airline operations disruption
DGCA Revises Flight Duty Rules to Address IndiGo's Massive Flight Cancellation Crisis
Dec 05, 2025 04:57 pm CST
India's aviation regulator DGCA has withdrawn critical portions of the Flight Duty Time Limitations rules to resolve IndiGo's operational crisis, which has led to nearly 1,300 flight cancellations. The airline, which operates over 2,200 daily flights, admitted to miscalculating pilot requirements under new regulations mandating increased rest periods. The regulatory adjustments aim to stabilize operations during India's peak travel season while IndiGo works to progressively improve its schedule from December 6 onward.
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.