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IndiGo Announces Rs 500 Crore Compensation Plan for Stranded Passengers After Major Flight Disruptions
Dec 13, 2025 11:48 am CST
IndiGo has committed over Rs 500 crore in compensation to passengers affected by recent flight cancellations and delays. The airline is identifying customers stranded at airports on December 3-5, 2025, and promises hassle-free refunds. While resuming normal operations with 2,000 daily flights, IndiGo faces increased DGCA scrutiny and has appointed aviation experts to analyze the root cause of the disruptions.
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.
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 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 Recovery Progress: CEO Reports 1,650 Flights Operating as Service Restoration Continues
Dec 07, 2025 08:23 pm CST
IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers announces significant recovery progress with 1,650 flights operating on Sunday and 137 of 138 destinations back in service. After days of widespread cancellations affecting thousands of passengers, the airline is improving system stability and achieving 75% on-time performance while implementing earlier notification systems for necessary cancellations.
IndiGo Flight Crisis Escalates: Thousands of Passengers Separated from Luggage as Aviation Ministry Issues 48-Hour Deadline
Dec 07, 2025 08:21 pm CST
IndiGo Airlines faces a massive baggage handling crisis across India, with thousands of passengers reporting missing luggage at major airports including Delhi and Mumbai. Despite resuming operations to 137 out of 138 destinations, the airline struggles to reunite travelers with their belongings, prompting the aviation ministry to issue a 48-hour deadline for resolving the situation. Affected passengers report significant hardships, including separation from essential medications and valuable documents.
Mumbai Airport Implements Comprehensive Measures to Support Passengers During IndiGo Flight Cancellations Crisis
Dec 07, 2025 01:51 am CST
Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) has introduced extensive support measures for passengers affected by IndiGo's widespread flight cancellations. With 146 cancellations reported in a single day, the airport has established dedicated passenger assistance services, including complimentary refreshments, enhanced baggage retrieval systems, and real-time flight information updates through the Adani OneApp to minimize disruption for thousands of travelers.
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.
IndiGo Flight Disruptions Leave Passengers Stranded: Stories of Those Affected at Chennai Airport
Dec 07, 2025 12:34 am CST
Following IndiGo's widespread flight disruptions, passengers at Chennai airport share their distressing experiences, including a man rushing to his mother's funeral and a woman traveling to her niece's wedding. Despite government intervention to relax flight duty time limitations, many travelers remain stranded with inadequate updates, while authorities consider taking action against the airline and its CEO as normalization timelines remain uncertain.
Aviation Ministry Orders IndiGo to Deliver Delayed Passenger Baggage Within 48 Hours and Complete All Refunds by December 7
Dec 06, 2025 09:42 pm CST
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has issued strict directives to IndiGo airline, mandating delivery of all separated passenger baggage within 48 hours and completion of pending refunds by December 7, 2025. Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu announced these measures amid widespread flight disruptions, with additional requirements for dedicated passenger support cells and prohibition of rescheduling charges for affected travelers. The Ministry has strengthened oversight to ensure proper assistance for priority passengers while working to restore normal operations.
