IndiGo to hire 900+ pilots amid new flight-limit rules
IndiGo plans to recruit over 900 pilots to comply with new night-flight regulations, but experts warn of significant hiring challenges ahead. Read the full analysis.
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IndiGo Lifts Pilot Hiring Freeze Amid Operational Crisis
IndiGo ends pilot hiring freeze after flight cancellations crisis. Airline seeks A320 captains as it moves to stabilize operations following DGCA rule changes. Read the latest updates.
How DGCA's New Pilot Rules Impact IndiGo & Travelers
New DGCA pilot safety regulations, enforced from November 1, 2025, are causing operational challenges for IndiGo and affecting air travel. Understand the rules and their impact.
Delhi traffic curbs for Putin visit cause snarls, no gridlock
Delhi traffic police managed Putin's visit with advance planning, causing diversions but avoiding major gridlock. Key areas like ITO, Vikas Marg affected. Read how they did it.
IndiGo gets DGCA relief on pilot duty rules till Feb 10
DGCA grants IndiGo temporary exemptions from new FDTL norms for night operations until February 10 to stabilise operations. The airline cancelled over 500 flights on Friday.
DGCA Chief Seeks Pilot Help for Smooth Flight Ops
DGCA chief appeals to pilots for cooperation to avoid operational disruptions causing delays and passenger inconvenience. Read the full story on the aviation regulator's call for action.
DGCA eases pilot rest rules, allows leave as weekly rest
India's aviation regulator DGCA reverses a key rule, allowing airlines to count pilot leave as weekly rest. This offers relief to carriers like IndiGo amid major flight disruptions. Read the full story.
Couple Attends Wedding Reception Online After IndiGo Flight Cancelled
A Bengaluru-based techie couple, stranded due to IndiGo's mass cancellations, joined their Hubballi wedding reception via video call. Read how the family adapted.
IndiGo Flight Chaos: Fares to Rise as Cancellations Mount
IndiGo's operational crisis leads to mass cancellations & delays. Airfares expected to surge 5-8% as airline cuts flights due to pilot shortage & new fatigue rules. Details inside.
DGCA withdraws weekly rest clause, relief for IndiGo
DGCA withdraws weekly rest rule for airline crew, offering partial relief to IndiGo. Move aims to ease operational disruptions and pilot shortage. Details inside.
IndiGo Cancels Flights Due to Pilot Shortage, FDTL Rules
IndiGo cancels 30+ flights as pilot shortage meets new DGCA duty rules. Passengers face delays at Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru. Airline working to normalize operations.
IndiGo Flight Cancellations: DGCA Cites Planning Gaps
IndiGo's flight cancellations due to crew shortage will continue for 2-3 days. DGCA says airline misjudged new pilot rest rules. Operations to be fully restored by February 10, 2026.
IndiGo Flight Chaos: 500+ Cancellations Strand Passengers
Massive IndiGo flight cancellations cause chaos at Bengaluru's KIA and other airports. Over 500 flights axed due to crew shortages. Passengers stranded, fares surge. DGCA steps in.
RRB ALP 2025 Application Status Out on rrbapply.gov.in
RRB has released the application status for ALP 2025 recruitment. Candidates who applied can now check if they are accepted, provisionally accepted, or rejected. Verify your status online today!
Delhi Sunny, 23.4°C; Mask Alert After Severe AQI
New Delhi enjoys sunny 23.4°C weather on Dec 5, ideal for outdoors. However, caution advised due to yesterday's severe AQI of 315. Check weekly forecast and health tips.
IndiGo Cancels 550+ Flights, DGCA Orders Stabilisation
IndiGo's operational crisis strands thousands as 550+ flights cancelled. DGCA intervenes, airfares soar. Get live updates on the pilot shortage and passenger chaos.
IndiGo Flight Chaos: 550+ Cancellations, Stranded Passengers
IndiGo's operational meltdown continues for a fourth day, cancelling 550+ flights. Passengers face chaos, lost luggage, and soaring airfares as DGCA steps in. Details inside.
IndiGo cancels 300 flights, passengers stranded nationwide
IndiGo cancels nearly 300 flights, leaving thousands stranded. The crisis stems from a pilot shortage due to new crew rest rules. Passengers face chaos, lost baggage, and ruined plans. Details inside.
India's DRDO Achieves Milestone in Indigenous Ejection System Testing
India successfully tests fighter aircraft escape system at 800 km/h using a rocket sled. This breakthrough enhances pilot safety and cuts reliance on foreign testing facilities.
IndiGo's Crew Planning Gap Causes Major Flight Disruptions
IndiGo admits grossly underestimating pilot needs under new rules, causing widespread cancellations. DGCA steps in as airline promises stable ops by Feb 10, 2026. Read the full story.
Delhi Traffic Curbs for Putin Visit on Friday
Delhi commuters face major traffic disruptions on Friday due to security for Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit. Key routes in Lutyens' Delhi will see closures. Plan ahead.
IndiGo Seeks FDTL Exemption, Targets Feb 10 for Normal Ops
IndiGo informs DGCA of flight operation cuts from Dec 8, seeks temporary relief from new pilot duty norms. Airline admits misjudging crew needs, faces MoCA displeasure. Full stability expected by February 10.
Bharat Taxi: New Cooperative Ride-Hailing App Launches in Delhi
Bharat Taxi, a new cooperative ride-hailing app backed by major cooperatives like Amul and IFFCO, begins pilot in Delhi. With over 51,000 drivers, it offers a zero-commission model. Read more about this alternative to Ola and Uber.
IndiGo Misjudged New Pilot Rules, 200 Flights Cancelled Daily
IndiGo admits to DGCA it misjudged new pilot duty norms, causing 200 daily cancellations. CEO calls it biggest operational challenge. Full recovery targeted by Feb 2026.
IndiGo passenger ordeal: 8-hour delay, no pilot
A journalist's flight from Delhi to Bengaluru turned into an 8-hour nightmare due to IndiGo's operational chaos, pilot shortage, and lack of communication. Read the full account of the airport ordeal.
IndiGo Flight Crisis: DGCA Probes Mass Cancellations
IndiGo faces severe operational crisis with hundreds of flights cancelled. DGCA investigates as new pilot duty rules, airport tech issues, and winter congestion cripple India's largest airline.
IndiGo Flight Chaos: Over 300 Cancellations Explained
IndiGo cancels over 300 flights due to new pilot duty rules, causing major disruptions at Indian airports. Understand the crisis and its impact. Read the full analysis.
FIP Accuses IndiGo of 'Cartel-Like' Behaviour Amid Flight Chaos
Federation of Indian Pilots alleges IndiGo's 'short-sighted' planning caused crew shortages & flight cancellations. Urges DGCA to reallocate slots. Read the full report.
IndiGo Flight Chaos: 180+ Cancellations, Pilot Union Alleges
IndiGo cancels over 180 flights for 3rd day. Pilot union claims crisis is 'artificially created' to pressure DGCA on new fatigue rules. Details inside.
IndiGo Cancels 175 Flights Amid New Crew Rules
IndiGo cancels 175+ flights as new pilot rest rules disrupt operations. Thousands stranded. Airline scrambles to adjust schedules. Check flight status before travel.
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