flight safety regulations
IndiGo Offers Rs 10,000 Compensation to Passengers Affected by Mass Flight Cancellations
Dec 11, 2025 05:08 pm CST
IndiGo announces Rs 10,000 travel vouchers as compensation for passengers severely impacted by flight cancellations during December 3-5 due to crew shortages. The airline claims services have been restored across all 138 destinations, while the government has reduced IndiGo's winter schedule by 10% following the widespread disruption that affected thousands of travelers.
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.
Indian Government Takes Firm Action Against IndiGo Following Massive Flight Cancellations and Passenger Disruptions
Dec 09, 2025 03:27 pm CST
Union Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu delivered a strong message to Parliament regarding the recent IndiGo crisis, emphasizing that passenger safety is non-negotiable and accountability will be enforced. Following hundreds of flight cancellations that stranded thousands of travelers, the DGCA has reduced IndiGo's winter schedule by 5% and initiated a comprehensive investigation into the airline's failure to comply with new flight duty time limitations designed to prevent pilot fatigue.
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.
Air India CEO Promises Safety Reforms Following Fatal Boeing Dreamliner Crash in Ahmedabad
Oct 29, 2025 09:11 pm CST
Air India CEO Campbell Wilson has publicly addressed the June Boeing Dreamliner crash that killed 260 people, pledging significant safety reforms amid mounting scrutiny over operational lapses. The Tata Group-owned carrier faces multiple challenges including safety violations, delayed aircraft deliveries, and regional airspace constraints as it struggles to recover from the devastating accident.
Indian Pilots Association Challenges DGCA's Extended Flight Duty Hours for Boeing 787 Operations
Oct 27, 2025 08:49 pm CST
India's aviation regulator has extended Boeing 787 flight duty hours from 13 to 14 hours, sparking serious safety concerns from ALPA-India. The controversial decision affects eight international routes operated by Air India following Pakistani airspace closure, with pilots warning about fatigue risks and contradictions with global safety practices, especially after recent FAA restrictions on Boeing 787 captain seat recline functionality.
