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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.
DGCA Deploys Oversight Teams at IndiGo Office to Monitor Operations Amid Major Flight Disruptions
Dec 10, 2025 07:27 pm CST
The aviation regulator DGCA has established two dedicated oversight teams at IndiGo's Gurugram office to monitor operations following massive flight disruptions. These teams will supervise crew utilization, passenger refunds, and other key operational aspects as the airline works to restore normalcy after over 5,000 flight cancellations since December 2, 2025. The government has ordered IndiGo to curtail 10% of its flights to stabilize operations.
IndiGo Flight Crisis: Over 200 Cancellations Leave Thousands Stranded Amid Crew Shortage and Regulatory Changes
Dec 04, 2025 02:49 pm CST
IndiGo, India's largest airline, is facing a severe operational crisis with more than 200 flights cancelled since November 2. New crew duty-time regulations have led to widespread disruptions, leaving passengers stranded for up to 14 hours with minimal communication. The airline has acknowledged the issues and apologized as India's aviation regulator calls for an emergency meeting to address the situation affecting thousands of travelers nationwide.
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.
