airline operations
Civil Aviation Ministry Deploys Senior Officers at 10 Major Indian Airports Amid IndiGo Operational Crisis
Dec 09, 2025 02:12 pm CST
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has initiated comprehensive inspections at ten major Indian airports in response to widespread disruptions caused by IndiGo's operational crisis. Senior officials have been deployed to evaluate the situation, assess passenger difficulties, and ensure immediate rectification of service issues while the DGCA continues monitoring operations nationwide.
IndiGo CEO and COO Respond to DGCA Show Cause Notice Amid Massive Flight Disruptions
Dec 09, 2025 12:41 am CST
IndiGo's CEO Pieter Elbers and COO Isidre Porqueras have submitted responses to show cause notices issued by India's aviation regulator DGCA following seven days of significant operational disruptions. The airline has faced hundreds of flight cancellations and delays affecting thousands of passengers, with regulators citing inadequate planning and resource management for implementing Flight Duty Time Limitations requirements.
IndiGo Shares Plummet 6.5% Following DGCA Show-Cause Notice Over Flight Disruptions
Dec 08, 2025 04:04 pm CST
InterGlobe Aviation shares dropped 6.6% following regulatory action from DGCA over widespread flight disruptions. The aviation regulator issued show-cause notices to IndiGo's CEO and accountable manager citing inadequate planning for revised flight duty time regulations. Despite claims of restoring 95% of its network, over 220 flights were cancelled, affecting thousands of passengers nationwide.
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.
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.
Understanding the IndiGo Flight Crisis: Causes, Impact, and How to Navigate Flight Disruptions
Dec 04, 2025 02:57 pm CST
IndiGo Airlines is facing unprecedented operational challenges across India, with hundreds of flights canceled and thousands of passengers affected. This comprehensive guide examines the root causes of the crisis, particularly the impact of new DGCA crew rest regulations, explains why IndiGo has been disproportionately affected, and provides practical advice for travelers facing potential disruptions. Learn how airline management decisions and regulatory changes have combined to create widespread travel chaos and what steps both passengers and the aviation industry should take moving forward.
IndiGo Flight Crisis: Over 200 Cancellations Leave Thousands Stranded Amid Crew Shortage and Regulatory Changes
Dec 04, 2025 02:49 pm CST
IndiGo, India's largest airline, is facing a severe operational crisis with more than 200 flights cancelled since November 2. New crew duty-time regulations have led to widespread disruptions, leaving passengers stranded for up to 14 hours with minimal communication. The airline has acknowledged the issues and apologized as India's aviation regulator calls for an emergency meeting to address the situation affecting thousands of travelers nationwide.
IndiGo Flight Crisis: Over 170 Cancellations Nationwide as Crew Shortage Enters Third Day
Dec 04, 2025 02:21 pm CST
IndiGo, India's largest budget airline, faces massive operational disruptions for the third consecutive day, with over 170 flight cancellations expected on Thursday. Thousands of passengers remain stranded at major airports across Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru due to crew shortages following new flight duty time regulations. The DGCA has summoned airline officials as they struggle to normalize operations amid growing passenger frustration.
Indian Airlines Complete Critical Airbus A320 Software Upgrade Following Global Safety Alert
Nov 29, 2025 10:36 pm CST
Indian airlines have successfully upgraded 80% of their Airbus A320 fleet following a worldwide safety directive addressing vulnerabilities in the flight-control system. IndiGo, Air India, and Air India Express are working to meet the deadline, with minimal flight disruptions reported as maintenance teams implement software fixes for the elevator/aileron computer potentially affected by solar radiation.
Alaska Airlines Resumes Service After IT Outage Causes 229 Flight Cancellations
Oct 24, 2025 05:20 pm CST
Alaska Airlines has resumed operations after an IT outage forced the cancellation of 229 flights. The airline is working to reposition aircraft and crews while assisting affected passengers. Travelers are advised to check flight status before heading to the airport, as additional disruptions may occur. This follows a similar technology failure that affected the carrier in July.