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SpiceJet Deploys 100 Additional Flights to Mitigate Nationwide IndiGo Cancellation Crisis
Dec 05, 2025 11:58 pm CST
As IndiGo faces unprecedented operational challenges resulting in over 500 flight delays and cancellations nationwide, SpiceJet has announced the addition of 100 supplementary flights to assist affected travelers. SpiceJet Chairman Ajay Singh confirmed this response to the crisis while the DGCA reviews IndiGo's request for temporary Flight Duty Time Limitations exemptions until 2026.
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.
Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Leads Response to Massive IndiGo Flight Disruptions Across India
Dec 05, 2025 08:11 pm CST
India's Civil Aviation Ministry has implemented round-the-clock monitoring as over 500 IndiGo flights face cancellations and delays nationwide. Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu personally inspected the ministry's control room operations while authorities coordinate with airports, airlines, and Air Traffic Control to assist stranded passengers and restore normal operations amid this unprecedented aviation crisis.
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's November Crisis: Analyzing Performance Metrics Across Indian Airlines in 2025
Dec 05, 2025 11:24 am CST
In November 2025, IndiGo experienced severe operational disruptions, accounting for 62% of all flight cancellations across Indian airlines. This analysis examines the performance metrics of major Indian carriers, including cancellation rates, passenger complaints, and on-time performance at six metropolitan airports, revealing significant disparities in operational efficiency and customer experience across the aviation sector.
IndiGo Issues Apology Following Massive Flight Disruptions and Cancellations Across India
Dec 05, 2025 08:47 am CST
IndiGo, India's largest airline, has issued a formal apology after experiencing severe operational disruptions leading to approximately 170-200 flight cancellations daily. The crisis has left thousands of passengers stranded at airports nationwide, with Delhi's IGI Airport alone seeing 150 canceled flights. The airline is working with aviation authorities to restore normal operations while advising passengers to check flight status before traveling.
IndiGo CEO Admits Service Failures Amid Massive Flight Disruptions and Recovery Efforts
Dec 05, 2025 01:24 am CST
IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers has acknowledged the airline's failure to meet customer service standards as it faces over 550 flight cancellations in a single day. In a letter to employees, Elbers explained how multiple factors including revised flight duty regulations, weather conditions, and technical issues created a cascading effect on operations. While expressing confidence in eventual recovery, he admitted normalizing the airline's extensive network presents significant challenges despite ongoing efforts to restore punctuality.
DGCA Investigates IndiGo's Mass Flight Cancellations and Delays Due to Crew Shortage Crisis
Dec 04, 2025 02:40 am CST
India's aviation regulator DGCA has launched an investigation into IndiGo airlines following over 100 flight cancellations and numerous delays caused primarily by crew shortages. The airline has implemented schedule adjustments for 48 hours while the DGCA demands explanations and mitigation plans. November saw 1,232 flight cancellations with 755 attributed to crew and Flight Duty Time Limitations constraints, resulting in on-time performance dropping from 84.1% in October to 67.7% in November.
Major Technical Glitch at Delhi Airport: How AMSS Failure Disrupted Nearly 800 Flights and Stranded Thousands
Nov 08, 2025 02:00 am CST
A critical failure in Delhi Airport's Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS) caused unprecedented disruption, delaying nearly 800 flights and affecting operations nationwide. The technical glitch forced air traffic controllers to process flight plans manually, creating massive backlogs and stranding thousands of passengers. Despite the Airports Authority of India's efforts to restore the system, the ripple effects continued across multiple airports as airlines struggled to manage the unprecedented situation.