IndiGo flight cancellations
DGCA Fires 4 IndiGo Safety Inspectors Following Massive Flight Cancellations and Operational Crisis
Dec 12, 2025 02:01 pm CST
India's aviation regulator DGCA has dismissed four flight inspectors overseeing IndiGo's safety compliance after the airline's operational crisis led to thousands of cancellations. The airline has been ordered to reduce operations by 10% and is offering Rs 10,000 travel vouchers to severely affected passengers while regulatory oversight teams monitor its recovery efforts.
IndiGo Chairman Apologizes for Massive Flight Disruptions and Announces External Investigation
Dec 11, 2025 12:46 am CST
IndiGo Chairman Vikram Singh Mehta has issued a formal apology for the massive flight cancellations affecting thousands of passengers nationwide. The airline's board will conduct a thorough investigation with external technical experts to identify root causes of the disruption, while denying allegations that the crisis was deliberately engineered. The DGCA has formed an oversight team and summoned IndiGo's CEO to provide a comprehensive report on the operational failures.
DGCA Deploys Oversight Teams at IndiGo Office to Monitor Operations Amid Major Flight Disruptions
Dec 10, 2025 07:27 pm CST
The aviation regulator DGCA has established two dedicated oversight teams at IndiGo's Gurugram office to monitor operations following massive flight disruptions. These teams will supervise crew utilization, passenger refunds, and other key operational aspects as the airline works to restore normalcy after over 5,000 flight cancellations since December 2, 2025. The government has ordered IndiGo to curtail 10% of its flights to stabilize operations.
Ministry of Civil Aviation Officials Monitor IndiGo Flight Cancellation Crisis at Major Indian Airports
Dec 10, 2025 05:40 am CST
Civil Aviation Ministry officials are conducting inspections at major airports across India to address the ongoing IndiGo flight cancellation crisis. Officials visited Mumbai and Kolkata airports to review passenger assistance measures, baggage handling issues, and ensure timely information updates as the airline works to resolve operational challenges that have affected thousands of travelers.
Indian Government Orders IndiGo to Cut 10% of Flights Following Massive Cancellation Crisis
Dec 09, 2025 11:10 pm CST
Following a crisis involving over 2,000 flight cancellations, the Indian government has ordered IndiGo, the country's largest airline, to reduce operations by 10%. Despite the airline's claims of normalized operations, this reduction will result in cancellation of more than 200 daily flights. The DGCA has issued show cause notices to IndiGo's leadership and launched an investigation into the internal mismanagement of crew rosters and flight schedules that caused significant passenger inconvenience.
IndiGo Airline Recovers from Massive Flight Cancellation Crisis, CEO Confirms Operations Now Stable
Dec 09, 2025 06:47 pm CST
IndiGo airline has restored normal operations after a major disruption that caused nationwide flight cancellations. CEO Pieter Albers announced the airline is "back on its feet," now operating over 1,800 daily flights across all 138 destinations. Meanwhile, the Indian government has initiated regulatory action against the airline, with the DGCA investigating the causes behind the large-scale disruption that inconvenienced thousands of passengers.
DGCA Cuts IndiGo's Winter Schedule by 5% Following Massive Flight Cancellation Crisis
Dec 09, 2025 03:32 pm CST
Following widespread chaos at Indian airports due to hundreds of canceled flights, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation has imposed a 5% reduction on IndiGo's winter schedule. This regulatory action comes after the airline failed to efficiently manage its operations under new pilot fatigue safety regulations, resulting in approximately 110 fewer daily flights for India's largest carrier.
IndiGo Crisis: Rs 827 Crore in Refunds Processed as Airline Battles Massive Flight Disruptions
Dec 08, 2025 09:39 pm CST
IndiGo airline is processing refunds worth Rs 827 crore for over 950,000 cancelled tickets as it recovers from a major operational crisis caused by new flight safety regulations. The budget carrier, which controls 60% of India's aviation market, has offered full waivers on changes and cancellations for flights between December 3-15 while facing government scrutiny and potential regulatory action.
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 Crisis Triggers Government Warning: Civil Aviation Minister Promises Strict Action After Flight Cancellations
Dec 08, 2025 05:27 pm CST
India's Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu has warned of tough action against IndiGo following widespread flight cancellations caused by crew shortages. The disruption, which stranded thousands of passengers, resulted from implementation challenges with new safety regulations addressing pilot fatigue. Government officials have initiated an investigation while temporarily relaxing the requirements to restore normal operations.