airline operations crisis
Massive Disruption: IndiGo Cancels Over 1,300 Flights Due to Pilot Shortage and New FDTL Regulations
Dec 05, 2025 03:50 pm CST
India's largest airline IndiGo has cancelled nearly 1,300 flights in four days due to pilot shortages under new Flight Duty Time Limitation rules. All Delhi departures were cancelled until midnight, while Chennai flights to major cities were suspended until 6 PM. CEO Pieter Elbers apologized to passengers as the airline requests regulatory exemptions until February 2026 to stabilize operations.
IndiGo Issues Apology Following Massive Flight Disruptions and Cancellations Across India
Dec 05, 2025 08:47 am CST
IndiGo, India's largest airline, has issued a formal apology after experiencing severe operational disruptions leading to approximately 170-200 flight cancellations daily. The crisis has left thousands of passengers stranded at airports nationwide, with Delhi's IGI Airport alone seeing 150 canceled flights. The airline is working with aviation authorities to restore normal operations while advising passengers to check flight status before traveling.