IndiGo (6E), India’s largest airline, has announced the temporary suspension of flights to six international destinations as it responds to rising operating costs, airspace restrictions, and weaker seasonal demand.
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IndiGo (6E) has once again overtaken Air India in international passenger traffic, reinforcing its position as India’s largest airline by market share even as the ongoing West Asia crisis continues to disrupt global aviation.
IndiGo flight 6E6017 from Bengaluru to Chennai was evacuated after smoke was detected during taxiing, while a passenger video later highlighted concerns about an overwing exit during the emergency response.
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India’s aviation market shows strong growth but suffers from a limited fleet of widebody aircraft. Incoming IndiGo (6E) chief Willie Walsh described the country’s roughly 50 widebody planes as a “scandal” in an interview with the BBC.
IndiGo’s A321XLR flies non-stop Delhi to Istanbul from April 19 with dual-class seating and 50+ onward connections via Turkish Airlines.
IndiGo (6E) has appointed Willie Walsh, the former CEO of British Airways (BA) and the International Airlines Group (IAG) and outgoing Director General of IATA, as its new Chief Executive Officer.
IndiGo (6E) launches over 30 new routes from Navi Mumbai International Airport (BOM) between March 29 and April 23, 2026.