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IndiGo dominates pilot count, but SpiceJet stands out on pilot-to-aircraft ratio

Among Indian carriers, IndiGo has the largest pilot base at 5,200, with a pilot-to-aircraft ratio of 7:6

The Hindu Businessline 13 Mar 2026 4:19 pm

IndiGo has lowest pilots-to-aircraft ratio at 7.6: Civil Aviation Minister

Recent statistics show that IndiGo tops the chart among domestic airlines with the most efficient pilot-to-aircraft rati

The Economic Times 13 Mar 2026 12:24 am

Travel disruption due to Iran war: Air India to run 58 flights to and from Middle East

Air India and Air India Express are operating 58 flights to West Asia on Wednesday. Other airlines like IndiGo, SpiceJet

The Times of India 11 Mar 2026 11:23 am

IndiGo CEO Elbers' exit puts India's competitive airline industry in focus

IndiGo's CEO Pieter Elbers has departed the company. This comes after a period of significant flight disruptions. The ar

The Economic Times 11 Mar 2026 1:03 am

SpiceJet chairman says crude oil even at $90 is unsustainable

Local operators, including IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet, are among the hardest hit outside the Middle East as the Iran

The Hindu Businessline 10 Mar 2026 2:52 pm

SpiceJet changes DelhiKolkata flight schedule for March 10, operates special Gulf flights

SpiceJet has revised the departure time for flight SG 263 from Delhi to Kolkata on March 10 to 9:40 am due to operationa

The Times of India 10 Mar 2026 12:49 pm

Oil prices even at $90 'unsustainable', warns SpiceJet's Ajay Singh; says Indian airlines bracing for pain

SpiceJet chairman Ajay Singh warns that crude oil prices at $90 per barrel are unsustainable for airlines, signaling pot

The Economic Times 10 Mar 2026 11:06 am

Conflict could worsen aviation sector losses: ICRA

Stocks of InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo) and SpiceJet fell 3.4% and 6.64%, respectively, on Monday, mirroring the performa

The Hindu Businessline 9 Mar 2026 8:45 pm

West Asia War: SpiceJet flight brings stranded passengers from UAE to Delhi

A SpiceJet flight from Fujairah safely brought passengers back to New Delhi after they were stranded in the UAE due to f

Mid Day 6 Mar 2026 11:52 am

SpiceJet to operate 13 special flights from UAE amid tensions

Out of the total flights, seven will fly to Mumbai, five will operate to Delhi, and one flight will connect Dubai with M

Mid Day 5 Mar 2026 3:35 pm

India Rolls Out Evacuation Plan, Relief Flights Bring Back Stranded Tourists From Dubai

The Ministry of Civil Aviation is coordinating with airlines like IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet to evacuate stranded In

News18 3 Mar 2026 12:41 pm

Middle East Crisis | SpiceJet To Operate Four Special Flights From UAEs Fujairah

New Delhi, Mar 3: SpiceJet on Tuesday said it will operate four special flights from Fujairah in the UAE to bring back s

Daily Excelsior 3 Mar 2026 11:44 am

West Asia crisis: SpiceJet to operate four special flights from UAEs Fujairah

SpiceJet will restore its scheduled Fujairah-Delhi and Fujairah-Mumbai flights from March 4, the statement said

The Hindu 3 Mar 2026 9:15 am

Aviation, travel stocks tumble as Middle East tensions escalates

New Delhi: Shares of airline companies, tour and travel-related service providers tumbled on Monday, March 2, amid escal

The Siasat Daily 2 Mar 2026 5:23 pm

Leh-Bound SpiceJet Plane Faces Engine Issue; Returns To National Capital

NEW DELHI, Feb 24: A Leh-bound SpiceJet aircraft returned to the national capital due to an engine issue on Tuesday morn

Daily Excelsior 24 Feb 2026 10:35 am

Leh-Bound SpiceJet Flight Returns To Delhi After Mid-Air Engine Scare

A SpiceJet Delhi-Leh flight returned to Delhi minutes after takeoff after sparks and flames were reportedly seen mid-air

News18 24 Feb 2026 9:58 am

Bangladesh Bars SpiceJet From Using Airspace Over Unpaid Dues

Budget carrier SpiceJet has been barred from using Bangladesh's airspace over pending air navigation charges, forcing th

NDTV 19 Feb 2026 4:57 pm

What Is Navitaire Outage That Disrupted Operations At Delhi, Mumbai Airports?

Carriers such as IndiGo, Air India Express, Akasa Air and SpiceJet reported delays in check-in and boarding as airport s

News18 19 Feb 2026 4:00 pm

Check-In Disruptions At Delhi, Other Airports Due To Software Glitch

Airlines, including IndiGo, Air India Express, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air experienced temporary check-in disruptions at mul

NDTV 19 Feb 2026 2:39 pm

Bangladesh Bars Spicejet From Using Its Airspace Over Dues

With the Bangladesh airspace not being available, the airline is taking longer routes for some of its flights from Kolka

Deccan Chronicle 19 Feb 2026 1:45 pm

Bangladesh Bars SpiceJet From Using Its Airspace Over Pending Dues: Sources

The airline did not specify the amount involved but indicated that efforts are underway to settle the dues.

News18 19 Feb 2026 1:39 pm

Software outage disrupts airline check-ins nationwide

New Delhi: Airlines faced issues in checking in passengers at various airports on Thursday, February 19, morning due to

The Siasat Daily 19 Feb 2026 1:00 pm

SpiceJet Ltd leads losers in 'A' group

Muthoot Finance Ltd, Blue Jet Healthcare Ltd, Lumax Auto Technologies Ltd and Cohance Lifesciences Ltd are among the oth

Business Standard 13 Feb 2026 3:05 pm

SpiceJet reports consolidated net loss of Rs 261.38 crore in the December 2025 quarter

Sales rise 14.14% to Rs 1345.47 crore

Business Standard 13 Feb 2026 9:35 am

SpiceJet swings to 262 cr loss in Dec quarter on labour codes, weak rupee

Budget carrier reports Q3FY26 loss as labour code impact, grounded aircraft, airspace curbs and weaker rupee weigh on pe

Business Standard 12 Feb 2026 10:10 pm

Indigo, A-I, SpiceJet say FDTL norms 'more restrictive' than global norms

The Federation of Indian Airlines, representing IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet, has told the DGCA that the draft rules s

Business Standard 11 Feb 2026 10:19 pm

IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet flag concerns over DGCAs draft cabin crew rest norms

Mumbai: IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet have described the proposed cabin crew rest norms as more restrictive compared t

The Siasat Daily 11 Feb 2026 8:57 pm

'Absolutely Pathetic': Shiv Sena (UBT) Leader Slams SpiceJet For Delayed Take Off, Airline Responds

Ambadas Danve criticized SpiceJet after Mumbai-Goa flight SG1082 passengers were stuck 90 minutes without AC. SpiceJet i

News18 9 Feb 2026 9:47 pm

Air India, Indigo Cancel Some Overseas Flights as Iranian Airspace Closure Impacts Services

The two airlines, as well as SpiceJet, issued advisories saying that the airspace closure will impact some flights

Deccan Chronicle 15 Jan 2026 5:35 pm

Iran shuts down airspace, Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet International flights rerouted, several cancelled, delayed

Major Indian airlines Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet on Thursday informed of rerouting some of their international flig

DNA India 15 Jan 2026 11:55 am

Dubai-bound SpiceJet flight delay strands 180 passengers at Calicut airport in Kerala

The flight, originally scheduled to depart at 11:50 p.m. on Monday, was postponed until Tuesday morning. After the passe

The Hindu 6 Jan 2026 3:51 pm

Six Flights At Srinagar Airport Cancelled Due To Adverse Weather Conditions, Operational Issues

Srinagar, Dec 31: A total of six arrivals and departure flights at Srinagar Airport in Jammu and Kashmir were cancelled

Daily Excelsior 31 Dec 2025 12:42 pm

Passengers alert! Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet issue travel warnings as intense fog disrupts flight operations; check details

Airlines have advised passengers to check their flight status regularly and plan their journeys accordingly, allowing ex

DNA India 29 Dec 2025 11:04 pm

Dense Fog, Low Visibility Disrupts Flight Ops Across North, East India; IndiGo, SpiceJet Issue Advisories

The airlines advised travellers to stay alert for last-minute changes and plan their journeys accordingly, especially if

News18 27 Dec 2025 8:40 am

New airlines that got green signal from Centre will struggle to offer competition, say experts

NEW DELHI: The sudden clearance to operate in Indian skies given to two airlines that had been awaiting the nod for near

The New Indian Express 26 Dec 2025 11:07 pm

Delhi Shrouded In Thick Fog; IGI Airport, SpiceJet Issue Advisory As Flights Face Delays

In Delhi Airport, over 30 flights witnessed delayed departures on Wednesday morning. The impact was visible across both

News18 24 Dec 2025 7:25 am

Delhi Airport Assault: CISF Submits Report To Govt; Sources Say Pilot Used Uniform To Jump Queue

The incident took place a few days ago when a SpiceJet passenger accused the pilot of physically assaulting him when he

News18 22 Dec 2025 4:48 pm

Pilot Body Urges Calm, Restraint, Dignity After Alleged Assault In Delhi

The advisory comes after a SpiceJet passenger alleged he was assaulted by an Air India Express pilot when he objected to

NDTV 22 Dec 2025 1:46 pm

Exclusive: Passenger Thrashed By Pilot Recounts What Led To The Assault

The SpiceJet passenger who was allegedly assaulted and left bloodied by an Air India Express pilot is struggling to come

NDTV 20 Dec 2025 12:43 pm

Passenger Says Air India Express Pilot Thrashed Him, Left Him Bloodied. Airline Responds

A SpiceJet passenger alleged he was assaulted by an Air India Express pilot when he objected to the pilot cutting the bo

NDTV 20 Dec 2025 11:05 am

Dense Fog Disrupts Flights Across North and East India, Airlines Issue Advisories

Airlines including Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet issue advisories as dense fog and poor visibility disrupt flight oper

Web Dunia 18 Dec 2025 11:05 am

DGCA, IndiGo airline officials appear before parliamentary panel following recent cancellation chaos

NEW DELHI: Senior aviation officials and IndiGo Chief Operating Officer (COO) Isidro Porqueras on Wednesday appeared bef

The New Indian Express 17 Dec 2025 10:13 pm

Dense fog disrupts flights for second day; 131 services cancelled at Delhi airport

NEW DELHI: Dense fog led to flight cancellations across northern India for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, though

The New Indian Express 17 Dec 2025 12:41 am

Services in Delhi, Ayodhya, Varanasi May Be Affected Due to Bad Weather: Spicejet

The SpiceJet asked passengers to check their flight status via http://spicejet.com/#status

Deccan Chronicle 15 Dec 2025 10:48 am

8 In 10 Airline Passengers Experienced Dark Patterns In 1 year, Mostly On Indigo: Survey

Forced action, confirm shaming and bait & switch reported on Indigo, while drip pricing common on Air India, Spicejet an

News18 12 Dec 2025 1:19 pm

PMO Reviews IndiGo Disruptions; SpiceJet Set to Add 100 Daily Flights

The PMO reviews IndiGos major disruptions after 5,000+ cancellations; airline cuts flights and issues refunds. SpiceJet

Web Dunia 10 Dec 2025 4:05 pm

Spice Jet To Add Up To 100 Daily Flights Amid Surging Winter Demand

SpiceJet plans up to 100 new daily flights this winter, having added 17 aircraft recently, aiming to boost capacity and

News18 10 Dec 2025 10:46 am

13,989 pilots employed by 6 major domestic airlines: Govt

Mumbai: Six major domestic airlines have employed 13,989 pilots, with Air India and its low-cost arm, Air India Express,

The Siasat Daily 9 Dec 2025 12:21 am

'Peace in the chaos': SpiceJet's viral video sparks buzz as IndiGo's operational crisis deepens

This viral moment comes amid thousands of passengers affected by IndiGo's operational disruptions.

DNA India 7 Dec 2025 5:09 pm

18 flights cancelled at Srinagar, 4 at Jammu Airport; 11 delayed

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR/JAMMU, Dec 6: Flight operations in Jammu and Kashmir were severely affected today as a

Daily Excelsior 7 Dec 2025 4:09 am

'Two days at airport and no one to help': Passengers vent after IndiGo cancels all flights from Delhi

NEW DELHI: Agitated passengers thronged IndiGo counters across the three terminals of Delhi's Indira Gandhi Internationa

The New Indian Express 5 Dec 2025 11:10 pm

Amid IndiGo Crisis, SpiceJet Steps In With 100 Additional Flights

SpiceJet Chairman & Managing Director Ajay Singh underlined that SpiceJet has been extending help by running 100 additio

NDTV 5 Dec 2025 9:28 pm

Stuck In IndiGo Chaos? SpiceJet Adds Extra Flights For Passengers On These Routes

SpiceJet announced a series of extra departures for December 5 and 6, noting that it is working to support passengers af

News18 5 Dec 2025 5:28 pm

SpiceJet flight makes emergency landing in Jaipur after suspected hydraulic issue

NEW DELHI: A total of 189 passengers on board a Spicejet flight from Mumbai to Jaipur had a scare midair due to a suspec

The New Indian Express 3 Dec 2025 12:01 am

Normalcy returns to Indian skies, Air India cancels six flights to carry out precautionary checks

NEW DELHI: The chaos in Indian skies on Monday night, triggered by the volcanic eruption in Ethiopia and the eastward dr

The New Indian Express 26 Nov 2025 12:16 am

Massive ash cloud drifts toward northern India as Ethiopias Hayli Gubbi erupts after 10,000 years

After the long-silent volcano erupted for the first time in nearly 10,000 years, a massive ash cloud from Ethiopia's Hay

The New Indian Express 25 Nov 2025 1:03 am