flight cancellations
228 Flights Cancelled at Delhi Airport Due to Dense Fog: Major Airlines Disrupted
Dec 16, 2025 12:43 am CST
Dense fog at Delhi Airport has led to the cancellation of 228 flights and diversion of five others, severely disrupting India's busiest air hub. While Air India announced approximately 40 cancellations, IndiGo and other airlines adjusted operations without specifying numbers. Airport officials confirmed 131 departure and 97 arrival cancellations as teams work to support affected passengers during this weather crisis that has impacted multiple airports across northern India.
Delhi Airport Operations Impacted by Dense Fog and Severe Air Pollution: Aviation Ministry Reviews
Dec 15, 2025 08:33 pm CST
Civil Aviation officials inspected Delhi airport operations as dense fog caused 100 flight cancellations and 300+ delays. The CAT III landing system remained operational despite challenges, while the city's AQI reached a critical 456, prompting environmental reviews for the Delhi-NCR region.
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: India's Only Profitable Major Airline Amid Aviation Sector Losses
Dec 11, 2025 10:00 pm CST
Despite growing passenger demand, IndiGo stands as India's only major profitable airline with earnings of Rs 7,253 crore in 2024-25, while competitors like Air India and SpiceJet continue to report significant losses. The recent operational crisis at IndiGo has highlighted the financial vulnerabilities across India's aviation sector, creating challenges for passengers facing cancellations, delays, and rising fares.
IndiGo Completes Refund Process for December 2025 Flight Cancellations as CEO Meets Aviation Regulator
Dec 11, 2025 09:20 pm CST
IndiGo has processed refunds for all cancelled flights from the December 2025 operational disruption and announced additional compensation measures for affected passengers. CEO Pieter Elbers met with the DGCA as part of efforts to address customer complaints, with the airline offering INR 10,000 travel vouchers to severely impacted travelers in addition to government-mandated compensation.
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.
Delhi High Court Questions Government Over IndiGo Crisis and Skyrocketing Airfares
Dec 10, 2025 06:30 pm CST
The Delhi High Court has confronted the Indian government over its handling of the IndiGo crisis that resulted in hundreds of canceled flights and airfares surging to Rs 39,000. The court questioned why authorities allowed other airlines to dramatically increase prices during the disruption and criticized the lack of preventative measures, highlighting concerns about passenger rights, airline accountability, and economic impact.
Indian Government Takes Firm Action Against IndiGo Following Massive Flight Cancellations and Passenger Disruptions
Dec 09, 2025 03:27 pm CST
Union Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu delivered a strong message to Parliament regarding the recent IndiGo crisis, emphasizing that passenger safety is non-negotiable and accountability will be enforced. Following hundreds of flight cancellations that stranded thousands of travelers, the DGCA has reduced IndiGo's winter schedule by 5% and initiated a comprehensive investigation into the airline's failure to comply with new flight duty time limitations designed to prevent pilot fatigue.
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.
