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No more free seats on flights? Centre pauses 60 per cent seat rule for airlines
India | Apr 02, 2026, 11:41 PM ISTIn its previous order last month, the Civil Aviation Ministry directed that airlines would not be able to levy additional charges for 60 per cent of seats from passengers in a domestic flight. However, it has now put the directives on hold.
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Centre removes domestic airfare caps imposed after IndiGo fiasco, airlines told to act responsibly
India | Mar 21, 2026, 11:24 PM ISTThe upper limit of domestic flight fares will be lifted from March 23, the Ministry of Civil Aviation said in an official order. The caps were imposed last year in December in the wake of IndiGo flight disruptions.
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Over 280 Indian flights cancelled amid escalating West Asia conflict
India | Mar 06, 2026, 06:58 AM ISTWest Asia conflict: Civil Aviation Ministry is actively tracking the ongoing developments in West Asia. As of March 5, Indian carriers have cancelled 281 domestic flights scheduled for that day.
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Navi Mumbai International Airport begins operations; first landing gets water cannon salute | Video
Maharashtra | Dec 25, 2025, 10:53 AM ISTThe launch of scheduled passenger services at NMIA is expected to ease air travel pressure in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and strengthen India’s civil aviation infrastructure. The new airport aims to improve connectivity and accommodate the growing demand for air travel in the region.
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IndiGo crisis: DGCA orders inspections at 11 airports to ensure smooth operations after flight chaos
India | Dec 10, 2025, 02:59 PM ISTIndiGo flight cancellations: The on-site inspection decision follows a surge in complaints over delays, cancellations and operational lapses that have disrupted travel plans for thousands of passengers across the country.
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IndiGo crisis: Aviation Minister Naidu blames airline's 'internal planning' for mass cancellations
India | Dec 08, 2025, 03:00 PM ISTAcknowledging the difficulties faced by the people, Minister Naidu said an inquiry into the unprecedented cancellations and delays of IndiGo flights is underway and strict action will be taken.
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Will take necessary action, this won't be left unattended: Civil aviation minister on IndiGo fiasco
India | Dec 06, 2025, 09:10 AM ISTUnion Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has assured of action against IndiGo on the findings of an inquiry ordered to look into the masive flight cancellations by the airline.
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All IndiGo departures from Delhi's IGI Airport cancelled till midnight: Airport operator DIAL
India | Dec 05, 2025, 11:57 AM ISTAll IndiGo departures from Delhi's IGI Airport cancelled till 3 PM, says GMR Delhi
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Kedarnath helicopter crash: Aryan Aviation’s Char Dham operations suspended, case filed after 7 die
India | Jun 16, 2025, 12:01 AM ISTKedarnath helicopter crash: As part of the enforcement action, the licences of two helicopter pilots have also been suspended for a duration of six months, the ministry confirmed. The specific violations leading to the suspensions have not yet been disclosed.
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Ahmedabad plane crash: Flight lost contact with ATC, pilots' last message was 'Mayday', says Centre
India | Jun 14, 2025, 03:04 PM ISTThe press conference opened with a one-minute silence in memory of the victims. The Civil Aviation Secretary then shared technical details of the crash, confirming that there were 242 people on board the aircraft.
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DGCA identifies safety violations by Turkish Airlines during ramp inspections at 4 Indian airports
India | Jun 04, 2025, 11:53 PM ISTSignificant violations were identified, notably at Bengaluru airport, where a marshaller, responsible for directing aircraft on the ground, was found to be untrained and lacked the mandatory competency certification.
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Civil Aviation Ministry projects domestic airline fleet to reach 1,400 planes in next 5 years
India | Nov 21, 2024, 02:09 PM ISTCivil Aviation Secretary Vumlunmang Vualnam projects India’s domestic airline fleet to grow to 1,400 aircraft in the next five years, highlighting the sector's growth potential.
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Delhi: Civil Aviation Ministry bans hot air balloons, lantern kites near IGI Airport on Diwali
Delhi | Oct 23, 2024, 04:21 PM ISTDelhi: The Assistant Commissioner of Police, Palam (IGI) Airport issued an order that prohibits use of lantern kites, wish kites by any individual, in the jurisdiction of this Sub-Division of Palam, IGI Airport, in the national capital.
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Bomb threats to flights: Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu to hold high-level meeting today
India | Oct 16, 2024, 08:28 AM ISTSince the past few months, the bomb threats for the flights have increased. On Monday and Tuesday alone, several domestic and international flights of Air India and IndiGo received threats. Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Monday also convened a meeting with senior officials.
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Civil aviation ministry orders inspection of safety, fare advisories of all Indian airports
India | Jun 28, 2024, 10:05 PM ISTDelhi airport roof collapse: Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu held the review meeting with senior officials of the ministry, Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Airports Authority of India and Bureau of Civil Aviation Security on Friday.
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Delhi Airport roof collapse 'very serious incident', kin of deceased to get Rs 20Lakh: Naidu
India | Jun 28, 2024, 10:52 AM ISTOne person died while six others left injured after a portion of the roof of the Delhi airport's Terminal-1 collapsed on cars, amid heavy rains on Friday.
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Air India Express flight cancellations: Govt seeks report, asks airline to resolve issues
India | May 08, 2024, 02:39 PM ISTThe sudden shortage of crew members led to flights being grounded, affecting both domestic and international routes. Air India Express issued a statement addressing the situation and apologizing to affected passengers.
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Government seeks detailed report from Vistara over flight cancellations, delays: Report
Business | Apr 02, 2024, 10:14 AM ISTA Vistara spokesperson said the airline had a significant number of flight cancellations and delays in the past few days due to various reasons, including crew unavailability.
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IndiGo, Mumbai Airport get show cause notices after passengers seen eating on tarmac
India | Jan 16, 2024, 02:44 PM ISTThe Aviation Ministry issued notices after the video of passengers sitting in groups and eating meals on the runway of the Mumbai Airport went viral on social media. This comes a day after an IndiGo pilot was manhandled by a passenger after a Goa-bound flight got delayed by more than 10 hours.
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Delhi airport to be only airport to have elevated taxiway with roads passing below it
Business | Jul 14, 2023, 02:00 PM ISTWith Eastern Cross Taxiways, the Delhi Airport will also be the only one in the country to have an elevated taxiway with roads passing below it.