IndiGo Archives - National Times

11 Dec

IndiGo Faces Heightened Regulatory Scrutiny as Pilot Shortages Deepen Operational Strain

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India’s civil aviation regulator has expanded its on-site monitoring of IndiGo as the airline continues to cancel large numbers of flights, raising concerns about staffing levels and long-term planning at the country’s biggest carrier. IndiGo executives have attributed the wave of disruptions to a mix of technical issues, seasonal schedule shifts tied to winter operations, weather delays, growing congestion across the aviation network, and the airline’s adjustment to new crew-rostering rules. While these challenges affect all airlines to some degree, other carriers have largely maintained normal operations. The situation has placed IndiGo’s pilot workforce under the…

10 Dec

DGCA Summons IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers Over Massive Operational Disruptions

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New Delhi, December 10, 2025— Aviation regulator DGCA has summoned IndiGo Chief Executive Officer Pieter Elbers to appear at its office on Thursday as part of an ongoing investigation into the airline’s severe operational breakdown, which led to thousands of flight cancellations, delays and rescheduling across the country.The Directorate General of Civil Aviation said Elbers has been directed to present himself at 3 pm, accompanied by senior officials from all concerned departments. The regulator has sought a detailed report covering flight restoration progress, pilot and cabin crew recruitment plans, updated strength of personnel, the number of cancellations, and refunds processed.The…

09 Dec

IndiGo’s Flight Disruptions Worsen as Nearly 180 Services Axed from Southern Hubs

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New Delhi: (Rajeev Sharma): IndiGo’s ongoing operational troubles intensified on Tuesday, with the airline pulling close to 180 flights from its schedules at Bengaluru and Hyderabad airports. The cancellations extend a week-long stretch of disruptions that has rattled passengers and raised concerns within the aviation ministry. Data from airport authorities shows that Bengaluru bore the brunt of the turbulence, with 121 flights cancelled throughout the day—63 outbound and 58 inbound. Hyderabad saw 58 services grounded, including 14 arrivals and 44 departures, marking one of the most significant single-day cuts since the crisis began. The recurring cancellations come as the Union…

09 Dec

Centre to slash Indigo’s winter schedule following nationwide chaos, give slots to its rivals

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National Times Bureau :- Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu said that the Centre will cut indigo's winter schedule and allott thos slots to its rival airlines in the wake of massive flights cancellation chaos. The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) will hold a review meeting on Tuesday with senior officials from all airlines after widespread disruptions left passengers stranded across the country. The minister said that IndiGo has issued refunds of ₹745 crore for 7,30,655 cancelled bookings between December 1 and 8. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha on Monday, Civil Aviation Minister Naidu said that the cancellation of…

08 Dec

IndiGo Turbulence Continues: Bengaluru Airport Hit Hard as Seventh Day of Cancellations Unfolds

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Bengaluru (Rajeev Sharma): Passengers at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport faced another difficult day on Monday, with IndiGo cancelling 127 flights amid ongoing operational chaos that has stretched into its seventh straight day. The disruptions included 62 outbound flights and 65 arrivals, according to an airport insider. The prolonged crisis has prompted stepped-up intervention from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). On Sunday night, the regulator extended the deadline for IndiGo chief executive Pieter Elbers and chief operating officer Isidro Porqueras to respond to show-cause notices. Their replies are now due by 6 p.m. on Monday. The notices, issued a…

07 Dec

IndiGo Recovers Flight Operations, Faces Regulatory and Political Pressure

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): IndiGo has announced that it has restored around 95% of its network, planning over 1,500 flights on Sunday and reconnecting 135 of its 138 destinations. The airline described the sharp reduction in flights on Saturday, when just over 700 flights operated, as a strategic “reboot” to stabilise schedules and crew rosters following widespread operational disruptions that affected thousands of passengers nationwide. In a statement, IndiGo acknowledged that while significant progress has been made, the airline still has challenges ahead in fully restoring passenger confidence. It thanked employees, travellers, partners, and government agencies for supporting its efforts…

07 Dec

DGCA issues notice to Indigo CEO over massive flight disruptions, seeks reply within 24 hours

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National Times Bureau :- India’s aviation crisis deepened on Saturday as the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued a show-cause notice to IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers, seeking an explanation for the escalating flight delays, cancellations, and widespread operational failures. The aviation regulator has given Elbers 24 hours to reply, warning that punitive action will follow if he fails to respond. The DGCA stated that the large-scale disruptions, involving hundreds of cancellations each day, have caused major inconvenience and distress to passengers. The notice said the main reason behind the chaos was IndiGo’s failure to arrange essential requirements necessary for…

06 Dec

IndiGo Operations Collapse Again, Leaving Hundreds Stranded at Chandigarh and Amritsar Airports

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National Times Bureau :- India’s largest airline, IndiGo, continued to face a severe operational crisis on Saturday, with significant disruption reported at both Chandigarh and Amritsar airports. Ongoing technical issues and a shortage of operational staff led to multiple flight delays extending for hours, while several flights were cancelled without prior notice. The chaos caused widespread inconvenience, leaving passengers frustrated and desperate. Among the most distressing cases was that of Shruti, a woman who had travelled from Kolkata to Chandigarh for her mother’s funeral. Her return flight, scheduled for Friday night, was abruptly cancelled upon her arrival at the airport.…

06 Dec

Sonu Sood Appeals for Calm as IndiGo Staff Face Passenger Anger Amid Ongoing Travel Disruptions

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Mumbai (Rajeev Sharma): With India’s busiest airports reeling from days of severe IndiGo flight delays and cancellations, actor Sonu Sood has stepped in with a public plea urging travellers to stop venting their anger on airline ground staff who, he says, “are just as powerless” in the unfolding situation. Chaotic scenes have gripped terminals across the country, where stranded passengers—some waiting for hours without clear updates—have erupted in confrontations now widely circulating on social media. Several clips show irate flyers demanding explanations from airline employees struggling to manage swelling crowds. ‘They Don’t Have the Answers Either’: Sood’s Message to Flyers…

06 Dec

Flight Chaos Eases as IndiGo Slowly Rebuilds Network After Days of Disruptions

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): After nearly a week of severe turbulence in India’s aviation sector, flights operated by IndiGo began moving toward stability on Friday evening, with Delhi Airport confirming that the carrier’s schedule was “progressively improving” following mass cancellations that left thousands stranded across the country. The disruption, which peaked on Friday with more than a thousand flights grounded in a single day, caused crowding, frayed tempers and hours-long delays at major airports. Travellers at Delhi, Hyderabad and Bengaluru reported confusion as departure boards filled with cancellations and rescheduled flights. FDTL Enforcement at the Heart of the Crisis While…