IndiGo flight 6E-6544 from Varanasi to Mumbai was delayed by nearly three and a half hours after its assigned pilot called in sick. A replacement pilot was brought from Ahmedabad before the aircraft departed.
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IndiGo (6E) is set to expand its international network with daily flights between Mumbai and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, from November 2026.
IndiGo diverts Doha-Bengaluru flight to Muscat after a crew medical emergency, with an alternate aircraft arranged.
Air India is adding capacity on the Delhi-Manila route, while IndiGo and Philippine Airlines plan new services. Rising Indian arrivals, visa-free travel and stronger bilateral ties are driving demand for expanded India-Philippines air connectivity.
IndiGo launches Gaya-Bangkok flights from October 26, boosting Buddhist tourism and India-Thailand connectivity.
As the incoming CEO of India’s largest airline, Walsh is expected to receive a substantially enhanced package compared with his predecessor.
Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), the operator of Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), has proposed a 10-year master plan to increase the airport’s annual passenger handling capacity from 106 million to 125 million by 2032.
IndiGo is reportedly in early discussions with Embraer for a major E2 regional jet order that could replace its ATR fleet, expand regional capacity, and support the Brazilian manufacturer’s long-term aircraft manufacturing ambitions in India.
In 2026, IndiGo pilot salaries remain among the strongest in India’s airline industry.
IndiGo will deploy Airbus A321XLR on Mumbai to Amsterdam flights to retain AMS slots before A350 deliveries begin.