Analysts feel that IndiGo’s strong operational metrics and dominant market share augur well for them to benefit from easing oil prices, stability in the rupee and a revival in travel demand
The inaugural flight carried villagers from the Jewar region whose land was acquired by the Uttar Pradesh government for the airport’s first phase of development.
A source told PTI that a tissue paper with "bomb" written on it was found inside the lavatory of the aircraft, triggering panic. However, officials later confirmed it was a hoax.
The same aircraft departed 103 minutes later after being cleared for operations and landed at Mumbai International Airport at 10.29 pm, instead of its scheduled arrival time of 8.40 pm.
The airline attributed the temporary adjustments to "a traditionally softer demand in the upcoming quarter and an incredibly challenging cost environment".
