Indian aviation crisis
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.
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.
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.
DGCA Issues Show-Cause Notice to IndiGo CEO Over Massive Flight Disruptions and Regulatory Violations
Dec 07, 2025 01:48 am CST
India's aviation regulator DGCA has issued a show-cause notice to IndiGo's CEO following widespread flight disruptions affecting thousands of passengers. The airline failed to implement revised Flight Duty Time Limitations for pilots, resulting in nearly 1,000 flight cancellations in a single day and violating multiple aviation regulations. The CEO must respond within 24 hours or face potential sanctions.
SpiceJet Deploys 100 Additional Flights to Mitigate Nationwide IndiGo Cancellation Crisis
Dec 05, 2025 11:58 pm CST
As IndiGo faces unprecedented operational challenges resulting in over 500 flight delays and cancellations nationwide, SpiceJet has announced the addition of 100 supplementary flights to assist affected travelers. SpiceJet Chairman Ajay Singh confirmed this response to the crisis while the DGCA reviews IndiGo's request for temporary Flight Duty Time Limitations exemptions until 2026.
DGCA Revises Flight Duty Rules to Address IndiGo's Massive Flight Cancellation Crisis
Dec 05, 2025 04:57 pm CST
India's aviation regulator DGCA has withdrawn critical portions of the Flight Duty Time Limitations rules to resolve IndiGo's operational crisis, which has led to nearly 1,300 flight cancellations. The airline, which operates over 2,200 daily flights, admitted to miscalculating pilot requirements under new regulations mandating increased rest periods. The regulatory adjustments aim to stabilize operations during India's peak travel season while IndiGo works to progressively improve its schedule from December 6 onward.
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.