Your next airport selfie or reel could get your phone confiscated or even put you on the no-fly list: DGCA's new rule every traveller should knowNew DGCA guidelines prohibit unauthorised photography and videography in sensitive airport areas. Passengers caught recording in restricted...
01 Jun, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
Kedarnath Yatra on high alert: IMD warns of heavy rain & thunderstorms, check Dehradun traffic plan before you travelThe India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for Kedarnath, warning of thunderstorms and strong winds, placing the ongoing...
23 May, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
Airport operators to keep records of security hold area, tarmac photos for 3 years: DGCAAirport operators now face a new directive from the DGCA. They must keep records of all photographs taken in security hold areas and on the...
11 May, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
Pilots warn delay in rest rules is putting flight safety at riskPilots' body ALPA has alerted the DGCA about risks from delayed flight duty rules. They warn that ongoing relaxations for airlines weaken s...
01 May, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
DGCA issues warning letter to IndiGo over December 2025 faresIndia's largest airline, IndiGo, has come under the scrutiny of the DGCA, which has issued a formal notice concerning fare levels set in De...
23 Apr, 2026, 07.07 PM IST
IndiGo disruptions: Pilots’ body slams DGCA over fine on IndiGo, calls ₹22.2 crore penalty inadequatePilots have slammed the aviation regulator DGCA for a small fine on IndiGo. Thousands of flights were cancelled and many more delayed in De...
19 Jan, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
DGCA fines IndiGo ₹22.20 cr for December meltdown, warns CEO, COO and SVP Operations over failuresIndiGo faces a hefty ₹22.20 crore penalty from DGCA for massive flight disruptions in December 2025, impacting over three lakh passengers. ...
17 Jan, 2026, 11.50 PM IST
Akasa Air faces DGCA heat for lapses; warning letter issued to airline's accountable managerDGCA warned Akasa Air's accountable manager for regulatory lapses, including a hard landing incident and non-revision of operations manual....
15 Jan, 2025, 11.02 AM IST
DGCA warns Akasa Air to be more vigilant in handling dangerous goodsAviation security watchdog DGCA has directed Akasa Air to carry out internal audits at all its cargo handling facilities following lapses i...
14 Jan, 2025, 07.12 PM IST
Airprox incidents in Indian airspace fell in 2023: DGCAThe Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has reported a significant reduction in unstabilised flight approaches and risk-bearing ai...
04 Sep, 2024, 04.10 PM IST
DGCA slaps Rs 30 lakh fine on IndiGo for four tail strike incidents in six monthsIndia's aviation regulator DGCA on Friday imposed a penalty of Rs 30 lakh on IndiGo airline for four tail strike incidents in six months of...
28 Jul, 2023, 03.34 PM IST
Rule on alcoholic test endangers lives: Pilots to DGCAPilots say that flights from international stations are exempt from pre-flight medical test because carriers find it difficult to depute do...
11 Sep, 2017, 10.04 PM IST
Airlines to be blamed for most fog delays, says DGCA"Airlines or airports are not prepared to handle flights during fog. Aviation authorities issue the usual warnings, and by the time this dr...
16 Dec, 2016, 10.54 AM IST
Airport operators put SpiceJet on cash-and-carryThe DGCA warning came after it discovered that SpiceJet was not following its order barring the airline from booking advance fares.
09 Dec, 2014, 04.39 AM IST
Jet Airways, SpiceJet get safety warningSpiceJet, which was the second largest passenger carrier in October in terms of market share, was also seen to be in violation of DGCA norm...
13 Dec, 2013, 05.38 AM IST
DGCA warns Bihar on flight safety issues at Patna airportDGCA has warned Bihar government to take urgent steps to upgrade flight safety at the Patna airport or else it will have only small aircraf...
10 Sep, 2013, 05.12 PM IST
- Vijay Mallya discusses Kingfisher recovery plan with DGCA top brass
Sources said the airline's plans for its recapitalisation, restoring its curtailed services and the steps being taken by it on safety issue...
30 Jan, 2012, 11.58 AM IST