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Topic: Airlines

Antitrust watchdog Competition Commission to probe IndiGo flight disruptions

While the commission didn’t mention provisions under which IndiGo's market domination would be examined, Competition Act 2002 prohibits abuse of dominant position by any enterprise.

IndiGo crisis shows perils of India’s corporate dominance

IndiGo, with 65.6% market share, and its closest rival Air India Group with 25.7%, mean the industry operates as a near-duopoly, experts say.

IndiGo’s profits dipped, most airlines sunk into losses last fiscal even as flier numbers soared

Despite growing passenger volume, 11 out of 14 carriers reported losses in 2023-24. IndiGo recorded profit of Rs 8,167 crore, which reduced to Rs 7.253 crore in 2024-25.

United Airlines plane catches fire on runway in Houston, all passengers safe

There were 104 passengers & five crew members on board, the New York Post reported. This marks the third airplane disaster the US has witnessed in a week.

Publicity stunts or larger conspiracy? Closer look at ‘hoax’ bomb threats & hurdles for agencies

A deep dive into emergency procedures triggered by a bomb threat, the various kinds of threats including hoaxes & challenges faced by agencies in investigating these threats.

Day after mass sick leave by employees, Air India Express fires crew members, cancels 85 more flights

About 300 employees had called in sick Wednesday, allegedly in protest against mismanagement of airlines. Remaining staff given ultimatum to rejoin work by end of Thursday.

Vistara operations have stabilised, ‘should have planned better’, CEO Kannan tells employees

The Tata-owned airline had to cancel flights in the past few weeks, the key reasons being crew unavailablity and stretched pilot rosters.

DGCA fines Air India Rs 1.10 cr for ‘safety violations’

Aviation regulator says ‘investigation prima facie revealed non-compliance’, following which show cause notice was issued to Air India.

IndiGo assault not one-off case. CISF dealt with 15 unruly passengers in first 15 days of 2024

CISF data show 167 such cases of unruly fliers were reported last year from 67 airports under the force's security cover. ThePrint explains aviation rules governing such cases.

‘Donkey flight’ held in Paris not first, Indians are trying to emigrate to US in record numbers

The case of a chartered flight ferrying 303 passengers to Nicaragua is just the latest in a record year for Indians seeking to emigrate to the US via the Mexican and Canadian borders. 

On Camera

India has 7.4% growth, but faltering tax revenue could have implications in coming fiscal year

In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Army chief lambasts Chinese infra push in Shaksgam Valley. ‘We consider it illegal action’

Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.