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IndiGo Flight Crisis Nears Resolution: Aviation Minister Confirms Penalties Will Follow Investigation
Dec 05, 2025 11:54 pm CST
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu confirms IndiGo's operational crisis is nearly resolved, with metro airports clearing passenger backlogs. The minister states definitively that penalties against the airline will follow an official inquiry, as the disruption was caused by IndiGo's internal issues rather than the new Flight Duty Time Limitation regulations that all other airlines have successfully implemented.
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.
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 Faces Severe Criticism from Pilots' Federation Over Staffing Strategy Amid Flight Cancellations
Dec 04, 2025 03:29 pm CST
The Federation of Indian Pilots has strongly criticized IndiGo's operational strategy following widespread flight disruptions. Despite having two years to prepare for new flight duty regulations, the airline allegedly maintained a hiring freeze, resulting in over 150 flight cancellations on December 3. While other carriers adapted successfully to the new norms, IndiGo's expansion without sufficient pilot recruitment has raised serious concerns about operational responsibility during the challenging winter fog season.
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 as New Flight Duty Time Regulations Impact India's Largest Airline
Dec 04, 2025 01:15 am CST
IndiGo, India's largest airline controlling over 60% of the domestic market, is facing a severe operational breakdown with approximately 200 flights cancelled across major airports. The disruption stems primarily from crew shortages following the implementation of revised Flight Duty Time Limitation regulations, compounded by technical issues and seasonal scheduling changes. Passengers report extensive delays, with on-time performance dropping to just 35%, while pilots' associations dispute the airline's explanation and attribute the crisis to inadequate workforce planning.
