DGCA bans power banks for in-flight charging
DGCA bans power banks for charging devices mid-flight. New guidelines enhance safety, allowing only airline-provided USB ports. Check the full list of new rules.
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Air India Pilot Drunk Before Canada Flight, Probe On
A senior Air India pilot was found intoxicated before operating a flight from Vancouver. Canadian authorities have demanded an investigation, threatening enforcement action. Details inside.
Air India Pilot Detained in Canada for Alcohol Smell
An Air India pilot was offloaded in Vancouver after allegedly smelling of alcohol. The airline launched an investigation and enforced its zero-tolerance policy. Read details on the incident and DGCA's separate safety notice.
Air India Pilot Fails Breath Test in Vancouver, Flight Delayed
An Air India pilot was detained in Vancouver before a Delhi flight for suspected alcohol consumption. The incident caused a two-hour delay. Air India has launched an investigation and taken the pilot off duty. Read the full details.
IndiGo, Air India in fierce pilot hiring battle
A severe captain shortage grips Indian aviation. IndiGo commits to hiring 100 pilots, Air India advertises, as new safety rules and poaching intensify the crisis. Joining bonuses soar to Rs 50 lakh.
IndiGo's Market Share Slips to 63.6% in November
IndiGo's dominance in India's domestic aviation market weakened in November 2025, with its share falling to 63.6%. Rivals Air India Group and SpiceJet gained, while overall passenger traffic grew by 6.92%. Read the full DGCA report analysis.
DGCA Transfers Official After Indigo Incident
Amid the Indigo row, DGCA transfers a senior official. Get the full story on the regulatory action and its implications for aviation safety in India.
IndiGo Cancels 67 Flights, DGCA Monitors Winter Schedule
IndiGo cancels 67 flights due to bad weather and operational reasons during the New Year rush. DGCA monitors the airline's reduced schedule. Learn how to check your flight status.
Two New Airlines Approved Post IndiGo Disruption
DGCA grants Air Operator Certificates to Fly91 and Air India Express's AIX Connect after reviewing IndiGo's fog-related chaos. Read about the new aviation players.
Air India Boeing 777 Returns to Delhi After Engine Issue
An Air India Boeing 777 with 335 people aboard safely returned to Delhi after an engine failure. The DGCA is investigating the incident. Read the full details.
IndiGo Beats Air India in International Passenger Traffic
DGCA data reveals IndiGo carried more international passengers than Air India Group in Q2 2025, a direct fallout of the June 12 Dreamliner crash. Read the full analysis of India's shifting aviation landscape.
Pune flights hit by Delhi fog, 5 cancellations, long delays
Dense fog in North India caused at least 5 flight cancellations and severe delays at Pune airport on Monday, stranding hundreds. Passengers report poor communication and high last-minute fares. DGCA inspects preparedness.
PM Modi Opens Vande Mataram Debate; 25 Dead in Goa Blaze
PM Modi leads Parliament debate on Vande Mataram's 150th year. Goa nightclub fire kills 25, exposes safety lapses. DGCA issues notice to IndiGo chiefs. Read the full briefing.
Indigo Flight Chaos: 400+ Cancellations, DGCA Deadline Ends
IndiGo's operational crisis enters day 7 with over 400 flights cancelled nationwide. DGCA's deadline for a recovery plan ends today, impacting thousands of passengers.
IndiGo Flight Chaos: 650 Cancelled, ₹610 Crore Refunds
IndiGo's operational crisis enters day 6, causing nationwide travel chaos. Passengers can claim full refunds for Dec 5-15 travel. Here's how to get your money back.
IndiGo Faces Show Cause Notice Over Flight Duty Norms
MoS Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol slams IndiGo for ignoring revised FDTL norms, causing flight chaos. A show cause notice issued to CEO, fare caps imposed. Read details.
IndiGo gets 24-hour extension to reply to DGCA notice
DGCA gives IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers a one-day extension to respond to show-cause notice after massive flight disruptions. Airline operates 1,650 flights on Sunday, aims for stability by Dec 10.
DGCA gives IndiGo 24-hour extension on notice
DGCA grants IndiGo a one-time 24-hour extension to respond to a show-cause notice over mass flight cancellations causing airport chaos. Read the latest updates.
IndiGo Flight Cancellations: DGCA Notice to CEO, 220+ Flights Hit
IndiGo cancels over 220 flights in Delhi & Mumbai. DGCA issues show-cause notice to CEO Pieter Elbers. Airline promises root cause analysis and operational stability by December 10. Follow for updates.
IndiGo Flight Cancellations: DGCA Notices CEO
IndiGo cancels hundreds of flights due to new pilot duty norms and planning gaps. DGCA issues show-cause notice to CEO. Airline expects normalcy by December 10. Read the full story.
IndiGo Faces DGCA Scrutiny After Multiple Flight Disruptions
India's largest airline, IndiGo, faces regulatory action from DGCA after over 35 flight disruptions in 10 days. Technical snags, fog, and crew issues cited. What's next for the aviation giant?
IndiGo Flight Chaos: 6th Day of Disruptions, 650 Cancellations
IndiGo's operational crisis continues for the sixth day, stranding thousands. DGCA issues showcause, Railways adds special trains. Airline aims for normalcy by Dec 10.
IndiGo Cancels 650 Flights, Passengers Stranded Nationwide
IndiGo's operational crisis continues with 650 flight cancellations on Sunday. Passengers face chaos at major airports. DGCA issues show-cause notice. Read for details and updates.
IndiGo Flight Crisis: 220+ Cancellations, DGCA Notice
IndiGo's operational crisis deepens with over 220 flight cancellations at Delhi & Mumbai airports. DGCA issues show cause notice to CEO, forms inquiry panel. Details inside.
DGCA notice to IndiGo CEO over flight cancellations
DGCA holds IndiGo accountable for operational chaos, issues notice to CEO Pieter Elbers. Hundreds of flights cancelled due to crew shortage. Read the full details.
DGCA Probes Indigo Flight Cancellations, CEO Responds
DGCA investigates IndiGo's mass flight cancellations. CEO Pieter Elbers cites weather & other factors. Passengers stranded across major airports. Details inside.
IndiGo Cancels 800+ Flights, Govt Steps In With Fare Caps
IndiGo's operational crisis enters day five with massive cancellations. Government imposes fare caps, orders immediate refunds, and warns of action. Details on recovery and passenger rights inside.
DGCA Issues Show Cause Notice to IndiGo CEO Over Cancellations
DGCA has issued a show cause notice to IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers following major flight disruptions and cancellations. Passengers face severe inconvenience as the airline struggles with operational issues.
IndiGo's 2,100+ Flight Cancellations: A Market Failure
Over 2,100 IndiGo flights cancelled, stranding lakhs. The crisis reveals a lack of alternatives in India's aviation market and calls for stricter accountability. Read the full analysis.
IndiGo Crisis: 2,100+ Flights Cancelled, Passengers Stranded
IndiGo's operational meltdown cancels over 2,100 flights, stranding lakhs. We explore the FDTL rules failure, passenger suffering, and India's lack of airline alternatives. Read more.
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