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09 Dec

Centre Cuts IndiGo’s Flight Schedule by 10% to Stabilise Operations Amid Ongoing Crisis

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaaviation ministry, flight cancellations, IndiGo flight cuts, pilot duty norms

New Delhi, December 9, 2025— The civil aviation ministry on Tuesday directed IndiGo to reduce its flight schedule by 10 per cent, aiming to stabilise the airline’s operations after days of widespread disruptions caused by the transition to the second phase of new flight duty norms for pilots. The decision comes amid thousands of cancellations this month that left lakhs of passengers facing severe delays and confusion at airports across the country.Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers was called to the ministry to provide an update on the situation. According to the minister, the airline…

IndiGo Processes ₹610 Crore Refunds as Government Pushes for Faster Normalisation

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaaviation ministry, flight cancellations, IndiGo refunds, operational crisis

New Delhi, December 7, 2025— IndiGo has refunded ₹610 crore so far for flights that were cancelled or severely delayed during the recent operational crisis, the civil aviation ministry said on Sunday. The government also confirmed that the airline has delivered around 3,000 misplaced baggage items to passengers across the country.The ministry said India’s aviation network is moving quickly towards full normalcy and that all corrective steps will remain in place until operations stabilise completely. On Saturday, the government instructed IndiGo to complete the entire ticket refund process for cancelled flights by Sunday evening and ensure that all separated baggage…

DGCA Seeks Explanation from IndiGo as Massive Flight Disruptions Hit Passengers

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New Delhi, December 3— India’s aviation regulator DGCA has launched an investigation into widespread disruptions across IndiGo’s network and has directed the airline to provide a detailed explanation for the surge in flight cancellations and delays.IndiGo, the country’s largest carrier, cancelled more than 100 flights on Wednesday across multiple airports, while several other services faced long delays. The airline continued to struggle with major operational challenges, with a shortage of crew emerging as the key reason behind the disruptions. IndiGo said it will implement calibrated schedule adjustments over the next 48 hours to stabilise operations.The Directorate General of Civil Aviation…