air travel disruption
IndiGo Announces Rs 500 Crore Compensation Plan for Stranded Passengers After Major Flight Disruptions
Dec 13, 2025 11:48 am CST
IndiGo has committed over Rs 500 crore in compensation to passengers affected by recent flight cancellations and delays. The airline is identifying customers stranded at airports on December 3-5, 2025, and promises hassle-free refunds. While resuming normal operations with 2,000 daily flights, IndiGo faces increased DGCA scrutiny and has appointed aviation experts to analyze the root cause of the disruptions.
IndiGo Flight Crisis: Over 170 Cancellations Nationwide as Crew Shortage Enters Third Day
Dec 04, 2025 02:21 pm CST
IndiGo, India's largest budget airline, faces massive operational disruptions for the third consecutive day, with over 170 flight cancellations expected on Thursday. Thousands of passengers remain stranded at major airports across Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru due to crew shortages following new flight duty time regulations. The DGCA has summoned airline officials as they struggle to normalize operations amid growing passenger frustration.
Hyderabad Airport Maintains Normal Operations Despite Widespread IndiGo Flight Cancellations
Dec 03, 2025 09:58 pm CST
GMR Hyderabad International Airport has confirmed that despite IndiGo airlines facing significant operational and technical challenges resulting in 33 flight cancellations over December 2-3, the airport's overall operations remain normal. The disruption is part of a wider crisis affecting major Indian airports, with nearly 200 cancellations reported nationwide, partially attributed to revised Flight Duty Time Limitation regulations.
Hayli Gubbi Volcano Eruption in Ethiopia Subsides After Causing Widespread Disruption to Air Travel and Local Communities
Nov 26, 2025 09:52 am CST
Ethiopia's dormant Hayli Gubbi volcano has subsided after a rare eruption that covered nearby villages in ash, caused respiratory issues for residents, threatened livestock, and disrupted international flight paths. The eruption, the first recorded in 10,000 years, sent ash clouds across multiple countries, leading to dozens of flight cancellations as the volcanic plume moved from the Red Sea toward China.
US Government Shutdown Enters Record 36th Day: Impacts on Air Travel, Federal Workers, and Economic Stability
Nov 05, 2025 05:06 pm CST
The US government shutdown has reached a record 36 days, creating widespread disruption across essential services. Unpaid air traffic controllers are increasingly absent as holiday travel season approaches, while 1.25 million federal employees work without pay or face furlough. Economic impacts include potential GDP reduction, delayed tax refunds, suspended healthcare data collection, and partial SNAP benefit payments. With both political parties firmly entrenched, resolution remains elusive despite mounting public pressure and recent Democratic electoral victories.
Alaska Airlines Resumes Service After IT Outage Causes 229 Flight Cancellations
Oct 24, 2025 05:20 pm CST
Alaska Airlines has resumed operations after an IT outage forced the cancellation of 229 flights. The airline is working to reposition aircraft and crews while assisting affected passengers. Travelers are advised to check flight status before heading to the airport, as additional disruptions may occur. This follows a similar technology failure that affected the carrier in July.
Heavy Rainfall and Thunderstorms Disrupt Delhi: Airlines Issue Travel Advisories as IMD Declares Orange Alert
Sep 30, 2025 05:59 pm CST
Delhi was hit by heavy rainfall and thunderstorms on Tuesday, bringing relief from scorching temperatures but causing widespread waterlogging and travel disruptions. Major airlines including IndiGo and Air India have issued advisories warning passengers about potential flight delays, while the IMD has declared an orange alert for continued heavy precipitation across the National Capital Region.