DGCA issues warning to IndiGo over dangerous goods handling lapses

Delhi : India's aviation regulator has issued a warning to IndiGo after identifying procedural lapses in the airline's handling of dangerous goods following a cargo spill reported earlier this year.

In a regulatory filing, InterGlobe Aviation, IndiGo's parent company, said the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued the warning in connection with a cargo spillage detected after a flight landed in January 2026. A subsequent audit found deviations from the airline's standard operating procedures and certain requirements under India's Aircraft (Carriage of Dangerous Goods) Rules, 2026.

The filing did not disclose the nature of the cargo involved or provide further details about the incident.

The DGCA has instructed IndiGo to submit an action taken report outlining the corrective measures adopted to address the identified shortcomings.

The airline said the warning is not expected to have any material impact on its financial position, operations, or overall business activities.