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A recent incident involving an IndiGo passenger has sparked attention regarding flight cancellations, delays, and the overall service experience provided by the airline.

In a significant move signaling its foray into the wide-body segment, budget carrier IndiGo has placed a firm order for 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft. The announcement, made by Airbus on Monday, underscores IndiGo's strategic expansion plans to cater to India's growing aviation demands.

In a significant development for India's aviation industry, IndiGo, the country's largest carrier, has agreed to place a firm order for 30 A350-900 aircraft with Airbus. This decision marks a strategic shift for IndiGo, hinting at ambitious plans to expand its international footprint and compete in the long-haul market.

In a futuristic move towards sustainable and efficient urban transport, IndiGo, in collaboration with US-based Archer Aviation, is set to launch an all-electric air taxi service in India by 2026. This groundbreaking initiative aims to significantly reduce travel time and provide a unique aerial experience for passengers.

Actor-comedian Vir Das has taken to social media to express his frustration with IndiGo airlines, highlighting what he perceives as frequent flight delays. In a recent post on X, Das shared his dismay at experiencing delays for the fifth consecutive time while flying with IndiGo, prompting a response from the airline.

In a dramatic turn of events at the Delhi airport, frustrated passengers voiced their anger against domestic carrier IndiGo after their flight to Jharkhand's Deoghar was allegedly cancelled. A video posted by news agency ANI captured the passengers shouting slogans, demanding the cessation of flight cancellations.

IndiGo's CEO, Peter Elbers, has announced plans to conduct a thorough review of the airline's operations to prevent future disruptions, following the chaos passengers faced due to dense fog in northern India. Despite acknowledging challenges arising from the recent weather conditions, Elbers assured that flight operations are expected to return to normalcy by next week.

In the aftermath of a widely circulated video capturing passengers dining on the tarmac at Mumbai airport, the Civil Aviation Ministry has imposed significant fines on IndiGo and the airport authorities. IndiGo faces a penalty of ₹1.20 crore, while Mumbai Airport is fined ₹90 lakh.

In a shocking incident, a passenger onboard an IndiGo flight (6E-2175) from Delhi to Goa physically assaulted the aircraft's co-captain while he was addressing passengers about delays caused by heavy fog. The assailant, identified as Sahil Kataria, was promptly arrested and later released on bail.

An IndiGo flight bound for Guwahati encountered an unexpected diversion today, leaving passengers stuck inside the plane for an extended period due to adverse weather conditions. Flight 6E 5319, originating from Mumbai and en route to Guwahati, was rerouted to Dhaka as attempts to land in Kolkata, the nearest airport, were hindered by inclement weather. The situation was further complicated by the closure of Bhubaneswar airport's runway, limiting the available options for the diverted flight.