airline disruptions
PM Modi: Rules Should Improve Systems Not Harass Citizens - IndiGo Crisis Highlights Regulatory Impact
Dec 09, 2025 02:32 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the IndiGo flight crisis, emphasizing that government regulations should improve systems rather than burden citizens. The budget airline's massive disruption caused by new flight crew fatigue rules has affected thousands of passengers, prompting government intervention and highlighting the balance between safety regulations and operational efficiency in India's aviation sector.
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.
IndiGo Pilot Apologizes to Passengers During Massive Flight Delays: "I Want to Go Home Too"
Dec 08, 2025 06:26 pm CST
An IndiGo pilot, Captain Pradeep Krishnan, has gone viral after apologizing to passengers for ongoing flight delays, stating he understands their frustration as he also wants to "go home." The airline is showing signs of recovery with operations increasing to over 1,650 flights and on-time performance improving to 75%. The Ministry of Civil Aviation is monitoring the situation while IndiGo processes refunds totaling Rs 610 crore for affected passengers.
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 Crisis: Government Orders Investigation and Promises Flight Schedule Normalization Within 3 Days
Dec 05, 2025 09:21 pm CST
The Indian government has ordered a high-level investigation into the IndiGo flight disruptions while promising schedule normalization by Monday. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu announced automatic refunds for cancelled flights and special assistance for affected passengers. The DGCA has established a four-member committee to examine operational deficiencies at IndiGo, which has cancelled over 500 flights for consecutive days while temporarily relaxing pilot duty time limitations to manage the crisis.
Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Leads Response to Massive IndiGo Flight Disruptions Across India
Dec 05, 2025 08:11 pm CST
India's Civil Aviation Ministry has implemented round-the-clock monitoring as over 500 IndiGo flights face cancellations and delays nationwide. Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu personally inspected the ministry's control room operations while authorities coordinate with airports, airlines, and Air Traffic Control to assist stranded passengers and restore normal operations amid this unprecedented aviation crisis.
Government Takes Action as IndiGo Faces Massive Flight Disruptions and Cancellations
Dec 05, 2025 01:23 pm CST
The Aviation Ministry is closely monitoring IndiGo's operational recovery following widespread flight cancellations. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu expressed displeasure over the airline's handling of disruptions attributed to crew planning challenges and revised flight duty time regulations. IndiGo's CEO acknowledged the operational turbulence while the government has directed immediate normalization of services and proper passenger support.
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 Shares Plummet Amid Massive Flight Cancellations Due to New Crew Regulations
Dec 04, 2025 01:31 pm CST
IndiGo, India's largest airline, is facing significant operational challenges with over 200 flight cancellations due to crew shortages following new Flight Duty Time Limitation regulations. The disruption has caused InterGlobe Aviation shares to fall by more than 3%, reaching a five-month low of Rs 5,405. The DGCA has launched an investigation as the airline implements emergency schedule adjustments to stabilize operations over the next 48 hours.