flight cancellations
Northern Railways Adds Extra Coach to Jammu-Delhi Rajdhani Express Following IndiGo Flight Cancellations
Dec 05, 2025 07:37 pm CST
In response to IndiGo flight cancellations, Northern Railways has added an extra 3rd AC coach with 72 seats to the Jammu-New Delhi Rajdhani Express for seven days. This initiative aims to assist stranded passengers affected by the 11 cancelled flights at Jammu airport, providing them with an alternative travel option during this period of disruption.
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 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.
IndiGo Crisis Deepens: Pilots' Federation Blames Management as Over 200 Flights Affected
Dec 04, 2025 01:25 pm CST
India's largest airline IndiGo faces its worst operational crisis as the Federation of Indian Pilots condemns management practices rather than new flight duty regulations. With over 200 flights canceled or delayed in 72 hours and on-time performance plummeting to 35%, passengers experience significant disruption while competing airlines maintain normal operations. The controversy centers on crew shortages following the implementation of safety-focused Flight Duty Time Limitation rules, which IndiGo allegedly failed to prepare for despite a two-year implementation window.
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.
Airbus Alert: Solar Radiation Issue Affects 6,000 A320 Aircraft, Causing Global Flight Disruptions
Nov 29, 2025 09:59 am CST
Airbus has issued an urgent alert affecting approximately 6,000 A320 family aircraft worldwide due to a software issue where intense solar radiation may corrupt flight control data. The technical malfunction has led to numerous flight cancellations across major airlines including Air France and Avianca, with software upgrades expected to take weeks for some aircraft. The warning follows an October JetBlue incident where an A320 experienced an in-flight control issue and sudden nosedive, requiring an emergency landing.
Hayli Gubbi Volcano Eruption in Ethiopia Subsides After Causing Widespread Disruption to Air Travel and Local Communities
Nov 26, 2025 09:52 am CST
Ethiopia's dormant Hayli Gubbi volcano has subsided after a rare eruption that covered nearby villages in ash, caused respiratory issues for residents, threatened livestock, and disrupted international flight paths. The eruption, the first recorded in 10,000 years, sent ash clouds across multiple countries, leading to dozens of flight cancellations as the volcanic plume moved from the Red Sea toward China.
Ethiopian Volcanic Ash Impact on Indian Flights: Civil Aviation Ministry Provides Updates and Safety Measures
Nov 25, 2025 07:41 pm CST
India's civil aviation ministry is closely monitoring volcanic ash from Ethiopia affecting flight operations across the country. While some flights have been cancelled and others delayed, officials assure there is no cause for concern as coordination continues between aviation authorities. The ash clouds are expected to move away from India by Tuesday evening after affecting regions including Gujarat, Delhi-NCR, and northern states.
Ethiopian Volcanic Ash Cloud Moves Across India: Impact on Flights and Air Travel Safety
Nov 25, 2025 03:35 pm CST
The Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia erupted after 12,000 years of dormancy, sending ash clouds across India that will drift toward China by evening. While not affecting Delhi's air quality, the high-altitude ash has disrupted 19 international flights, prompting aviation authorities to issue safety advisories. Airlines including Air India and IndiGo have implemented precautionary measures as they navigate this rare atmospheric phenomenon.