airline operational issues
Singapore High Commissioner Misses Staff Wedding Due to IndiGo Flight Cancellation Crisis
Dec 05, 2025 05:17 pm CST
Singapore High Commissioner Simon Wong was unable to attend his staff member's wedding in Jharkhand as IndiGo's widespread operational disruptions continue for the fourth day, with over 550 flights cancelled nationwide. The airline expects operations to fully stabilize by February 10, while passengers face significant travel disruptions.
Priyanka Chaturvedi Calls for Parliamentary Address on IndiGo's Massive Flight Disruptions
Dec 05, 2025 01:22 pm CST
Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi has filed a formal notice in Rajya Sabha requesting Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu to address IndiGo's severe operational crisis, with 170-200 daily flight cancellations affecting thousands of passengers nationwide. IndiGo has requested temporary exemptions from flight duty time limitations until February 2026, promising restored operations by that date as the DGCA investigates crew shortages and regulatory transition issues.
IndiGo Cancels Record 550 Flights: How Crew Shortages and New Regulations Are Disrupting India's Largest Airline
Dec 05, 2025 01:49 am CST
IndiGo, India's largest airline, has cancelled over 550 flights in a single day, creating unprecedented disruption across multiple airports. The cancellations stem from miscalculated crew requirements under new Flight Duty Time Limitation regulations, technological issues, and seasonal challenges. With on-time performance plummeting to 19.7%, aviation authorities have intervened as the airline warns disruptions may continue for several more days while they implement remedial measures.
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.