Indian aviation
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 Completes Refund Process for December 2025 Flight Cancellations as CEO Meets Aviation Regulator
Dec 11, 2025 09:20 pm CST
IndiGo has processed refunds for all cancelled flights from the December 2025 operational disruption and announced additional compensation measures for affected passengers. CEO Pieter Elbers met with the DGCA as part of efforts to address customer complaints, with the airline offering INR 10,000 travel vouchers to severely impacted travelers in addition to government-mandated compensation.
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 Stock Plummets 10%: Rs 37,000 Crore Market Value Erased Amid Massive Flight Disruptions
Dec 08, 2025 08:22 pm CST
InterGlobe Aviation, IndiGo's parent company, faces severe market devaluation with stocks plunging 10% following prolonged flight disruptions. The airline has lost 16.4% of its stock value over seven consecutive sessions, wiping out Rs 37,000 crore in market capitalization as it struggles to implement new flight duty time regulations. Despite forming a Crisis Management Group, analysts remain pessimistic about recovery prospects.
IndiGo Recovery Progress: CEO Reports 1,650 Flights Operating as Service Restoration Continues
Dec 07, 2025 08:23 pm CST
IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers announces significant recovery progress with 1,650 flights operating on Sunday and 137 of 138 destinations back in service. After days of widespread cancellations affecting thousands of passengers, the airline is improving system stability and achieving 75% on-time performance while implementing earlier notification systems for necessary cancellations.
Software Glitch at Delhi Airport's Air Traffic Control System Caused Widespread Flight Disruptions
Dec 04, 2025 06:24 pm CST
The Civil Aviation Ministry has confirmed that a software malfunction in Delhi Airport's Air Traffic Control system in November caused approximately 800 flight delays over two days. The Airports Authority of India is now replacing the existing message switching system and conducting comprehensive equipment audits to prevent similar disruptions in the future.
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 Shares Plummet Amid Massive Flight Cancellations Due to New Crew Regulations
Dec 04, 2025 01:31 pm CST
IndiGo, India's largest airline, is facing significant operational challenges with over 200 flight cancellations due to crew shortages following new Flight Duty Time Limitation regulations. The disruption has caused InterGlobe Aviation shares to fall by more than 3%, reaching a five-month low of Rs 5,405. The DGCA has launched an investigation as the airline implements emergency schedule adjustments to stabilize operations over the next 48 hours.
IndiGo Challenges Rs 117.52 Crore Input Tax Credit Penalty Imposed by Kerala CGST Authorities
Dec 03, 2025 10:35 am CST
IndiGo airline faces a Rs 117.52 crore penalty from Kerala CGST authorities over input tax credit claims from 2018-2022. The company has declared the order erroneous and plans to contest it before appropriate authorities, stating the penalty will not significantly impact its financial or operational performance. Following the announcement, IndiGo shares declined 1.60% on the market.