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131 Flights Cancelled at Delhi Airport Due to Winter Fog and Low Visibility Conditions
Dec 17, 2025 12:40 am CST
Delhi airport experienced major disruptions with 131 flights cancelled due to low visibility from dense winter fog. IndiGo cancelled 113 flights network-wide, with 42 additional cancellations scheduled for Wednesday. DGCA has designated December 10 to February 10 as the official fog window requiring special operational protocols for airlines serving northern India.
India's Major Airlines Employ Nearly 14,000 Pilots: Aviation Ministry Data Reveals Distribution Across Carriers
Dec 09, 2025 10:08 am CST
The Indian aviation sector currently employs 13,989 pilots across six major domestic airlines, with Air India leading at 6,350 pilots followed by IndiGo with 5,085 cockpit crew members. The Ministry of Civil Aviation also highlighted ongoing efforts to enhance pilot training infrastructure with 40 Flying Training Organizations operating across 62 bases nationwide, as India's aviation industry continues to expand.
Moody's Downgrades IndiGo's Outlook: Financial Damage Expected Following Regulatory Planning Failures
Dec 08, 2025 09:26 pm CST
Moody's Ratings has classified IndiGo's widespread flight disruptions as "credit negative," highlighting serious planning failures regarding aviation regulations communicated over a year in advance. The crisis has resulted in over 1,600 flight cancellations, with potential significant financial damage expected from revenue losses, customer compensation, and possible regulatory penalties. Despite receiving temporary DGCA exemptions until February 2026, IndiGo faces downgraded human capital ratings, reputational damage, and profitability challenges in fiscal year 2026, though its fundamental Baa3 rating remains intact due to its dominant market position and India's strong aviation growth potential.
IndiGo Crisis Triggers Government Warning: Civil Aviation Minister Promises Strict Action After Flight Cancellations
Dec 08, 2025 05:27 pm CST
India's Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu has warned of tough action against IndiGo following widespread flight cancellations caused by crew shortages. The disruption, which stranded thousands of passengers, resulted from implementation challenges with new safety regulations addressing pilot fatigue. Government officials have initiated an investigation while temporarily relaxing the requirements to restore normal operations.
IndiGo Crisis: Aviation Minister Responds to Rahul Gandhi's Monopoly Allegations Amid Nationwide Flight Disruptions
Dec 07, 2025 02:10 pm CST
Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu counters Rahul Gandhi's "monopoly model" accusations during the ongoing IndiGo flight crisis. The minister emphasizes government efforts to increase competition in India's aviation sector as thousands remain stranded due to flight cancellations caused by IndiGo's failure to implement new safety regulations addressing pilot fatigue.
IndiGo Flight Operations Resuming at Delhi Airport After Massive Cancellations, Full Normalization Expected by December 15
Dec 06, 2025 08:52 am CST
Delhi Airport has issued an advisory confirming that IndiGo flight operations are steadily resuming after over 1,000 flight cancellations. IndiGo CEO Peter Elbers expects full normalization between December 10-15. The disruption was attributed to the airline's mismanagement of crew scheduling under new DGCA flight duty time regulations, resulting in a temporary exemption until February 2026.
IndiGo Flight Cancellations: How Passengers' Lives Were Disrupted at Chennai Airport
Dec 05, 2025 11:42 pm CST
For three consecutive days, IndiGo's massive flight cancellations at Chennai airport left passengers stranded, disrupting crucial commitments including job appointments, national competitions, and family vacations. The crisis worsened when CISF blocked passenger entry, forcing travelers to seek expensive alternatives while facing poor communication from the airline.
IndiGo's Refund Controversy: Passengers Challenge "100% Refund" Claims After Significant Deductions on Cancelled Flights
Dec 05, 2025 11:37 pm CST
IndiGo airline faces widespread backlash as passengers discover substantial deductions from promised "100% refunds" following nationwide flight cancellations. Customers have shared evidence contradicting the airline's refund policy, while Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu attributes the disruptions to crew mismanagement regarding new FDTL regulations and has formed an investigation committee.
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.
DGCA Revises Flight Duty Rules to Address IndiGo's Massive Flight Cancellation Crisis
Dec 05, 2025 04:57 pm CST
India's aviation regulator DGCA has withdrawn critical portions of the Flight Duty Time Limitations rules to resolve IndiGo's operational crisis, which has led to nearly 1,300 flight cancellations. The airline, which operates over 2,200 daily flights, admitted to miscalculating pilot requirements under new regulations mandating increased rest periods. The regulatory adjustments aim to stabilize operations during India's peak travel season while IndiGo works to progressively improve its schedule from December 6 onward.