Indian aviation disruption
IndiGo Cancels Over 560 Flights Across Major Indian Airports Due to Regulatory Changes
Dec 08, 2025 08:20 pm CST
IndiGo, India's largest domestic carrier, cancelled 562 flights from six major metro airports on Monday as it continues to grapple with operational challenges caused by recent regulatory changes. The airline saw its highest number of cancellations at Bengaluru airport, while showing modest improvement in on-time performance. The disruptions have affected hundreds of thousands of passengers across India's aviation network.
IndiGo CEO Apologizes as Airline Cancels Over 1,000 Flights Due to New Pilot Rest Regulations
Dec 05, 2025 11:21 pm CST
IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers has issued a public apology after the airline cancelled more than half of its daily flights due to new pilot rest regulations. The crisis is expected to continue through Saturday with nearly 1,000 more cancellations, though full normalization is anticipated between December 10-15. The DGCA has granted temporary exemptions while Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has ordered a high-level inquiry into the situation.
Priyanka Chaturvedi Calls for Parliamentary Address on IndiGo's Massive Flight Disruptions
Dec 05, 2025 01:22 pm CST
Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi has filed a formal notice in Rajya Sabha requesting Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu to address IndiGo's severe operational crisis, with 170-200 daily flight cancellations affecting thousands of passengers nationwide. IndiGo has requested temporary exemptions from flight duty time limitations until February 2026, promising restored operations by that date as the DGCA investigates crew shortages and regulatory transition issues.
IndiGo Crisis: Over 200 Flights Cancelled as New Flight Duty Time Regulations Impact India's Largest Airline
Dec 04, 2025 01:15 am CST
IndiGo, India's largest airline controlling over 60% of the domestic market, is facing a severe operational breakdown with approximately 200 flights cancelled across major airports. The disruption stems primarily from crew shortages following the implementation of revised Flight Duty Time Limitation regulations, compounded by technical issues and seasonal scheduling changes. Passengers report extensive delays, with on-time performance dropping to just 35%, while pilots' associations dispute the airline's explanation and attribute the crisis to inadequate workforce planning.