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.