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Indian Government Orders IndiGo to Cut 10% of Flights Following Massive Cancellation Crisis
Dec 09, 2025 11:10 pm CST
Following a crisis involving over 2,000 flight cancellations, the Indian government has ordered IndiGo, the country's largest airline, to reduce operations by 10%. Despite the airline's claims of normalized operations, this reduction will result in cancellation of more than 200 daily flights. The DGCA has issued show cause notices to IndiGo's leadership and launched an investigation into the internal mismanagement of crew rosters and flight schedules that caused significant passenger inconvenience.
Indian Government Orders IndiGo to Complete All Passenger Refunds Following Massive Flight Cancellations
Dec 06, 2025 07:05 pm CST
The civil aviation ministry has mandated IndiGo to process all refunds for cancelled flights by Sunday evening following over 1,400 flight cancellations across two days. The airline must establish dedicated passenger support centers, waive rescheduling fees, and ensure baggage delivery within 48 hours, with full service restoration expected within three days.
How Mumbai Airport and Other Indian Airports Are Managing the IndiGo Flight Cancellation Crisis
Dec 06, 2025 01:52 am CST
Indian airports have implemented emergency measures to assist thousands of passengers affected by IndiGo flight cancellations. While airline staff are overwhelmed, airport authorities are providing guidance and support to stranded travelers. Passengers are advised to check flight status before traveling and can access real-time updates through platforms like Adani OneApp.
IndiGo Crisis: Airline Seeks Extended Exemption From Pilot Duty Rules As Hundreds of Flights Cancelled
Dec 05, 2025 12:40 am CST
IndiGo is facing a severe operational crisis, requesting exemptions from pilot rest and duty regulations until February 2026 after miscalculating crew requirements under new safety norms. The airline is cancelling 170-200 flights daily, with disruptions expected to continue for several more days as authorities monitor the situation and mandate improved passenger support. Civil Aviation authorities have ordered increased staffing at affected airports and are monitoring airfares to prevent price gouging during this significant disruption to India's largest airline.