IndiGo Faces Severe Criticism from Pilots' Federation Over Staffing Strategy Amid Flight Cancellations

Dec 04, 2025 03:29 pm CST

The Federation of Indian Pilots has strongly criticized IndiGo's operational strategy following widespread flight disruptions. Despite having two years to prepare for new flight duty regulations, the airline allegedly maintained a hiring freeze, resulting in over 150 flight cancellations on December 3. While other carriers adapted successfully to the new norms, IndiGo's expansion without sufficient pilot recruitment has raised serious concerns about operational responsibility during the challenging winter fog season.