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IndiGo Flights Cancellation News Live Updates: IndiGo gives update on operations; 'over 95% network connectivity re-established'
IndiGo’s large-scale operational breakdown has left thousands of passengers stranded across Indian airports, highlighting ongoing challenges in the aviation sector. The airline experienced mass cancellations and delays, with Pune Airport reporting 16 arrivals and 16 departures cancelled between midnight and 8 am on Friday, along with one flight diverted to Hyderabad due to Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL). Other airlines continued normal operations. In response, the DGCA granted IndiGo a temporary one-time exemption from certain night duty and FDTL restrictions for its A320 fleet until February 10, 2026, aiming to stabilise schedules while maintaining safety. Under this, the airline must submit fortnightly updates on crew utilisation, operational improvements, and a 30-day roadmap for full FDTL compliance.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has also implemented several passenger-centric measures, including automatic refunds for cancelled flights, hotel accommodation for stranded travellers, lounge access for senior citizens, and refreshments for delayed passengers. A 24×7 control room monitors operations in real time to coordinate corrective actions and resource deployment. Airports have deployed additional staff to manage passenger flow amid the disruption.
The crisis has sparked political concern, with opposition leaders like Congress MP Dr Mallu Ravi warning that over-reliance on a single carrier exposes structural vulnerabilities in India’s aviation sector. In response, the government has ordered a high-level inquiry to investigate the breakdown, assign accountability, and recommend measures to prevent similar disruptions in the future, ensuring passenger safety and operational stability nationwide.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has also implemented several passenger-centric measures, including automatic refunds for cancelled flights, hotel accommodation for stranded travellers, lounge access for senior citizens, and refreshments for delayed passengers. A 24×7 control room monitors operations in real time to coordinate corrective actions and resource deployment. Airports have deployed additional staff to manage passenger flow amid the disruption.
The crisis has sparked political concern, with opposition leaders like Congress MP Dr Mallu Ravi warning that over-reliance on a single carrier exposes structural vulnerabilities in India’s aviation sector. In response, the government has ordered a high-level inquiry to investigate the breakdown, assign accountability, and recommend measures to prevent similar disruptions in the future, ensuring passenger safety and operational stability nationwide.
23:21 (IST) Dec 06
Air India and AI Express issue statement amid IndiGo crisis
A press note by Air India Group reads, "In view of the widespread disruptions that travellers across India are currently experiencing, Air India and Air India Express announce a series of proactive measures to help those stranded reach their destinations."
22:38 (IST) Dec 06
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issues a show-cause notice to IndiGo
22:26 (IST) Dec 06
Indian Railways to run 89 special train services in next 3 days
Indian Railways has launched 89 special train services over the next three days to handle heavy passenger rush caused by flight cancellations and winter travel demand.
Multiple zones are running additional services:
- Central Railway has introduced 14 specials on routes including Pune–Bengaluru, Pune–Hazrat Nizamuddin, LTT–Madgaon, Nagpur–CSMT and Gorakhpur–LTT.
- South Eastern, South Central, Eastern and Western Railways have added key services linking Santragachi, Howrah, Cherlapalli, Secunderabad, Hyderabad, Mumbai Central, Bandra Terminus and Durgapura.
- Northern, North Central, North Western and East Central Railways are operating short-term specials connecting New Delhi, Udhampur, Prayagraj, Hisar, Patna, Darbhanga and Durg.
- A separate Durg–Hazrat Nizamuddin special will also operate on 7–8 December.
21:55 (IST) Dec 06
Over 800 flights cancelled even as airline claims 95% network connectivity restored - top developments
IndiGo's nationwide operational crisis continues into its fifth day with over 800 flights cancelled. The government has imposed fare caps, ordered immediate refunds, and mandated baggage return within 48 hours. While IndiGo claims 95% network connectivity restored, disruptions persist for thousands of passengers. Read full story
21:18 (IST) Dec 06
14 IndiGo flights cancelled at Ranchi Airport
IndiGo Airlines cancelled 14 flights at Ranchi airport on Saturday, officials said.
Airport Director Vinod Kumar told PTI that 14 scheduled flights of IndiGo were cancelled and five flights were delayed on Saturday.
"Out of a total of 36 scheduled flights of IndiGo at Ranchi Airport, a total of 14 flights (seven incoming and seven outgoing) were cancelled, while five flights were delayed," said Kumar.
"We are sharing the immediate flight status of the IndiGo flights on the social media handle of Ranchi Airport and also increased a counter especially for IndiGo flights to help refund and reschedule flights of passengers," added Kumar.
Airport Director Vinod Kumar told PTI that 14 scheduled flights of IndiGo were cancelled and five flights were delayed on Saturday.
"Out of a total of 36 scheduled flights of IndiGo at Ranchi Airport, a total of 14 flights (seven incoming and seven outgoing) were cancelled, while five flights were delayed," said Kumar.
"We are sharing the immediate flight status of the IndiGo flights on the social media handle of Ranchi Airport and also increased a counter especially for IndiGo flights to help refund and reschedule flights of passengers," added Kumar.
20:28 (IST) Dec 06
Council of Indian Aviation President Nitin Jadhav pushes for inquiry into IndiGo cancellation chaos
As IndiGo’s flight operations remained severely disrupted on Saturday, stranding thousands of passengers at major airports across the country, the President of the Council of Indian Aviation, Nitin Jadhav, called for a probe into what he described as the growing “IndiGo cancellation chaos.”
Speaking to ANI, Jadhav said, “The IndiGo management itself is responsible for this, not the pilots... The DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) is supporting them. I am demanding a CBI inquiry into the DGCA and IndiGo. There is a hidden agenda behind this. The DGCA is not doing its work properly.”
He alleged that passengers were being physically and mentally harassed and warned that the crisis would not be resolved quickly.
“It is not going to be sorted so soon. Their schedule has collapsed. Earlier flights used to operate between 6 am and 12 pm; now aviation runs for 24 hours. Due to one delay, there is a ripple effect. When they prepared the schedule, why did the DGCA not ask where the pilots were? Pilots are not responsible,” he said.
Speaking to ANI, Jadhav said, “The IndiGo management itself is responsible for this, not the pilots... The DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) is supporting them. I am demanding a CBI inquiry into the DGCA and IndiGo. There is a hidden agenda behind this. The DGCA is not doing its work properly.”
He alleged that passengers were being physically and mentally harassed and warned that the crisis would not be resolved quickly.
“It is not going to be sorted so soon. Their schedule has collapsed. Earlier flights used to operate between 6 am and 12 pm; now aviation runs for 24 hours. Due to one delay, there is a ripple effect. When they prepared the schedule, why did the DGCA not ask where the pilots were? Pilots are not responsible,” he said.
20:17 (IST) Dec 06
'Over 95% network connectivity re-established': IndiGo gives update on operations
"Addressing the recent disruptions in our network, we had cancelled a significant number of flights and operated little above 700 flights yesterday connecting 113 destinations. The main objective was to reboot the network, systems, and rosters so that we could start afresh today with higher number of flights, improved stability, and there are some early signs of improvement. Today, we are on our way to operate over 1500 flights by end of day. With regards to destinations, over 95% of network connectivity has already been re-established as we are able to operate to 135 out of the existing 138 destinations in operations. While we understand that we have a long way to go, we are committed to build back the trust of our customers. We would like to thank all our partners and government agencies for their constant support and guidance. Most of all we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our customers and staff for their patience and cooperation through these tough times. We apologise once again," said an IndiGo Spokesperson.
20:05 (IST) Dec 06
Railways announces 84 special trains following IndiGo flight cancellations
The Railways on Saturday announced 84 special trains, with 104 trips, to assist thousands of passengers stranded nationwide due to mass IndiGo flight cancellations. The Railway Ministry coordinated the rapid rollout after assessing traffic in major cities including New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Patna and Howrah.
“The number of special trains and their trips might increase further depending on the traffic scenario,” said Dilip Kumar, Executive Director (Information & Publicity), Railway Board, adding that all zones had been instructed to deploy available rolling stock and manpower.
Railway zones have begun sharing information at airports and through local announcements. South Eastern Railway has informed airport authorities to display the schedules, while Western Railway will operate seven special services on routes such as Mumbai Central–New Delhi, Bandra Terminus–Durgapura and Sabarmati–Delhi.
South Central Railway announced four special trains, while Central Railway and Northern Railway have planned 14 and 10 services respectively, with further additions under review.
IndiGo’s operations have been severely disrupted for five consecutive days, with widespread cancellations, delays and baggage misplacement affecting passengers across the country.
“The number of special trains and their trips might increase further depending on the traffic scenario,” said Dilip Kumar, Executive Director (Information & Publicity), Railway Board, adding that all zones had been instructed to deploy available rolling stock and manpower.
Railway zones have begun sharing information at airports and through local announcements. South Eastern Railway has informed airport authorities to display the schedules, while Western Railway will operate seven special services on routes such as Mumbai Central–New Delhi, Bandra Terminus–Durgapura and Sabarmati–Delhi.
South Central Railway announced four special trains, while Central Railway and Northern Railway have planned 14 and 10 services respectively, with further additions under review.
IndiGo’s operations have been severely disrupted for five consecutive days, with widespread cancellations, delays and baggage misplacement affecting passengers across the country.
19:47 (IST) Dec 06
35 IndiGo flights cancelled at Ahmedabad airport
As many as 35 flights of IndiGo scheduled for departure from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad were cancelled on Saturday, escalating the woes of stranded passengers hit by the double whammy of travel uncertainty and alleged lack of basic facilities.
Similar scenes were witnessed at the Vadodara airport, where three flights scheduled for departure were cancelled by IndiGo Airlines, which has been struggling to restore flight operations that had been in disarray for the last five days.
In a partial relief for passengers travelling from the Rajkot airport, only one IndiGo flight -- for Mumbai -- was cancelled, while seven flights for Delhi, Mumbai, Goa, Hyderabad and Bengaluru operated, officials said.
Similar scenes were witnessed at the Vadodara airport, where three flights scheduled for departure were cancelled by IndiGo Airlines, which has been struggling to restore flight operations that had been in disarray for the last five days.
In a partial relief for passengers travelling from the Rajkot airport, only one IndiGo flight -- for Mumbai -- was cancelled, while seven flights for Delhi, Mumbai, Goa, Hyderabad and Bengaluru operated, officials said.
19:12 (IST) Dec 06
Ixigo to refund entire convenience, assured fees for cancelled IndiGo flights from Dec 3-8
Travel aggregator ixigo on Saturday announced that it will refund the full convenience and assured fees on tickets booked through its platform for passengers affected by the ongoing IndiGo flight cancellations.
The refund applies to all customers whose IndiGo flights are cancelled by the airline between December 3 and 8, 2025, the company said in a statement.
"We understand how stressful flight disruptions can be. To support inconvenienced passengers in these difficult times, ixigo will refund full convenience fees and assured fees for all our customers whose IndiGo flights are cancelled by the airline between December 3 and 8, 2025," it said.
The company added that it is committed to helping passengers secure quick full refunds and arrange alternative bookings.
IndiGo cancelled more than 800 flights on Saturday, leaving thousands of travellers stranded nationwide.
The refund applies to all customers whose IndiGo flights are cancelled by the airline between December 3 and 8, 2025, the company said in a statement.
"We understand how stressful flight disruptions can be. To support inconvenienced passengers in these difficult times, ixigo will refund full convenience fees and assured fees for all our customers whose IndiGo flights are cancelled by the airline between December 3 and 8, 2025," it said.
The company added that it is committed to helping passengers secure quick full refunds and arrange alternative bookings.
IndiGo cancelled more than 800 flights on Saturday, leaving thousands of travellers stranded nationwide.
18:52 (IST) Dec 06
IndiGo cancels 41 flights in Kolkata Airport
IndiGo Airlines on Saturday cancelled 41 flights at Kolkata’s N S C Bose International Airport, an Airports Authority of India official said. Of these, 21 were inbound services from various destinations, while 20 were scheduled departures.
Kolkata Airport had 73 planned arrivals and 102 departures for the day, the official added.
The disruption followed a similar pattern on Friday, when IndiGo scrapped 47 flights to and from the city.
Overall, the airline cancelled more than 400 flights across four major airports on Saturday, coming just a day after it secured temporary relaxations in the second phase of the court-mandated flight duty and rest period norms for cockpit crew.
Kolkata Airport had 73 planned arrivals and 102 departures for the day, the official added.
The disruption followed a similar pattern on Friday, when IndiGo scrapped 47 flights to and from the city.
Overall, the airline cancelled more than 400 flights across four major airports on Saturday, coming just a day after it secured temporary relaxations in the second phase of the court-mandated flight duty and rest period norms for cockpit crew.
18:13 (IST) Dec 06
Govt has directed airlines to maintain cap on fare prices
17:46 (IST) Dec 06
New FDTL not entirely put on hold; only IndiGo A320 fleet operations given limited relaxations
The new Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL), which came into effect on November 1, have not been put on hold in its entirety; only specific, temporary relaxations have been granted, and only for IndiGo’s A320 fleet, to help restore schedules disrupted over the past few days, clarified an official from the ministry of civil aviation.The cloud of confusion erupted after the ministry issued a statement on Friday, which carried an unclear sentence right in the first paragraph. "The ministry of civil aviation has taken urgent and proactive measures to address the ongoing disruption in flight schedules, particularly those of Indigo Airlines. The Flight Duty Times Limitations (FDTL) orders of the DGCA have been placed in abeyance with immediate effect," the statement read.
Read full story17:33 (IST) Dec 06
35 IndiGo flights cancelled at Ahmedabad airport
As many as 35 IndiGo flights scheduled to depart from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport were cancelled on Saturday, deepening the frustration of stranded passengers already grappling with travel uncertainty and complaints of inadequate facilities.
Similar disruptions were reported at Vadodara airport, where IndiGo cancelled three departures as the airline continued to struggle to stabilise operations after five days of severe schedule disarray.
At Rajkot airport, the situation was comparatively better. Only one IndiGo flight — to Mumbai — was cancelled, while seven services to Delhi, Mumbai, Goa, Hyderabad and Bengaluru operated as scheduled, officials said.
Similar disruptions were reported at Vadodara airport, where IndiGo cancelled three departures as the airline continued to struggle to stabilise operations after five days of severe schedule disarray.
At Rajkot airport, the situation was comparatively better. Only one IndiGo flight — to Mumbai — was cancelled, while seven services to Delhi, Mumbai, Goa, Hyderabad and Bengaluru operated as scheduled, officials said.
17:16 (IST) Dec 06
IndiGo offers' sincere apologies', claims work ongoing to normalise operations
"IndiGo is working determinedly to bring its operations back on track across the network. Our teams are focused on stabilising schedules, reducing delays, and supporting customers through this period. Today the number of cancellations has dropped below 850 flights, much lower compared to yesterday. We’re continuing to work towards reducing this number progressively over the next few days," it further said in it s press statement.
16:52 (IST) Dec 06
Centre orders price capping between Rs 7500-Rs 18,000
Aviation Ministry has imposed emergency fare caps on domestic flights to combat soaring ticket prices following widespread cancellations by a major airline. New maximum fares range from Rs 7,500 to Rs 18,000 based on distance, excluding taxes. These temporary restrictions aim to protect passengers from exploitation and ensure travel affordability until the situation stabilizes.
Read full story16:25 (IST) Dec 06
IndiGo crisis: Domestic fares capped at Rs 18,000, says Centre; service fee, taxes excluded
16:03 (IST) Dec 06
PM Modi promised ease of air travel but gave 'cease of air travel', says Congress amid IndiGo crisis
Taking a swipe at the government over the IndiGo flight disruptions, the Congress on Saturday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised ease of air travel but delivered a “cease of air travel”, and asked whether Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu would take responsibility for the “unprecedented crisis”.
The party argued that the ongoing IndiGo chaos was not accidental but the result of the BJP government's “relentless push to manufacture a duopoly in the sector.”
With IndiGo’s large-scale disruptions affecting thousands of passengers, the Ministry of Civil Aviation on Saturday directed the airline to complete all ticket refunds for cancelled flights by Sunday evening, and to ensure that baggage separated from travellers is returned within two days.
A day after IndiGo cancelled more than 1,000 flights—its fifth consecutive day of disruptions—the ministry reiterated that any delay or non-compliance in refund processing would trigger immediate regulatory action.
Addressing a press conference, Congress leader Sasikanth Senthil said IndiGo’s cancellations had brought the nation’s air travel infrastructure to its knees.
“This crisis is not a natural breakdown; it is the predictable fallout of the BJP government that has been hell-bent on crushing competition, rewarding favourites, and reshaping an entire national industry to suit a tiny circle of corporate allies,” Senthil said.
The party argued that the ongoing IndiGo chaos was not accidental but the result of the BJP government's “relentless push to manufacture a duopoly in the sector.”
With IndiGo’s large-scale disruptions affecting thousands of passengers, the Ministry of Civil Aviation on Saturday directed the airline to complete all ticket refunds for cancelled flights by Sunday evening, and to ensure that baggage separated from travellers is returned within two days.
A day after IndiGo cancelled more than 1,000 flights—its fifth consecutive day of disruptions—the ministry reiterated that any delay or non-compliance in refund processing would trigger immediate regulatory action.
Addressing a press conference, Congress leader Sasikanth Senthil said IndiGo’s cancellations had brought the nation’s air travel infrastructure to its knees.
“This crisis is not a natural breakdown; it is the predictable fallout of the BJP government that has been hell-bent on crushing competition, rewarding favourites, and reshaping an entire national industry to suit a tiny circle of corporate allies,” Senthil said.
15:35 (IST) Dec 06
Railways has notified 22 special trains to clear passenger rush due to IndiGo fiasco
15:24 (IST) Dec 06
Kejriwal lashes out at government over IndiGo crisis
"Indigo airline fiasco shows that Modi govt is either incompetent or in collusion. In either case, India deserves better. People have never suffered so much," he said on X.
15:17 (IST) Dec 06
IndiGo meltdown prompts govt action: Refund deadline, fare cap, baggage return & more — key directives
The Central government has ordered IndiGo to immediately clear all pending passenger refunds and has imposed fare caps to curb surge pricing amidst a nationwide disruption. Directives include completing refunds by Sunday evening, waiving rescheduling fees, and ensuring baggage delivery within 48 hours. The government expects operations to normalize within three days.
Read full story14:36 (IST) Dec 06
'Must be completed by Dec 7': Govt asks IndiGo to clear passenger refunds; no rescheduling charges
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has ordered IndiGo to clear all pending passenger refunds without delay. It has mandated that refunds for all cancelled or disrupted flights must be fully processed by 8.00 PM on Sunday, December 7. Airlines have also been told not to impose rescheduling charges on passengers whose travel plans were affected. The Ministry warned that any delay or non-compliance in processing refunds will trigger immediate regulatory action.
14:14 (IST) Dec 06
Civil aviation ministry asks IndiGo to complete ticket refund process for passengers impacted by disrupted flights by 8 pm on Sunday
14:14 (IST) Dec 06
Ensure all baggages separated from passengers due to flight cancellations are delivered within next 48 hours.
Govt tells IndiGo
14:13 (IST) Dec 06
'Must be completed by Dec 7': Govt asks IndiGo to clear passenger refunds; no rescheduling charges
A press release by Ministry of Civil Aviation reads, "The Ministry of Civil Aviation has directed IndiGo to clear all pending passenger refunds without delay. The Ministry has mandated that the refund process for all cancelled or disrupted flights must be fully completed by 8:00 PM on Sunday, 7 December 2025. Airlines have also been instructed not to levy any rescheduling charges for passengers whose travel plans were affected by cancellations. The Ministry has clarified that any delay or non-compliance in refund processing will invite immediate regulatory action."
14:01 (IST) Dec 06
'Unprofessional conduct,' says passenger as IndiGo cancellations disrupt travellers nationwide
The nationwide disruption of IndiGo's flight operations intensified on Saturday, leaving passengers stranded and airports facing unprecedented delays. Jammu Airport, in particular, witnessed a deserted scene as several of the airline's services were cancelled throughout the day, causing confusion and frustration among travellers.
Airport officials confirmed that multiple IndiGo departures and arrivals were cancelled during the day, adding to the ongoing disruption already being reported across other major airports in the country.
Passengers said they had been waiting for hours without any clear communication from the airline staff regarding rescheduled flights.
"I had come here to drop off my aunt. She is travelling from Jammu to Delhi. We have been struggling since yesterday, but we do not know the status...When she had come here from Delhi, she was stuck there for 12 hours. This is such a big airline, but their conduct is so unprofessional," Kashish told ANI.
Similar scenes were observed at Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport in Chandigarh, where travellers expressed their frustration over repeated cancellations and a lack of information.
Airport officials confirmed that multiple IndiGo departures and arrivals were cancelled during the day, adding to the ongoing disruption already being reported across other major airports in the country.
Passengers said they had been waiting for hours without any clear communication from the airline staff regarding rescheduled flights.
"I had come here to drop off my aunt. She is travelling from Jammu to Delhi. We have been struggling since yesterday, but we do not know the status...When she had come here from Delhi, she was stuck there for 12 hours. This is such a big airline, but their conduct is so unprofessional," Kashish told ANI.
Similar scenes were observed at Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport in Chandigarh, where travellers expressed their frustration over repeated cancellations and a lack of information.
13:56 (IST) Dec 06
14 IndiGo flights cancelled at Goa's Dabolim airport
At least 14 domestic flights of IndiGo from Goa's Dabolim airport were cancelled on Saturday due to the ongoing disruption of the airline's operations, a senior official said.
Several passengers were seen stranded outside the Dabolim airport, located in South Goa, as some of the cancellations were announced at the last minute.
As per a post on the airport's X handle, 14 flights, which were to take off for Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Cochin, Kolkata, Bangalore, Delhi and Indore, were cancelled till Saturday afternoon.
The airport management on Friday appealed to the passengers to check their latest flight status before heading to the airport.
Several passengers were seen stranded outside the Dabolim airport, located in South Goa, as some of the cancellations were announced at the last minute.
As per a post on the airport's X handle, 14 flights, which were to take off for Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Cochin, Kolkata, Bangalore, Delhi and Indore, were cancelled till Saturday afternoon.
The airport management on Friday appealed to the passengers to check their latest flight status before heading to the airport.
13:18 (IST) Dec 06
Centre caps airfares amid flight chaos; warns airlines against 'opportunistic pricing'
Ministry of civil aviation has taken serious note of concerns regarding unusually high airfares being charged by certain airlines during the ongoing disruption. In order to protect passengers from any form of opportunistic pricing, the Ministry has invoked its regulatory powers to ensure fair and reasonable fares across all affected routes.
An official directive has been issued to all airlines mandating strict adherence to the fare caps that have now been prescribed. These caps will remain in force until the situation fully stabilises. The objective of this directive is to maintain pricing discipline in the market, prevent any exploitation of passengers in distress, and ensure that citizens who urgently need to travel, including senior citizens, students, and patients — are not subjected to financial hardship during this period.
An official directive has been issued to all airlines mandating strict adherence to the fare caps that have now been prescribed. These caps will remain in force until the situation fully stabilises. The objective of this directive is to maintain pricing discipline in the market, prevent any exploitation of passengers in distress, and ensure that citizens who urgently need to travel, including senior citizens, students, and patients — are not subjected to financial hardship during this period.
12:54 (IST) Dec 06
Indigo flights chaos: SCR to run special trains to clear passenger rush
The South Central Railway on Saturday announced that it would run four special trains to manage the surge in passengers resulting from the large-scale cancellation of IndiGo flights here.
The move comes as flyers face significant disruption and long queues at the airport due to the cancellation.
A press release from the SCR said it is running the special trains to clear the extra rush of passengers to Chennai, Mumbai and Shalimar (Kolkata) from Hyderabad today.
Meanwhile, as many as 43 outbound Indigo flights were cancelled from here on Saturday, Rajiv Gandhi International Airport sources said.
Similarly, 26 incoming flights are also likely to be cancelled during the day, they said.
The flight cancellations drew ire from passengers, who thronged the IndiGo counters at the airport demanding to know the exact situation.
“This is utter nonsense! Digiyatra done, message received that departure has been rescheduled ahead of the scheduled departure and now upon arriving at Hyderabad airport coming to know at the security checkpoint that Indigo flight is cancelled,” Tarun Singha, former Ministry of Defence spokesperson said in a post on X.
The move comes as flyers face significant disruption and long queues at the airport due to the cancellation.
A press release from the SCR said it is running the special trains to clear the extra rush of passengers to Chennai, Mumbai and Shalimar (Kolkata) from Hyderabad today.
Meanwhile, as many as 43 outbound Indigo flights were cancelled from here on Saturday, Rajiv Gandhi International Airport sources said.
Similarly, 26 incoming flights are also likely to be cancelled during the day, they said.
The flight cancellations drew ire from passengers, who thronged the IndiGo counters at the airport demanding to know the exact situation.
“This is utter nonsense! Digiyatra done, message received that departure has been rescheduled ahead of the scheduled departure and now upon arriving at Hyderabad airport coming to know at the security checkpoint that Indigo flight is cancelled,” Tarun Singha, former Ministry of Defence spokesperson said in a post on X.
11:57 (IST) Dec 06
More than 400 flights cancelled across four major airports on Saturday
IndiGo cancelled more than 400 flights across four major airports on Saturday, a day after the airline secured temporary relaxations in the second phase of court-mandated duty and rest norms for its cockpit crew, according to sources.
Bengaluru saw the highest impact, with 124 flights (63 departures and 61 arrivals) cancelled, followed by Mumbai with 109 cancellations (51 departures and 58 arrivals). Delhi recorded 106 cancelled flights, including 54 departures and 52 arrivals, while Hyderabad reported 66 cancellations.
Bengaluru saw the highest impact, with 124 flights (63 departures and 61 arrivals) cancelled, followed by Mumbai with 109 cancellations (51 departures and 58 arrivals). Delhi recorded 106 cancelled flights, including 54 departures and 52 arrivals, while Hyderabad reported 66 cancellations.
11:23 (IST) Dec 06
9 IndiGo flights from Jammu Airport resumed, 7 cancelled from Srinagar
IndiGo announced on Saturday that it had resumed nine of its 11 scheduled flights from Jammu Airport, offering relief to passengers stranded after multiple cancellations triggered by nationwide pilot-rostering disruptions.
In contrast, operations at Srinagar International Airport were more severely affected. Of the 36 IndiGo flights planned for the day — 18 arrivals and 18 departures — the airline cancelled seven inbound and seven outbound services due to continued rostering issues, officials said. One additional flight operated by another airline was also cancelled.
Officials noted that further updates were still awaited.
In contrast, operations at Srinagar International Airport were more severely affected. Of the 36 IndiGo flights planned for the day — 18 arrivals and 18 departures — the airline cancelled seven inbound and seven outbound services due to continued rostering issues, officials said. One additional flight operated by another airline was also cancelled.
Officials noted that further updates were still awaited.
10:22 (IST) Dec 06
SpiceJet adds more flights for Mumbai departures on Dec 6
Amid widespread delays and cancellations of IndiGo flights, SpiceJet has announced a major expansion of its departures from Mumbai for December 6, introducing additional services on several key domestic and international routes.
The airline released an updated schedule featuring enhanced connectivity to prominent destinations including Delhi, Jaipur, Chennai, Dubai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Ayodhya, Goa, Patna, Pune, Udaipur, Varanasi, Ahmedabad, and more.
In response to the surge in passenger demand across Maharashtra, SpiceJet has substantially increased its Mumbai departures, aiming to provide greater travel options and ease the strain on affected routes.
The airline released an updated schedule featuring enhanced connectivity to prominent destinations including Delhi, Jaipur, Chennai, Dubai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Ayodhya, Goa, Patna, Pune, Udaipur, Varanasi, Ahmedabad, and more.
In response to the surge in passenger demand across Maharashtra, SpiceJet has substantially increased its Mumbai departures, aiming to provide greater travel options and ease the strain on affected routes.
09:55 (IST) Dec 06
IndiGo operations disrupted at Thiruvananthapuram and Ahmedabad airports
Thiruvananthapuram airport officials reported that IndiGo had 22 domestic operations scheduled for December 6: 11 arrivals and 11 departures, along with four international movements comprising two arrivals and two departures were scheduled.
Of these, six domestic flights, including three arrivals and three departures on the Delhi, Hyderabad and Bengaluru routes, were cancelled. The disruptions caused significant inconvenience to passengers, who were advised to stay in touch with the airline for rescheduling and service updates.
Ahmedabad airport also experienced operational setbacks, with authorities confirming the cancellation of seven arrivals and 12 departures between midnight and 6am on December 6. The disruptions across multiple airports point to continuing operational challenges for the airline in recent weeks.
In a related development, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday announced the formation of a high-level, four-member committee to conduct a comprehensive review of the circumstances that triggered the widespread disruptions at IndiGo. The committee will assess the causes and recommend corrective measures.
Of these, six domestic flights, including three arrivals and three departures on the Delhi, Hyderabad and Bengaluru routes, were cancelled. The disruptions caused significant inconvenience to passengers, who were advised to stay in touch with the airline for rescheduling and service updates.
Ahmedabad airport also experienced operational setbacks, with authorities confirming the cancellation of seven arrivals and 12 departures between midnight and 6am on December 6. The disruptions across multiple airports point to continuing operational challenges for the airline in recent weeks.
In a related development, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday announced the formation of a high-level, four-member committee to conduct a comprehensive review of the circumstances that triggered the widespread disruptions at IndiGo. The committee will assess the causes and recommend corrective measures.
09:03 (IST) Dec 06
Flyers left stranded at airports, forced to miss major life events with no relief in sight
Various passengers across major airports in the country have shared their helplessness at missing out on important things with no possible escape in sight. Some are forced to stay at the airport, while others never got to make it to the airport due to flight cancellations.
A passenger shares he was supposed to reach Guwahati on a 6.15 am flight to attend a hackathon on Dec 8-9, 2025. However, with the flights delayed, they are left with no means of travel. The alternative to opt for a train shall also take at least 3 days, resulting in them missing the event as months of their hardwork go in drain.
"I was scheduled to go to Guwahati on a 6.15 am flight; this was a connecting flight from Kolkata. We were selected for Smart India Hackathon 2025... We were scheduled to perform there. We had booked IndiGo flights. But the flight is delayed and so, we will not be able to go there. There is no other possible way of transportation. If we take a train, it will take us 3 days to reach there. Our hard work of 6-7 months is now wasted."
A lot of passengers have lost their luggage. Many passengers say they somehow managed to reach their destinations on other airlines, but their checked-in bags have still not been traced or delivered, even after several days.
A passenger shares he was supposed to reach Guwahati on a 6.15 am flight to attend a hackathon on Dec 8-9, 2025. However, with the flights delayed, they are left with no means of travel. The alternative to opt for a train shall also take at least 3 days, resulting in them missing the event as months of their hardwork go in drain.
"I was scheduled to go to Guwahati on a 6.15 am flight; this was a connecting flight from Kolkata. We were selected for Smart India Hackathon 2025... We were scheduled to perform there. We had booked IndiGo flights. But the flight is delayed and so, we will not be able to go there. There is no other possible way of transportation. If we take a train, it will take us 3 days to reach there. Our hard work of 6-7 months is now wasted."
A lot of passengers have lost their luggage. Many passengers say they somehow managed to reach their destinations on other airlines, but their checked-in bags have still not been traced or delivered, even after several days.
08:51 (IST) Dec 06
Union civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu addresses the IndiGo flight cancellations
Union civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, while talking about the IndiGo flight cancellations, said that restoring normalcy at the airports nationwide is a priority right now. While ensuring that the airline follows due diligence, they are observing the scheduling network.
"The immediate priority for us is to bring back normalcy and provide all the support to the passengers. We are deeply observing this, and observing the FDTL norms, scheduling network. We will thoroughly look into this and ensure that all airlines follow due diligence."
He further added that an inquiry committee has been formed to establish the exact cause of the nationwide chaos. He also assured that the needful issue is not left unattended.
"We have formed a committee which will inquire into all this so that they can establish where things went wrong and who did it wrong. We are going to take necessary action on that also. This thing shouldn't be left unattended. We are taking strict action on this, so that whoever was responsible for this needs to pay for it."
"The immediate priority for us is to bring back normalcy and provide all the support to the passengers. We are deeply observing this, and observing the FDTL norms, scheduling network. We will thoroughly look into this and ensure that all airlines follow due diligence."
He further added that an inquiry committee has been formed to establish the exact cause of the nationwide chaos. He also assured that the needful issue is not left unattended.
"We have formed a committee which will inquire into all this so that they can establish where things went wrong and who did it wrong. We are going to take necessary action on that also. This thing shouldn't be left unattended. We are taking strict action on this, so that whoever was responsible for this needs to pay for it."
08:43 (IST) Dec 06
Multiple flights cancelled at Delhi airport as IndiGo continues to face nationwide disruption
23:25 (IST) Dec 05
IndiGo apologises for nationwide chaos; promises full refunds, waiver on cancellations
22:41 (IST) Dec 05
'We are sorry': IndiGo's latest post amid ongoing crisis
22:01 (IST) Dec 05
Blog - IndiGo cannot hold a nation hostage — accountability must be non-negotiable
Rajesh Kalra writes - IndiGo has finally secured a reprieve from the government after the new Flight Duty Time Limit (FDTL) rule was kept in abeyance, allowing operations to stabilise.
But the relief came only after days of unprecedented chaos: mass cancellations, airport paralysis, missed weddings and funerals, ruined business commitments, household budgets shattered by exorbitant last-minute fares, and immense national inconvenience.
Yet, let us be very clear: this crisis was not an overnight surprise.
The airline had many months—in fact, nearly two years—to prepare for the implementation of the revised duty-time regulations.
The norms were not secret, nor abrupt. Every airline in India knew it was coming. And yet, only IndiGo collapsed.
Read full blog
21:42 (IST) Dec 05
Indigo Flight Cancellation News: IndiGo stock slides over 7% as flight chaos continues
Shares of InterGlobe Aviation, IndiGo’s parent company, have fallen more than 7 per cent over the past four trading sessions as the airline battles a severe operational crisis.
The stock closed at Rs 5,371.30 on the BSE on Friday, with its market value eroding by over Rs 16,000 crore since December 1.
The turmoil follows IndiGo's cancellation of over 1,000 flights a day due to planning lapses around new pilot rest rules. CEO Pieter Elbers expects operations to stabilise between December 10 and 15.
The stock closed at Rs 5,371.30 on the BSE on Friday, with its market value eroding by over Rs 16,000 crore since December 1.
The turmoil follows IndiGo's cancellation of over 1,000 flights a day due to planning lapses around new pilot rest rules. CEO Pieter Elbers expects operations to stabilise between December 10 and 15.
20:44 (IST) Dec 05
Indigo Flight Cancellation News: 85 IndiGo flights cancelled in Madhya Pradesh as nationwide disruptions continue
IndiGo cancellations continued to wreak havoc across Madhya Pradesh on Friday, with 85 flights scrapped across multiple airports, leaving thousands of passengers stranded. Indore’s Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport saw 49 cancellations—25 departures and 24 arrivals—while Bhopal’s Raja Bhoj airport had 18 cancellations out of 28 IndiGo movements. Jabalpur’s Dumna airport recorded 10 cancellations, Khajuraho airport had four, and Gwalior’s Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia airport also saw four cancellations.
Passengers expressed frustration over uncertainty and delays in refunds. Kanak Pahuja, travelling to Delhi, said, “Everyone is irritated… they might give a journey ticket tomorrow or the day after. I am getting my ticket cancelled as there is no option left”, according to PTI.
Another passenger, Justin, said his flight to Coimbatore was unexpectedly cancelled despite being rescheduled.
Air travel across India remained chaotic for the fourth consecutive day as IndiGo, which handles about two-thirds of domestic traffic, struggled to comply with new pilot flying-time rules.
CEO Pieter Elbers said cancellations on Saturday are expected to drop below 1,000, with full normalisation anticipated between 10–15 December.
Passengers expressed frustration over uncertainty and delays in refunds. Kanak Pahuja, travelling to Delhi, said, “Everyone is irritated… they might give a journey ticket tomorrow or the day after. I am getting my ticket cancelled as there is no option left”, according to PTI.
Another passenger, Justin, said his flight to Coimbatore was unexpectedly cancelled despite being rescheduled.
Air travel across India remained chaotic for the fourth consecutive day as IndiGo, which handles about two-thirds of domestic traffic, struggled to comply with new pilot flying-time rules.
CEO Pieter Elbers said cancellations on Saturday are expected to drop below 1,000, with full normalisation anticipated between 10–15 December.
20:36 (IST) Dec 05
Indigo Flight Cancellation News: Railways steps in to support passengers amid IndiGo disruptions
In response to IndiGo’s ongoing flight crisis, Indian Railways has stepped up to provide alternative travel options.
A total of 37 trains with 116 coaches have been deployed through 114 augmented trips, accommodating up to 4,89,288 passengers with a per-trip capacity of 4,000.
Additionally, 30 new special trains of 18 coaches each will carry 30,780 passengers per trip, covering 57 trips to serve 21,16,800 passengers.
Overall, arrangements are in place to handle around 35,000 passengers daily, ensuring connectivity for nearly 26 lakh travellers during this period.
Railways said these measures aim to mitigate passenger inconvenience caused by widespread flight cancellations.
A total of 37 trains with 116 coaches have been deployed through 114 augmented trips, accommodating up to 4,89,288 passengers with a per-trip capacity of 4,000.
Additionally, 30 new special trains of 18 coaches each will carry 30,780 passengers per trip, covering 57 trips to serve 21,16,800 passengers.
Overall, arrangements are in place to handle around 35,000 passengers daily, ensuring connectivity for nearly 26 lakh travellers during this period.
Railways said these measures aim to mitigate passenger inconvenience caused by widespread flight cancellations.
20:35 (IST) Dec 05
Indian Railways on Friday deployed 116 extra coaches on 37 trains across multiple zones to cater to passengers facing travel disruptions due to the ongoing IndiGo crisis.
The step follows a surge in demand as thousands seek alternative travel options amid mass cancellations and delays of flights. Northern Railways has also planned five special trains and is preparing to roll out additional services to absorb heavy passenger traffic.
The extra coaches include sleeper, AC chair car and general second-class segments, depending on route requirements.
The step follows a surge in demand as thousands seek alternative travel options amid mass cancellations and delays of flights. Northern Railways has also planned five special trains and is preparing to roll out additional services to absorb heavy passenger traffic.
The extra coaches include sleeper, AC chair car and general second-class segments, depending on route requirements.
19:53 (IST) Dec 05
Indigo Flight Cancellation News: Aviation expert blames IndiGo for ignoring FDTL compliance, causing chaos
Aviation expert Subhash Goyal said IndiGo’s ongoing flight disruptions were largely avoidable, pointing to the airline’s failure to comply with revised Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) regulations.
“To make air travel safer, pilots were demanding more rest hours in line with international regulations. The DGCA issued new rules following court orders, and all airlines were instructed over a year ago to recruit more pilots and staff,” he said, as quoted by news agency ANI.
Goyal noted that carriers like Akasa, SpiceJet, Air India, and Air India Express had prepared in advance. “However, IndiGo not only ignored the regulations but also expanded its international and domestic network without increasing crew. When the government enforced the policy deadline, IndiGo grounded most of its flights instead of reducing some, creating complete chaos,” he added.
“To make air travel safer, pilots were demanding more rest hours in line with international regulations. The DGCA issued new rules following court orders, and all airlines were instructed over a year ago to recruit more pilots and staff,” he said, as quoted by news agency ANI.
Goyal noted that carriers like Akasa, SpiceJet, Air India, and Air India Express had prepared in advance. “However, IndiGo not only ignored the regulations but also expanded its international and domestic network without increasing crew. When the government enforced the policy deadline, IndiGo grounded most of its flights instead of reducing some, creating complete chaos,” he added.
19:28 (IST) Dec 05
Indigo Flight Cancellation News: SpiceJet adds extra flights to support passengers amid IndiGo disruptions
19:25 (IST) Dec 05
'We are going to take necessary action': Union civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu
19:22 (IST) Dec 05
Indigo Flight Cancellation News: Govt monitoring FDTL compliance closely, will ensure all airlines follow due diligence, says minister Naidu
Union civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu said the government is closely monitoring the situation arising from IndiGo’s disruptions, with a specific focus on adherence to the revised Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) norms. “We are deeply observing this, and observing the FDTL norms, scheduling network. We will thoroughly look into this and ensure that all airlines follow due diligence,” the minister said.
He added that regulatory scrutiny will continue to ensure such lapses do not recur across the aviation sector.
He added that regulatory scrutiny will continue to ensure such lapses do not recur across the aviation sector.
19:19 (IST) Dec 05
The immediate priority for us is to bring back normalcy and provide all the support to the passengers
Union civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu
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IndiGo faced severe operational disruptions this week, with hundreds of flight cancellations and delays affecting thousands of passengers nationwide. Between midnight and early Friday, Pune alone reported 32 cancelled flights and one diversion, while disruptions persisted across other airports. The DGCA granted IndiGo a temporary one-time exemption from Phase-II Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) rules for its A320 fleet until February 10, 2026, allowing the airline to stabilise operations while ensuring safety standards. The Ministry of Civil Aviation has set up a 24×7 control room to monitor real-time developments, coordinate resources, and support affected passengers, including automatic refunds, hotel accommodation, and senior citizen facilities. Airports deployed additional manpower, and IndiGo was instructed to submit fortnightly progress reports and a 30-day roadmap for full FDTL compliance. Amid the crisis, Congress MP Dr Mallu Ravi highlighted structural vulnerabilities due to dependence on a single airline. The government has now ordered a high-level inquiry to determine accountability and prevent future disruptions.
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