless Travel Trials with IATA
This first‑of‑its‑kind initiative in the country forms part of IATA’s global campaign to pilot contactless international travel journeys across key markets worldwide. IndiGo, in partnership with Digi Yatra Foundation, Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL), and the International Air Transport Association (IATA), has successfully conducted technical trials of a fully integrated international contactless travel journey at...
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IndiGo Revises Fuel Charges as ATF Costs Soar
IndiGo’s fuel charge revision follows a 130% month-on-month surge in air turbine fuel (ATF) prices. IndiGo has announced a revision in fuel charges across its domestic and international routes, effective for all bookings made after 0001 hrs on April 2. The move comes in response to a sharp spike in air turbine fuel (ATF) prices,...
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DGCA Fines IndiGo ₹222 Million, Warns Management Over December Flight Disruptions
Following demands for a complete overhaul, the aviation regulator said it is undertaking an internal inquiry to strengthen systemic resilience and improve its organisation. India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has imposed a consolidated fine of ₹222 million on IndiGo, as well as issued a stern warning to the company’s senior...
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IndiGo Launches India’s First Direct Flight to Cambodia from Kolkata
This thrice‑weekly service, operated with Airbus A320neo aircraft, expands IndiGo’s international footprint to 46 destinations. IndiGo, India’s largest airline by passenger volume and fleet, has commenced direct flights between Kolkata and Siem Reap, marking the first air link between India and Cambodia by an Indian carrier. The thrice‑weekly service, launched on November 13, is operated...
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IndiGo Expands UK Reach with More Flights to Manchester and London Heathrow
India’s largest airline boosts non-stop connectivity from Delhi and Mumbai using Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. IndiGo, India’s largest airline by marketshare and fleet size, is set to expand its long-haul footprint to the UK this winter, increasing frequencies on its direct routes to Manchester and London Heathrow from Delhi and Mumbai. The move follows strong booking...
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IndiGo Unlocks Nordic Gateway with Direct Mumbai-Copenhagen Flights
The new route strengthens connectivity between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport and Copenhagen Airport—Scandinavia’s busiest hub—and is poised to boost trade, tourism and cultural exchange between India and Northern Europe. IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share and fleet size, has commenced direct thrice-weekly flights between Mumbai and Copenhagen, marking its entry into Scandinavia and...
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IndiGo Launches Direct Mumbai-Heathrow Flights, Expands Long-Haul Footprint in UK
The new route deepens IndiGo’s footprint in Europe, following its long-haul debut earlier this year with flights to Manchester in the UK, and to Amsterdam and Copenhagen in mainland Europe. IndiGo, India’s largest airline by fleet and passenger volume, has announced the launch of direct, daily flights between Mumbai and London Heathrow Airport, marking a...
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IndiGo to Resume China Flights from October 26 as India-China Air Services Restart
A carefully worded statement from the Ministry on Wednesday said the decision followed technical-level discussions between the civil aviation authorities of India and China on resuming direct air connectivity and revising the air services agreement. Within hours of India’s Ministry of External Affairs announcing the resumption of direct flights between India and China from later...
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IndiGo Adds 12 New Domestic Routes in October, Strengthens Regional Air Connectivity Across India
These additions will provide seamless access to financial and technology hubs from emerging urban centres, aligning with the objectives of the government’s UDAN Regional Connectivity Scheme and broader development goals. IndiGo has announced the launch of 12 new domestic routes starting October 2025, further expanding its footprint across tier-2 and tier-3 cities and reinforcing its...