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IndiGo faces new storm: Competition Commission eyes probe after thousands of flights cancelled
India | Dec 10, 2025, 09:33 AM ISTIndiGo crisis: The probe aims to determine whether IndiGo misused its market dominance, disrupted services unfairly, or imposed unreasonable conditions on passengers.
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Flight disruptions credit negative for IndiGo, point significant lapses in planning: Moody's
Business | Dec 08, 2025, 05:53 PM ISTMoody's cited the airline's "significant lapses in planning, oversight and resource management" as the primary cause, noting that the regulations had been communicated to the industry more than a year in advance.
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IndiGo chaos: Here's the easiest way to get a full refund for flight delays, cancellations
Personal Finance | Dec 08, 2025, 05:35 PM ISTIndiGo cancelled 562 flights from six metro airports, with 150 cancellations originating from Bengaluru airport alone on Monday.
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Centre caps airfares, orders IndiGo to trace, deliver passengers' luggage within 48 hours
India | Dec 06, 2025, 07:21 PM ISTThe government has imposed nationwide caps on domestic airfares after ticket prices spiked sharply during IndiGo’s ongoing operational meltdown.
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Why 6,000 Airbus A320 aircraft need immediate flight-control fixes
Explainers | Nov 29, 2025, 12:57 PM ISTFixes include software updates for newer planes and hardware replacements for older ones. The issue has led to flight delays and cancellations across several countries, including India, the US, and Europe.
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IndiGo, Air India, AI Express prepare for flight delays as Airbus raises A320 safety alarm
India | Nov 29, 2025, 09:14 AM ISTIndia has around 560 A320-family jets, and almost half may need inspection or fixes. This could create a major impact, as these aircraft are the main jets used for domestic travel.
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British Airways flight from London to Hyderabad receives bomb threat, security alert at airport
India | Nov 10, 2025, 07:20 PM ISTSecurity agencies, including CISF and local police, conducted thorough checks but found nothing suspicious. Authorities registered a case and launched an investigation.
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Big relief for air travellers! You may soon be allowed free cancellation within 48 hours of booking
Business | Nov 04, 2025, 11:43 AM ISTAs per the changes suggested in the Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) regarding the refund of air tickets, airlines shall ensure that the refund process is completed within 21 working days.
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Nirmala Sitharaman's flight makes emergency landing at Bagdogra Airport in Siliguri
India | Oct 30, 2025, 11:26 PM ISTAdministrative officials said that if weather conditions improve by Friday morning, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to continue her planned trip to Bhutan.
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Saudia flight diverted to Thiruvananthapuram after passenger suffers medical emergency mid-air
India | Oct 19, 2025, 11:33 PM ISTAirport authorities immediately coordinated with ground medical teams and made all necessary arrangements before the aircraft touched down safely at 7:00 pm. Upon landing, the passenger was promptly transported to Ananthapuri Hospital for emergency treatment.
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DGCA directs Air India to reinspect emergency system after Dreamliner scare
India | Oct 12, 2025, 11:06 AM ISTAfter a sudden emergency system activation on an Air India Boeing 787 flight, DGCA has asked the airline to reinspect the aircraft’s emergency system and seek a report from Boeing on similar cases worldwide.
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Two Delta planes collide while taxiing at New York's LaGuardia Airport, one injured | Video
World | Oct 02, 2025, 11:49 AM ISTFlight 5047 had just arrived from Charlotte, North Carolina, when the wing of flight 5155, preparing to depart to Roanoke, Virginia, collided with the nose of their aircraft.
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25-year-old sparks panic on Phuket-Mumbai flight by smoking in lavatory, arrested at airport
Maharashtra | Sep 27, 2025, 02:02 PM ISTThe incident caused panic inside the aircraft when passengers noticed smoke coming from the lavatory during the Phuket-Mumbai flight on Friday night.
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Afghan teen stowaway in rear wheel well survives 94-minute flight journey from Kabul to Delhi
World | Sep 22, 2025, 02:17 PM ISTA 13-year-old Afghan boy survived a 94-minute flight from Kabul to Delhi after hiding in the rear wheel well of an airplane.
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Air India Express to launch daily direct flights between Bengaluru and Bangkok from this date
India | Sep 18, 2025, 02:01 PM ISTBangkok, a leading tourist hotspot in Southeast Asia, is famous for its rich culture, cuisine, temples, and bustling nightlife. The new service by Air India Express further improves access to Thailand, adding to its existing Lucknow–Bangkok route.
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Pilot’s quick thinking saves 48 lives after mid-air scare on Belagavi–Mumbai flight | Video
India | Aug 16, 2025, 05:18 PM ISTShowing exceptional alertness and expertise, the pilot detected the problem in time and swiftly carried out the required maneuvers. Thanks to this decisive action, the aircraft was landed safely back at Belagavi Airport, averting a potential disaster.
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Fire erupts on cargo flight engine in Chennai
India | Aug 12, 2025, 01:27 PM ISTA cargo flight arriving from Kuala Lumpur experienced an engine fire during landing in Chennai on Tuesday. The fire was brought under control after the aircraft landed
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Air India to suspend Delhi-Washington DC flights from September 1, here's why
India | Aug 11, 2025, 11:56 PM ISTThe decision to suspend Air India Delhi-Washington DC flights comes shortly after the airline started retrofitting its Boeing fleet. Air India said that the Delhi-Washington DC flight suspension was primarily due to the shortage of aircraft.
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Watch: Iberia flight to Paris makes emergency landing after devastating bird strike on nose cone
World | Aug 06, 2025, 05:15 PM ISTStriking images circulated online revealed the aircraft’s front severely crushed, featuring a large hole in the nose cone caused by the high-speed bird collision. Despite the extensive damage, Iberia’s official statement praised the flight crew for their utmost professionalism.
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United Airlines Washington-Munich flight encounters glitch after takeoff; crew declares 'Mayday'
World | Jul 29, 2025, 03:08 PM ISTAs per FlightAware data, the aircraft stayed in the air for 2 hours and 38 minutes, flying in a holding pattern northwest of Washington to safely dump fuel before making its return landing at Washington Dulles Airport.