airline crisis
Civil Aviation Ministry Caps Airfares Amid IndiGo Flight Crisis: Passenger Protection Measures Implemented
Dec 06, 2025 04:58 pm CST
The Civil Aviation Ministry has implemented airfare caps following widespread IndiGo flight cancellations, protecting passengers from price surges. The directive mandates refund completion by December 7, while IndiGo's operational recovery is expected by mid-December. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu confirms that major airport congestion is being resolved as the airline begins resuming limited operations.
IndiGo Flight Cancellations: How Passengers' Lives Were Disrupted at Chennai Airport
Dec 05, 2025 11:42 pm CST
For three consecutive days, IndiGo's massive flight cancellations at Chennai airport left passengers stranded, disrupting crucial commitments including job appointments, national competitions, and family vacations. The crisis worsened when CISF blocked passenger entry, forcing travelers to seek expensive alternatives while facing poor communication from the airline.
Massive Disruption: Hundreds Stranded as IndiGo Cancels Over 500 Flights Across Major Indian Airports
Dec 05, 2025 02:32 pm CST
IndiGo's operational crisis enters its fourth consecutive day with over 523 flight cancellations affecting major airports in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. Passengers report inadequate communication, lack of rebooking options, and surging alternative flight prices. The airline has apologized and requested regulatory exemptions while warning that disruptions may continue for several more days.
