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Government to Curtail IndiGo's Winter Flight Schedule Following Major Operational Disruptions
Dec 09, 2025 11:20 am CST
Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu announces plans to reduce IndiGo's flight operations and redistribute routes to other airlines after recent disruptions. The airline has already processed Rs 745 crore in refunds and returned most stranded passenger luggage.
IndiGo Faces Severe Criticism from Pilots' Federation Over Staffing Strategy Amid Flight Cancellations
Dec 04, 2025 03:29 pm CST
The Federation of Indian Pilots has strongly criticized IndiGo's operational strategy following widespread flight disruptions. Despite having two years to prepare for new flight duty regulations, the airline allegedly maintained a hiring freeze, resulting in over 150 flight cancellations on December 3. While other carriers adapted successfully to the new norms, IndiGo's expansion without sufficient pilot recruitment has raised serious concerns about operational responsibility during the challenging winter fog season.
IndiGo Flight Crisis: Over 200 Cancellations Leave Thousands Stranded Amid Crew Shortage and Regulatory Changes
Dec 04, 2025 02:49 pm CST
IndiGo, India's largest airline, is facing a severe operational crisis with more than 200 flights cancelled since November 2. New crew duty-time regulations have led to widespread disruptions, leaving passengers stranded for up to 14 hours with minimal communication. The airline has acknowledged the issues and apologized as India's aviation regulator calls for an emergency meeting to address the situation affecting thousands of travelers nationwide.