Flight Duty Time Limitations
IndiGo Cancels Record 550 Flights: How Crew Shortages and New Regulations Are Disrupting India's Largest Airline
Dec 05, 2025 01:49 am CST
IndiGo, India's largest airline, has cancelled over 550 flights in a single day, creating unprecedented disruption across multiple airports. The cancellations stem from miscalculated crew requirements under new Flight Duty Time Limitation regulations, technological issues, and seasonal challenges. With on-time performance plummeting to 19.7%, aviation authorities have intervened as the airline warns disruptions may continue for several more days while they implement remedial measures.
IndiGo CEO Admits Service Failures Amid Massive Flight Disruptions and Recovery Efforts
Dec 05, 2025 01:24 am CST
IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers has acknowledged the airline's failure to meet customer service standards as it faces over 550 flight cancellations in a single day. In a letter to employees, Elbers explained how multiple factors including revised flight duty regulations, weather conditions, and technical issues created a cascading effect on operations. While expressing confidence in eventual recovery, he admitted normalizing the airline's extensive network presents significant challenges despite ongoing efforts to restore punctuality.
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.
IndiGo Crisis: Over 200 Flights Cancelled Due to New Crew Regulations and Operational Challenges
Dec 03, 2025 11:44 pm CST
India's largest airline IndiGo faces severe operational disruptions with over 200 flights cancelled and hundreds delayed across major airports, affecting thousands of passengers. The crisis stems from new Flight Duty Time Limitation rules implemented on November 1, acute crew shortages, technical glitches at major airports, and winter congestion. Unlike competitors, IndiGo's extensive network and night-time operations make adaptation particularly challenging.