Amid IndiGo's Operational Crisis, One Passenger Reports Rare On-Time Flight to
Amidst IndiGo's widespread flight disruptions, one passenger reported a rare on-time departure and early arrival to Bengaluru.
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Macron's China Visit Signals EU Trade Policy Shift, Impacts Airbus and India
French President Macron's visit to China highlighted Europe's growing trade deficit and a looming shift in EU trade policy.
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Edinburgh Airport Operations Resume After Aircraft Issue, Delays Expected
Edinburgh Airport briefly suspended operations due to an aircraft issue, with flights now resuming but significant delays anticipated.
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AIRPORTS
IndiGo Operations Crippled by Crew Shortage, New Flight Rules in India
India's IndiGo cancelled over 4,500 flights in seven days due to a severe crew shortage and new flight duty rules.
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Lufthansa Loses German High Court Skiplagging Case, Revises Conditions of
Lufthansa lost a German High Court lawsuit regarding skiplagging, prompting revisions to its Conditions of Carriage.
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REGULATORY
IndiGo refunds ₹827 crore to 5.8 lakh passengers; Indian Minister blames
IndiGo has refunded ₹827 crore to 5.8 lakh passengers impacted by over 500 flight cancellations, with the Indian Civil Aviation Minister blaming internal
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SpiceJet Stock Surges 14% Amid IndiGo Disruptions, Plans Fleet Doubling by 2026
SpiceJet's stock rallied over 14% in two days, driven by rival IndiGo's deepening flight disruptions and SpiceJet's strategic plan to double its fleet by
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IndiGo Axes 562 Flights Across Six Indian Metro Hubs, Disrupting Thousands
IndiGo cancelled 562 flights across six Indian metro airports on Monday, including 150 from Bengaluru, as it grapples with regulatory changes.
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Southwest Airlines Confirms Strong Financial Turnaround Amidst Activist
Southwest Airlines confirms significant financial improvements, largely influenced by activist investor Elliott Management's strategic push.
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BUSINESS
Moody's Flags IndiGo's Flight Disruptions as Credit Negative Due to Planning
Credit rating agency Moody's deemed IndiGo's recent widespread flight disruptions as credit negative, citing significant planning lapses for known FDTL
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Moody's Warns IndiGo's Flight Disruptions Could Dent Revenue, Cites Planning
Moody's has issued a "credit negative" warning for IndiGo, citing potential revenue loss and image damage from recent flight disruptions caused by new
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Storm Bram Brings 90mph Winds, Heavy Rain to UK; Aviation Disruption Expected
Storm Bram is forecast to bring disruptive 90mph winds and torrential rain across the UK, prompting Met Office warnings for potential flooding and travel
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SAFETY
IndiGo cancels 5,000 flights due to pilot shortage amid new Indian DGCA rest
IndiGo has cancelled nearly 5,000 flights since December 5 due to a severe pilot shortage, failing to meet new Indian DGCA rest and duty requirements.
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Indian DGCA Penalizes Airlines for 19 Safety Breaches in 2025
India's aviation regulator, the DGCA, has taken action against 19 safety violations by airlines so far in 2025, Parliament was informed, highlighting
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SAFETY
IndiGo Board Establishes Daily Crisis Group to Address Ongoing Flight
IndiGo's board has established a daily Crisis Management Group (CMG) to oversee and stabilize operations amid widespread flight cancellations and
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Air India & Air India Express Cap Fares, Offer Refunds Amid IndiGo Flight
Air India and Air India Express have capped economy fares and introduced flexible booking options for domestic routes, responding to Ministry of Civil
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India's UDAN Scheme Sees 123 Routes Fail Early, 651 of 923 Operational
The Indian government reported to Parliament that only 651 of 923 awarded UDAN regional connectivity routes are operational, with 123 prematurely shut
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REGULATORY
Indian Aviation Minister Links IndiGo Delays to Demand, Urges 5 Major Airlines
India's Civil Aviation Minister attributed widespread IndiGo flight disruptions to unprecedented demand growth, asserting the nation needs five major
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FAI Aviation Group Cancels Bombardier Challenger 604 Air Ambulance Flight to
Germany's FAI Aviation Group cancelled its approved air ambulance landing at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport for Khaleda Zia's medical
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IndiGo Cancellations Highlight Intense Competition in India's Airline Market
IndiGo's recent mass flight cancellations due to crew shortages have intensified focus on India's competitive airline industry, with rivals like Air India
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