passenger disruptions
DGCA Cuts IndiGo's Winter Schedule by 5% Following Massive Flight Cancellation Crisis
Dec 09, 2025 03:32 pm CST
Following widespread chaos at Indian airports due to hundreds of canceled flights, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation has imposed a 5% reduction on IndiGo's winter schedule. This regulatory action comes after the airline failed to efficiently manage its operations under new pilot fatigue safety regulations, resulting in approximately 110 fewer daily flights for India's largest carrier.
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 Recovery Progress: CEO Reports 1,650 Flights Operating as Service Restoration Continues
Dec 07, 2025 08:23 pm CST
IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers announces significant recovery progress with 1,650 flights operating on Sunday and 137 of 138 destinations back in service. After days of widespread cancellations affecting thousands of passengers, the airline is improving system stability and achieving 75% on-time performance while implementing earlier notification systems for necessary cancellations.