IndiGo flight cancellations
IndiGo Crisis: Over 500 Flights Cancelled as Passengers Face 12+ Hour Delays and Airport Chaos Across India
Dec 05, 2025 12:39 pm CST
IndiGo, one of India's largest airlines, continues to face severe operational challenges resulting in over 500 flight cancellations nationwide. Passengers report waiting over 12 hours for luggage with no food or water provided, while thousands of suitcases pile up at terminals. The crisis, now in its fourth day, has led to protests at multiple airports as stranded travelers sleep on floors and confront unstaffed airline counters. IndiGo attributes the disruption to crew shortages and scheduling issues, warning that cancellations will continue for several more days.
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 Cancels Record 550 Flights: How Crew Shortages and New Regulations Are Disrupting India's Largest Airline
Dec 05, 2025 01:49 am CST
IndiGo, India's largest airline, has cancelled over 550 flights in a single day, creating unprecedented disruption across multiple airports. The cancellations stem from miscalculated crew requirements under new Flight Duty Time Limitation regulations, technological issues, and seasonal challenges. With on-time performance plummeting to 19.7%, aviation authorities have intervened as the airline warns disruptions may continue for several more days while they implement remedial measures.
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.
IndiGo Crisis: Airline Seeks Extended Exemption From Pilot Duty Rules As Hundreds of Flights Cancelled
Dec 05, 2025 12:40 am CST
IndiGo is facing a severe operational crisis, requesting exemptions from pilot rest and duty regulations until February 2026 after miscalculating crew requirements under new safety norms. The airline is cancelling 170-200 flights daily, with disruptions expected to continue for several more days as authorities monitor the situation and mandate improved passenger support. Civil Aviation authorities have ordered increased staffing at affected airports and are monitoring airfares to prevent price gouging during this significant disruption to India's largest airline.
IndiGo Flight Crisis: Over 200 Cancellations Leave Thousands Stranded Amid Crew Shortage and Regulatory Changes
Dec 04, 2025 02:49 pm CST
IndiGo, India's largest airline, is facing a severe operational crisis with more than 200 flights cancelled since November 2. New crew duty-time regulations have led to widespread disruptions, leaving passengers stranded for up to 14 hours with minimal communication. The airline has acknowledged the issues and apologized as India's aviation regulator calls for an emergency meeting to address the situation affecting thousands of travelers nationwide.
IndiGo Flight Crisis: Over 170 Cancellations Nationwide as Crew Shortage Enters Third Day
Dec 04, 2025 02:21 pm CST
IndiGo, India's largest budget airline, faces massive operational disruptions for the third consecutive day, with over 170 flight cancellations expected on Thursday. Thousands of passengers remain stranded at major airports across Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru due to crew shortages following new flight duty time regulations. The DGCA has summoned airline officials as they struggle to normalize operations amid growing passenger frustration.
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.
IndiGo Crisis: Over 200 Flights Cancelled Due to New Crew Regulations and Operational Challenges
Dec 03, 2025 11:44 pm CST
India's largest airline IndiGo faces severe operational disruptions with over 200 flights cancelled and hundreds delayed across major airports, affecting thousands of passengers. The crisis stems from new Flight Duty Time Limitation rules implemented on November 1, acute crew shortages, technical glitches at major airports, and winter congestion. Unlike competitors, IndiGo's extensive network and night-time operations make adaptation particularly challenging.
Hyderabad Airport Maintains Normal Operations Despite Widespread IndiGo Flight Cancellations
Dec 03, 2025 09:58 pm CST
GMR Hyderabad International Airport has confirmed that despite IndiGo airlines facing significant operational and technical challenges resulting in 33 flight cancellations over December 2-3, the airport's overall operations remain normal. The disruption is part of a wider crisis affecting major Indian airports, with nearly 200 cancellations reported nationwide, partially attributed to revised Flight Duty Time Limitation regulations.