The government has stepped in after IndiGo cancelled hundreds of flights across India this week, leaving thousands of passengers stranded. Following directives from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), IndiGo has pledged to provide full refunds, hotel accommodation, meals, and other support to affected travellers, while restoring normal operations by February 10, 2026. Widespread cancellations, sweeping relief 👉🏽 IndiGo cancelled over 500

The long-dormant Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia’s Afar region erupted for the first time in nearly 10,000–12,000 years, sending a massive ash plume high into the upper atmosphere. The ash cloud travelled across the Red Sea and the Arabian Peninsula before drifting into Indian airspace, prompting aviation authorities to issue urgent safety measures. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) advised all airlines to avoid affected routes and modify flight paths and altitudes to prevent airc