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Delhi IGI Climbs to 28th Globally as Aviation Shifts to a Hospitality Mindset

Newsmantra — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:31:15 +0000

NEW DELHI — In a milestone that highlights India’s expanding footprint in global aviation, Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport has climbed four places to claim the 28th spot in the prestigious 2026 Skytrax World Airport Rankings. Handling nearly 79 million passengers annually, Delhi International Airport Ltd. (DIAL) secured its position as the only Indian hub in the global top 30, while retaining its crown as the “Best Airport in India & South Asia.”

The achievement marks a broader philosophical shift in global travel: airports are no longer viewed simply as transit networks with gates, but as a traveler’s first intimate experience with a nation’s brand.

Delhi IGI: Competing at Global ScaleAs global airlines like Air India, IndiGo, Singapore Airlines, and Emirates funnel millions of international business leaders, diplomats, and tourists through the capital, Delhi Airport has balanced staggering traffic loads with an increasingly polished passenger experience.The Scale: Serving nearly 79 million passengers annually, placing it alongside some of the absolute busiest transit vectors on earth.

The Focus: Moving beyond infrastructure to emphasize transit comfort, cultural showcases (such as the terminal’s iconic Mudra hand gestures), and streamlined border handling.

The Strategic Takeaway

For India’s booming economy, Delhi Airport’s upward trajectory is a strong signal. As international travel accelerates, global airports are actively competing for a larger share of tourism revenue, high-value airline partnerships, and international transit spending.

By prioritizing passenger sentiment over just expanding terminal footprints, Delhi’s steady climb indicates that Indian aviation is evolving to treat infrastructure as the baseline, and the passenger experience as the true differentiator.

DGCA Orders 10% Cut In IndiGo’s Winter Schedule Flight Operations

Newsmantra — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 07:21:01 +0000

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation, DGCA has directed IndiGo to reduce its Winter Schedule 2025 operations by 10 per cent across sectors, citing significant flight disruptions and the airline’s inability to efficiently operate the approved schedule.

The airline watchdog said in a notice that IndiGo was approved for 64 thousand 346 flights in November this year but it operated 59 thousand 438 flights and recorded 951 cancellations.

Despite being allowed a 6 percent schedule enhancement with 403 aircraft for the season, IndiGo deployed only 344 aircraft in November. The DGCA asked Indigo to submit a revised schedule by 5 PM today.

DGCA Reviews IndiGo Reply on Flight Disruptions and Cancellations

Newsmantra — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 09:37:31 +0000

NEW DELHI – The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has received and is reviewing IndiGo’s response to the show-cause notice issued over recent large-scale flight disruptions and cancellations across its network. The airline expressed regret and apologised to passengers, attributing the disruption to an unfortunate and unforeseeable combination of multiple factors. DGCA said it is examining the reply and will take appropriate enforcement action in due course. Meanwhile, IndiGo stated that refunds amounting to over ?827 crore have been processed, with the balance under way for cancellations up to the 15th of the month, over 4,500 bags have been returned to customers, and more than 1,800 flights are being operated to restore network connectivity.

launch of a New Air Route by IndiGo

Newsmantra — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 07:58:24 +0000

Marking the launch of a New Air Route by IndiGo Airlines, linking Vijayawada with Kurnool Airport, HMCA, Sh. Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu in the esteemed presence of Chairman AAI, Sh. Vipin Kumar and other dignitaries formally inaugurated and virtually flagged off the Inaugural Flight. Operating thrice weekly, this New Flight Service is set to enhance Regional Connectivity and

Delhi Airport’s Terminal 1 will resume full operations from April 15

Newsmantra — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 08:39:48 +0000

All flights currently operating from Terminal 2 (T2) will be relocated to T1. Currently, Terminal 2 handles approximately 270-280 air traffic movements and serves over 46,000 passengers per day. At T2, primarily Akasa Air and IndiGo airline operates.These flights will be shifted to T1 starting April 15, 2025.

IndiGo saw impressive growth in passenger numbers and capacity

Newsmantra — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 13:12:29 +0000

MUMBAI. IndiGo saw impressive growth in passenger numbers and capacity, serving a record 31.1 million passengers. A growing fleet of 437 planes are fueling its journey toward becoming a full-service airline with business class options by 2025. IndiGo show mixed performance, with an 18% dip in profit to Rs 2,449 crore.

Domestic air traffic grows to 16.13 cr in 2024

Newsmantra — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 12:33:43 +0000

India’s domestic air traffic reached 16.13 crore in 2024, marking a 6 per cent increase year-on-year. Airlines expanded their fleets and networks to meet growing demand. IndiGo led with a 64.4 per cent market share, followed by Air India at 26.4 per cent. December witnessed flight cancellations and delays impacting passengers, with significant compensation provided.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Wednesday said airlines carried over 1.49 crore passengers in December 2024, an increase of 8.19 per cent compared to December 2023 when it stood at nearly 1.38 crore.

Rashmi Soni joins IndiGo as Vice President- Corporate Comms

Newsmantra — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 06:16:18 +0000

IndiGo has announced the appointment of Rashmi Soni, formerly with PayU, as Vice President – Corporate Communications (Media & PR). She succeeds C. Leekha in the role.

Rashmi joins us from PayU. A Stanford certified project manager, Rashmi has over 28 years of experience working in Leadership roles with multinational technology brands like Adobe, Tata Teleservices, Ericsson, Hughes Software Systems (now Aricent). She has also worked with Vistara, where she worked as the Vice President & Head of Corporate Communication and was part of Vistara’s launch team. ADGULLY

NEWS MANTRA UPDATES

Newsmantra — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 04:02:05 +0000

August 7 -2024

1 . NEW DELHI . Govt mulls diluting up to 5% stake in LIC in FY25; Business Line

2 . NEW DELHI . Coal India & GAIL Sign a JV for Setting up Coal to SNG Plant. The plant to come up in Raniganjarea of Eastern Coalfields Limited, West Bengal.

3 . NEW DELHI . Assets worth Rs 3.86 lakh cr monetised in 3 years to FY24; coal sector highest contributor.

4 . KOCHI . KSEB was criticised for missing low-cost electricity procurement with SVJN.. Mathru Bhoomi

5 . NEW DELHI . Govt. of Uganda Dedicates Sub-Stations Built with POWERGRID as PMC.

6 . NEW DELHI . PFC Q1 Results: Net profit rises 24% to Rs 3,718 crore.

7. KOLKATA . Shipping Corporation sale on the verge of collapse as bidders said to lose interest.

8 . NEW DELHI . HUDCO and RITES Limited Sign MoU to Boost Infrastructure and Urban Development in India.

9 . NEW DELHI . PFC Independent Directors Raise Concerns Over Rs.20,000-cr Loan Plan for SP Group; MINT

10 . NEW DELHI . IndiGo offers business class on 12 routes, tickets start at Rs 18000; Business Standard

11 . NEW DELHI . Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya In Collaboration With Airbus Begins Its First Executive Training Program For Aviation Sector In New Delhi

12 . NEW DELHI. ONGC was honoured with the EEF Global Environment Award 2024 for reducing pollution and environmental management.

13 . BANGLURU. Graphisads was recognised as an OOH Regional Powerhouse at the recently concluded National Outdoor Advertising Convention.

14 . MUMBAI. Govt appoints CS Setty as SBI chairman; Rana Ashutosh Kumar Singh to take-over as MD; Deccan Herald

15 . NEW DELHI . PESB selects Manoj Kumar Agarwal for Director (Technical), BCCL.

16 . NEW DELHI . The government appoints Harish Dudani as a Member in CERC.

NEWS MANTRA UPDATES

Newsmantra — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 04:41:45 +0000

July 26 -2024
1 . NEW DELHI .Finance Secy highlights divestment plans, says won’t announce in advance as govt wants best value for public companies. ET
2 . NEW DELHI . Aviation minister says customer is king, promises probe into allegations of abrupt airfare hike; The Economic Times
3. NEW DELHI . Govt focused on becoming a more privatised economy: DIPAM Secretary on PSE policy timeline; Money Control
4 . NEW DELHI .Coal-based power capacity needs investment of Rs 6.67 lakh cr to meet demand by 2032: Power Ministry; ET
5. NEW DELHI . PSU mergers overhyped; HR issues will lead to problems: DIPAM Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey. Money Control
6 . NEW DELHI . The aviation minister says the customer is king and promises to probe into allegations of an abrupt airfare hike. He said the airfare is market driven and many factors come into play while deciding the fare of any sector. Telegraph
7 . NEW DELHI . No plan on the table to merge more PSBs: Joshi. The 2021 budget proposal to privatise two PSBs is still under consideration; . Financial Express
8 . NEW DELHI . NHAI not facing financial crises, pre-paid Rs 15,700 cr bank loan: Gadkari; Business Standard
9 . NEW DELHI . Steel Ministry in talks with FinMin to pursue policy measures to curb surging steel imports, protect domestic market; Business Line
10. Guwahati. . Oil India signs MoU with Numaligarh Refinery Ltd for railway connectivity
11 . NEW DELHI . ONGC signs PML deed with Coal India for Coal Bed Methane Block.
12 . NEW DELHI . DGCA probes AI Express crew strike that caused flight cancellations – Business Standard
13 . NEW DELHI .Union Power Minister Shri Manohar Lal inaugurates the National Feeder Monitoring System Control Centre at REC Limited on its 55th Foundation Day.
14 . MUMBAI . IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet alert flyers as flights delayed, cancelled amid Mumbai rain; Hindustan Times
15. MUMBAI . MTNL’s Land Monetisation Faces Hurdles Amidst State Government Lease Complications. Money Contro
16 . NEW DELHI . SAIL Chairman praises Budget’s focus on infrastructure Focus – Daily Pioneer
17. NEW DELHI .NLCIL Undertakes Mass Tree Plantation Drive To Commemorate Vriksharopan Abhiyan- 2024