IndiGo (6E) launches over 30 new routes from Navi Mumbai International Airport (BOM) between March 29 and April 23, 2026.
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Air India Flight AI116, diverted to Medina on March 19 after a false cargo fire alert, safely resumed its journey to Mumbai — but left behind approximately 280 checked bags.
IndiGo flight 6E 579 from Visakhapatnam declared a full emergency at Delhi’s IGI Airport on March 28, 2026, after reporting a suspected engine failure.
Air India (AI) flight AI 111 from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), Delhi, to London Heathrow (LHR) made a U-turn after crew reported technical issues on March 26, 2026.
Air India restarts its Delhi to Rome route with four weekly Boeing 787 flights, enhancing connectivity between India, Italy, and Asia.
Air India Express (IX) will discontinue its services from Hindon Airport (HDX) at the end of the winter schedule, marking a short-lived presence at the regional airport.
Air India is increasing its Boeing 787 pilot workforce to handle extended international routes caused by ongoing airspace restrictions and rising crew fatigue.
Air India introduces a BMI-based fitness policy for cabin crew, linking compliance to active duty status and pay eligibility.
Air India flight AI185 returned to Delhi after nearly nine hours due to using an unapproved aircraft type for Canada operations.
Air India (AI) has detected widespread misuse of its Employee Leisure Travel (ELT) policy by more than 4,000 employees after an internal investigation uncovered irregular claims.