IndiGo flight cancellations

Tech Couple Forced to Attend Their Own Wedding Reception Virtually Due to IndiGo Flight Cancellations
Dec 05, 2025 08:25 pm CST
A newlywed tech couple from Bengaluru had to attend their own wedding reception virtually when widespread IndiGo flight cancellations left them stranded in Bhubaneswar. The couple's unique solution highlights the broader impact of IndiGo's operational crisis, which has resulted in hundreds of cancelled flights across India due to pilot shortage and FDTL regulation implementation issues.
Singapore High Commissioner Misses Staff Wedding Due to IndiGo Flight Cancellation Crisis
Dec 05, 2025 05:17 pm CST
Singapore High Commissioner Simon Wong was unable to attend his staff member's wedding in Jharkhand as IndiGo's widespread operational disruptions continue for the fourth day, with over 550 flights cancelled nationwide. The airline expects operations to fully stabilize by February 10, while passengers face significant travel disruptions.
Domestic Flight Prices Soar Higher Than International Travel Amid IndiGo's Massive Cancellation Crisis
Dec 05, 2025 04:58 pm CST
IndiGo's widespread flight cancellations have caused domestic airfares in India to skyrocket, with routes like Delhi-Kolkata now costing more than international flights to Europe. With over 500 flights cancelled in a single day due to pilot shortages under new rest regulations, passengers face limited options and prices up to three times higher than normal, creating an unprecedented crisis in India's domestic air travel market.
Massive Disruption: IndiGo Cancels Over 1,300 Flights Due to Pilot Shortage and New FDTL Regulations
Dec 05, 2025 03:50 pm CST
India's largest airline IndiGo has cancelled nearly 1,300 flights in four days due to pilot shortages under new Flight Duty Time Limitation rules. All Delhi departures were cancelled until midnight, while Chennai flights to major cities were suspended until 6 PM. CEO Pieter Elbers apologized to passengers as the airline requests regulatory exemptions until February 2026 to stabilize operations.
IndiGo Crisis Deepens: Staff Open Letter Reveals Planning Failures Behind Massive Flight Cancellations
Dec 05, 2025 02:33 pm CST
An alleged open letter from IndiGo staff has gone viral, claiming the ongoing airport chaos affecting thousands of passengers stems from management planning failures rather than operational issues. With over 500 flights cancelled and the airline's on-time performance dropping to under 20%, the letter suggests frontline workers are bearing the consequences of strategic decisions related to new crew duty regulations. CEO Pieter Elbers has attributed the crisis to multiple factors including revised Flight Duty Time Limitation rules, technical glitches, and weather conditions.
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.
Government Takes Action as IndiGo Faces Massive Flight Disruptions and Cancellations
Dec 05, 2025 01:23 pm CST
The Aviation Ministry is closely monitoring IndiGo's operational recovery following widespread flight cancellations. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu expressed displeasure over the airline's handling of disruptions attributed to crew planning challenges and revised flight duty time regulations. IndiGo's CEO acknowledged the operational turbulence while the government has directed immediate normalization of services and proper passenger support.
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 Flight Crisis: Thousands Stranded as Cancellations Continue Amid Government Criticism
Dec 05, 2025 01:21 pm CST
IndiGo's massive flight cancellations enter their fourth day, leaving thousands of passengers stranded across India. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticizes the government's "monopoly model," while Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu expresses "clear displeasure" at the airline's handling of the FDTL norms implementation, demanding immediate normalization of operations without airfare increases.
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.