A flight attendant working for an airline in India revealed that she was required to wear a surgical face mask and latex gloves throughout a flight after management objected to the shade of her lipstick.
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Noida International Airport opens in Jewar as IndiGo operates first flights, easing travel for Uttar Pradesh and Delhi-NCR.
IndiGo (6E) plans to expand the deployment of its long-haul Airbus A321XLR fleet, with the airline set to upgrade both Delhi (DEL)–Denpasar (DPS) and Mumbai (BOM)–Denpasar routes during the Northern Winter 2026/27 (NW26/27) season.
IndiGo teases a new business-class product for its Airbus A350-900 fleet, set to debut with first delivery in 2027.
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.
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.
IndiGo plans Bangalore to Perth non-stop A321XLR flight, potentially beating Qantas to direct India-Australia service from Bengaluru.
IndiGo becomes the first airline to receive 500 Airbus deliveries, leading the global order book with 1,400 aircraft as Indian aviation faces rising costs and route disruptions.
Dubai has capped foreign airlines to one daily flight until May 31 amid the Iran crisis. Indian carriers, with the highest planned capacity to DXB, face the biggest financial blow as Dubai-based Emirates and flydubai remain unrestricted.