Big birds for big blue: IndiGo places a firm order for 30 Airbus A350s after ‘agreeing’ to do so last month

[ NEW DELHI: IndiGo on Monday placed a firm order for 30 wide body Airbus A350 aircraft. The airline had in April 25, 2024, announced it had “agreed to” order 30 planes and have an option for 70 more of these big birds. That intent has now been converted to an order as IndiGo plans … Read more

Delhi to Gurugram in just 7 minutes! IndiGo parent to bring all-electric air taxi service in India by 2026; check expected fare, details

[ Imagine a transport system that allows you to travel from Delhi to Gurugram in just 7 minutes! InterGlobe Enterprises, the parent company of IndiGo, India’s leading airline, has partnered with Archer Aviation, a US-based company, to introduce an all-electric air taxi service in India by 2026. According to a PTI report, the service will … Read more

Flight Cancellation Charges Compared: What are the flight ticket cancellation charges? IndiGo vs Air India vs SpiceJet vs Akasa Air – check rules | India Business News

[ Lite Fare Regular Fare Flexi Plus Fare Return Fare Domestic Domestic Domestic Domestic 0-3 (Days left for departure) 0-3 (Days left for departure) 0-3 (Days left for departure) 0-3 (Days left for departure) INR 3500 or Airfare charges (Whichever is lower). Cancellation fee will depend upon the time of cancellation. INR 3500 or Airfare … Read more

Malaysia Airlines and IndiGo sign MoU to boost connectivity between two key tourism markets

[ MUMBAI: Malaysia Airlines and IndiGo on Wednesday announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a codeshare partnership and mutual cooperation agreement. The agreement will enable both carriers to provide customers with more options and flexibility for seamless travels between Malaysia and India. Through this cooperation, Malaysia Airlines will be able to … Read more

IndiGo commences operations from Jagdalpur

[ MUMBAI: IndiGo on Sunday announced the commencement of. operations from Jagdalpur, making it its 87th domestic and 120th destination overall, to join the extensive airline network. The airline said it has started operating flights to Hyderabad from March 31, and to Raipur from April 01. “This strategic launch will enhance interstate accessibility and foster … Read more

High airfares here to stay! Why any DGCA steps to keep air ticket prices in check are not likely to work

[ Aviation industry experts and airline executives have expressed their skepticism regarding the impact of any move by the aviation regulator to control airfares. The recent recommendation by a parliamentary panel to implement measures to curb high fares is unlikely to affect rates in the current free market system.Due to significant capacity reductions, air ticket … Read more

Ex IndiGo & Udaan CFO Aditya Pande to be InterGlobe Enterprises’ CEO from March 1 | India Business News

[ NEW DELHI: IndiGo former CFO Aditya Pande will be the airline’s parent company InterGlobe Enterprises’s (IGE) group CEO from March 1, 2024. Pande quit Udaan as CFO on Monday adding to the growing list of top-level executives who have left the B2B e-commerce startup in the last few months.With the exception of the airline, … Read more

Passengers dress as Lord Ram and Hanuman on first flight to Ayodhya from Ahmedabad

[ The holy city of Ayodhya, famous for being the birthplace of Lord Ram, witnessed a unique spectacle on January 11, 2024, when the first direct flight from Ahmedabad arrived with passengers dressed as Lord Ram, Lakshman, Sita, and Hanuman. The devotees, who boarded the IndiGo flight, were excited to visit the newly constructed Ram … Read more

Stiff competition! Why IndiGo is unlikely to gain incremental market share going ahead

[ Stiff competition for IndiGo: InterGlobe Aviation, the owner of IndiGo, is expected to face challenges in gaining market share in the near future due to intense competition. The airline gained a significant share after Go First’s bankruptcy in May last year. From April to September 2023, IndiGo‘s market share rose to 63.4% from 57.5%. … Read more

IndiGo announces direct connectivity between Mumbai and Ayodhya

[ MUMBAI: IndiGo, country’s largest carrier in terms of market share, on Tuesday announced direct flights between Mumbai and Ayodhya, from January 15, 2024.IndiGo flight 6E-5378 is scheduled to depart Mumbai at 12.30 am and land in Ayodha at 2.45 am, while the return flight 6E-5379 will depart at 3.15 pm and land in Mumbai … Read more