flight disruptions
Tech Couple Forced to Attend Their Own Wedding Reception Virtually Due to IndiGo Flight Cancellations
Dec 05, 2025 08:25 pm CST
A newlywed tech couple from Bengaluru had to attend their own wedding reception virtually when widespread IndiGo flight cancellations left them stranded in Bhubaneswar. The couple's unique solution highlights the broader impact of IndiGo's operational crisis, which has resulted in hundreds of cancelled flights across India due to pilot shortage and FDTL regulation implementation issues.
Massive Disruption: IndiGo Cancels Over 1,300 Flights Due to Pilot Shortage and New FDTL Regulations
Dec 05, 2025 03:50 pm CST
India's largest airline IndiGo has cancelled nearly 1,300 flights in four days due to pilot shortages under new Flight Duty Time Limitation rules. All Delhi departures were cancelled until midnight, while Chennai flights to major cities were suspended until 6 PM. CEO Pieter Elbers apologized to passengers as the airline requests regulatory exemptions until February 2026 to stabilize operations.
Massive Disruption: Hundreds Stranded as IndiGo Cancels Over 500 Flights Across Major Indian Airports
Dec 05, 2025 02:32 pm CST
IndiGo's operational crisis enters its fourth consecutive day with over 523 flight cancellations affecting major airports in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. Passengers report inadequate communication, lack of rebooking options, and surging alternative flight prices. The airline has apologized and requested regulatory exemptions while warning that disruptions may continue for several more days.
IndiGo Flight Crisis: Thousands Stranded as Cancellations Continue Amid Government Criticism
Dec 05, 2025 01:21 pm CST
IndiGo's massive flight cancellations enter their fourth day, leaving thousands of passengers stranded across India. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticizes the government's "monopoly model," while Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu expresses "clear displeasure" at the airline's handling of the FDTL norms implementation, demanding immediate normalization of operations without airfare increases.
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.
Hyderabad Airport Maintains Normal Operations Despite Widespread IndiGo Flight Cancellations
Dec 03, 2025 09:58 pm CST
GMR Hyderabad International Airport has confirmed that despite IndiGo airlines facing significant operational and technical challenges resulting in 33 flight cancellations over December 2-3, the airport's overall operations remain normal. The disruption is part of a wider crisis affecting major Indian airports, with nearly 200 cancellations reported nationwide, partially attributed to revised Flight Duty Time Limitation regulations.
Technical Glitch Causes Multi-Airline Flight Delays Before System Restoration
Dec 03, 2025 02:23 am CST
Air India and multiple airlines experienced flight delays due to a third-party check-in system disruption that lasted approximately 45 minutes. The Amadeus software issue affected various airports before being fully restored, with Air India confirming all flights have returned to normal operations. Separately, the Civil Aviation Minister addressed recent GPS spoofing incidents at Delhi airport that didn't disrupt flight operations.
Airbus A320 Flight Control Issue Affects Over 200 Indian Aircraft: IndiGo, Air India Operations Disrupted
Nov 29, 2025 10:35 am CST
Intense solar radiation has corrupted flight control data in Airbus A320 family aircraft, affecting 200-250 planes in India and requiring urgent software changes or hardware realignment. IndiGo, Air India, and Air India Express operations face disruptions as aircraft undergo necessary fixes mandated by EASA following a recent uncommanded pitch down incident.
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.
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.
