Indian airline industry
DGCA Cuts IndiGo's Winter Schedule by 5% Following Massive Flight Cancellation Crisis
Dec 09, 2025 03:32 pm CST
Following widespread chaos at Indian airports due to hundreds of canceled flights, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation has imposed a 5% reduction on IndiGo's winter schedule. This regulatory action comes after the airline failed to efficiently manage its operations under new pilot fatigue safety regulations, resulting in approximately 110 fewer daily flights for India's largest carrier.
IndiGo Cancels Over 560 Flights Across Major Indian Airports Due to Regulatory Changes
Dec 08, 2025 08:20 pm CST
IndiGo, India's largest domestic carrier, cancelled 562 flights from six major metro airports on Monday as it continues to grapple with operational challenges caused by recent regulatory changes. The airline saw its highest number of cancellations at Bengaluru airport, while showing modest improvement in on-time performance. The disruptions have affected hundreds of thousands of passengers across India's aviation network.