The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has imposed a total penalty of Rs 40 lakh on IndiGo Airlines after finding that the carrier conducted pilot training on non-qualified flight simulators for operations at critical airports, including Calicut, Leh, and Kathmandu.
InterGlobe Aviation Limited, the parent company of IndiGo Airlines, has informed stock exchanges that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has imposed a penalty of ₹20 lakh on the airline on Wednesday.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) North, Raja Banthia, stated that a case under Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita was registered, and the investigation has been initiated.
IndiGo Airlines issued a travel advisory for its passengers on Tuesday, stating that some routes across Kolkata were impacted due to heavy rain in the city.
Following the extension of the airport closure in Kathmandu, IndiGo Airlines on Wednesday issued a travel advisory announcing the suspension of all flights to and from Kathmandu until 6 pm on September 10. Earlier, it was suspended till 12 pm today, citing the closure of Kathmandu Airport du
IndiGo Airlines on Tuesday issued a travel advisory announcing the suspension of all flights to and from Kathmandu until 12:00 pm on September 10, citing the closure of Kathmandu Airport due to the Gen Z Protest.
The cancellations come in the wake of escalating unrest in Nepal following Prime Minister KP Oli's resignation amid violent protests that entered their second day across the country.
Several routes to the airport are experiencing waterlogging, leading to sluggish traffic and operational challenges. Delays in departures and arrivals are expected, and passengers are advised to check their flight status via the IndiGo app or website.
IndiGo airline and IDFC FIRST Bank have announced the launch of the 'IndiGo IDFC FIRST Credit Card', a unique product that combines the benefits of both Mastercard and RuPay networks through a single application.