Airline cites rising costs, airspace restrictions
An IndiGo Airbus plane's inaugural flight from Mumbai receives a water cannon salute after landing at Krabi Airport on March 23, 2025. (Photo: Airports Department)
IndiGo, India's largest airline, on Thursday said it would suspend operations to six international destinations, including Krabi, citing higher operating costs and broader pressure from continued airspace restrictions.The move comes a week after IndiGo reported a fourth-quarter loss, largely due to higher jet fuel costs.
The Iran conflict has disrupted air travel through airspace closures, longer flight reroutings and a sharp rise in jet fuel prices, increasing cost pressures on airlines globally.
Pakistan's airspace ban on Indian carriers, imposed amid military tensions last year, has also increased flight times and operating costs.
