IndiGo crew shortage
IndiGo Crisis: Over 500 Flights Cancelled as Passengers Face 12+ Hour Delays and Airport Chaos Across India
Dec 05, 2025 12:39 pm CST
IndiGo, one of India's largest airlines, continues to face severe operational challenges resulting in over 500 flight cancellations nationwide. Passengers report waiting over 12 hours for luggage with no food or water provided, while thousands of suitcases pile up at terminals. The crisis, now in its fourth day, has led to protests at multiple airports as stranded travelers sleep on floors and confront unstaffed airline counters. IndiGo attributes the disruption to crew shortages and scheduling issues, warning that cancellations will continue for several more days.
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.