
Ishita Nigam
@ishitanigam1
Flight operations lead at IXIGO who managed 24/7 refund operations and handled surges of 1,000+ tickets a day.
What I'm looking for
At IXIGO, I directed 24/7 flight operations and managed a specialized team handling complex cancellations, partial payments, and refund disputes. During major airline disruptions, I handled peak surges of 1,000+ tickets a day while maintaining more than 98% SLA adherence.
I also worked across group bookings, airline refunds, and DGCA escalations, and coached operations teams on root-cause analysis. Earlier, at GO-FIRST LIMITED, I supported passengers through airport ground operations, including ticketing, check-in, and disrupted flights.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Subject Matter Expert – Flight Operations, DGCA & Refund Operations
Apr 2026 - Oct 2026 (6 months)
Directed daily shift operations and roster management for a team of 15+ L1/L2 executives across 24/7 rotational queues, sustaining >98% SLA compliance. Led a specialized 10-member operations team for high-complexity flight cancellation refunds, partial payments, credit-shell conversions, and chargeback dispute reconciliations.
Administered end-to-end domestic and international flight refund validations, cross-verifying complex airline fare rules, tax breakdowns, cancellation penalties, and PNR historical transaction logs. Coordinated with partner airline commercial support desks to unfreeze stuck refunds and resolve aging financial discrepancies within target Turnaround Time.
Managed full-lifecycle group desk operations including lead conversion, airline fare negotiations, passenger data validation, block seat inventory allocations, ticketing, and post-sales support. Executed ticket issuance, re-issuances, and name corrections across GDS platforms and proprietary airline portals.
Spearheaded post-sales onboarding operations for assigned client leads, verifying customer documentation and steering learners through the complete orientation process. Managed end-to-end student loan disbursal workflows and facilitated cross-functional communication between admissions, finance, and operations.
Customer Service Executive – Airport Ground Operations
Go First Limited
Nov 2018 - Oct 2021 (2 years 11 months)
Delivered exceptional customer service to airline passengers in a professional airport terminal environment, executing passenger terminal services across flight reservations, GDS ticketing, check-in counters, seat assignments, boarding gate management, and baggage handling. Managed severe irregular flight operations and extended delays, re-accommodating travelers in compliance with airline policy
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Bachelor of Arts, Tourism Studies
Pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Tourism Studies.
APTECH Aviation
Professional Airport Management & Customer Care, Aviation Management
Completed the Professional Airport Management & Customer Care program in 2018.
Karavali Institute of Technology
Diploma, Aeronautical Engineering
Completed a Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering in 2017.
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