Civil Aviation Minister
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 Submits Revised Winter Schedule to DGCA Following 10% Flight Reduction Order
Dec 10, 2025 11:20 pm CST
IndiGo has submitted a revised winter flight schedule to India's aviation regulator DGCA after being ordered to reduce operations by 10% due to crew shortages. The airline, which was previously approved to operate approximately 2,200 daily flights, now faces a reduction of about 220 flights per day through March next year as regulators work to align the carrier's schedule with available pilot resources.
Government to Curtail IndiGo's Winter Flight Schedule Following Major Operational Disruptions
Dec 09, 2025 11:20 am CST
Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu announces plans to reduce IndiGo's flight operations and redistribute routes to other airlines after recent disruptions. The airline has already processed Rs 745 crore in refunds and returned most stranded passenger luggage.
Singapore High Commissioner Attends Staff's Wedding Virtually Amid Massive IndiGo Flight Cancellation Crisis
Dec 06, 2025 03:57 pm CST
Singapore's High Commissioner Simon Wong joined his staff member's wedding online after being stranded due to IndiGo's massive flight cancellations affecting thousands of passengers across India. The airline's operational meltdown caused over 1,000 flight cancellations, prompting government investigation and promises of accountability as operations slowly return to normal.
IndiGo Flight Operations Resuming at Delhi Airport After Massive Cancellations, Full Normalization Expected by December 15
Dec 06, 2025 08:52 am CST
Delhi Airport has issued an advisory confirming that IndiGo flight operations are steadily resuming after over 1,000 flight cancellations. IndiGo CEO Peter Elbers expects full normalization between December 10-15. The disruption was attributed to the airline's mismanagement of crew scheduling under new DGCA flight duty time regulations, resulting in a temporary exemption until February 2026.
IndiGo's Refund Controversy: Passengers Challenge "100% Refund" Claims After Significant Deductions on Cancelled Flights
Dec 05, 2025 11:37 pm CST
IndiGo airline faces widespread backlash as passengers discover substantial deductions from promised "100% refunds" following nationwide flight cancellations. Customers have shared evidence contradicting the airline's refund policy, while Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu attributes the disruptions to crew mismanagement regarding new FDTL regulations and has formed an investigation committee.
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.
Delhi Airport System Failure Reveals Critical Flaws in India's Air Traffic Infrastructure, Controllers Guild Warns
Nov 13, 2025 02:31 am CST
The Air Traffic Controllers' Guild of India has highlighted serious systemic issues following the Automatic Message Switching System failure at Delhi's International Airport, forcing manual handling of over 2,500 daily flights. Their letter to the Civil Aviation Minister describes an infrastructural failure stemming from outdated systems, delayed upgrades, and inefficient maintenance models, raising significant aviation safety concerns across India's busiest airports.
Alliance Air Launches Direct Flight Service Between Rajahmundry and Tirupati: Boosting Connectivity in Andhra Pradesh
Oct 01, 2025 10:23 pm CST
Alliance Air has inaugurated a new direct flight service connecting Rajahmundry and Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh, significantly reducing travel time between these cultural and spiritual centers. Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu launched the thrice-weekly service, which has already seen overwhelming demand with initial tickets completely sold out. This development is part of broader efforts to enhance air connectivity in the region, with plans for additional routes and terminal expansion at Rajahmundry airport.
