IndiGo flight delays and cancellations LIVE: IndiGo has announced that over 95% of its network connectivity has now been restored. However, the airline continues to face operational challenges, with more than 100 flights cancelled on December 7 (today). Hyderabad airport reported 115 cancellations, while Chennai recorded 38, leaving many passengers still dealing with uncertainty and delays despite the airline’s recovery claims.
IndiGo flight disruptions have now entered their sixth straight day — with the Indian government stepping in to address mounting passenger grievances. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation also sent a show cause notice to the company and asked CEO Pieter Elbers to respond within 24 hours. The airline cancelled nearly 400 flights on Saturday as chaos reigned at multiple airports.
The flight cancellations are the biggest crisis in IndiGo’s 20 years of operation. The airline has a more than 60% market share in the world’s most-populous country and has prided itself on on-time performance and affordable fares. IndiGo has said it failed to plan adequately for the November 1 deadline to implement the stricter rules on night flying and weekly rest for pilots. It suffered a roster crisis this week as December is the peak time for holidays and weddings in India.
The new pilot rest and duty rules capped the number of night landings to two from six and restricted the maximum number of hours a pilot can fly in the night to 10 hours.For now, IndiGo has been exempted from both measures until February 10.
DGCA launches probe, sends show cause notice
The civil aviation watchdog sent the notice to IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers on Saturday evening — giving him 24 hours to explain why regulatory action should not be taken against the airline. This can include penalties and suspension of officials. The DGCA notice alleged that the CEO had failed in his “duty to ensure timely arrangements for conduct of reliable operations”. It cited inadequate arrangements to handle the revised flight duty time limitations as the primary cause of the flight disruptions.
“DGCA has constituted a four-member committee to review the factors behind the recent large-scale operational disruptions in IndiGo Airlines. The committee will assess gaps in crew planning, operational preparedness and compliance with revised FDTL norms to prevent such incidents in the future,” MoS Aviation Murlidhar Mohol wrote on X.
Government sources told PTI that Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu and senior officials of the ministry had also held a “serious meeting” with Elbers on Saturday to review the situation and address the issues. Authorities have assured that they will take appropriate action on the IndiGo flight disruptions depending on the inquiry committee findings.
Govt steps in to clear refunds, halt fare hikes
The government invoked special powers on Saturday to regulate surging flight prices amid the crisis. Airfare had soared past the Rs 1 lakh mark on some domestic routes as IndiGo left thousands of passengers in the lurch this week. An official directive was issued to all airlines mandating strict adherence to the newly prescribed fare caps.
Airlines have been asked to charge up to Rs 7,500 for a distance up to 500 km and Rs 12,000 for the 500 km to 1,000 km range. Fares have been capped at Rs 15,000 for passengers travelling between 1,000 km and 1,500 km. Those travelling for distances above 1,500 km on an economy ticket will be charged a maximum of Rs 18,000. The order clarified that these limits will apply until airfares stabilise or further review. It is valid for all types of bookings — whether through official airline websites or online agents.
IndiGo Flight Cancellation Today LIVE: Check latest flights status, ticket refunds, delay Alerts at major airports and cancellation details
IndiGo airline crisis LIVE: ‘Our pilot numbers are fine,’ says IndiGo official
After an almost week-long disruption in flight operations, an IndiGo official shared an update on pilot numbers.
"Our pilot numbers are fine while we may not be have the luxury of having a buffer," the official told PTI.
IndiGo airline crisis LIVE: 76 IndiGo flights cancelled at Kolkata Airport on Sunday
Seventy-six IndiGo flights were cancelled at the NSC Bose International Airport in Kolkata on Sunday. Of the seventy-six IndiGo flights cancelled, 53 were departures and 23 were arrivals.
"IndiGo Flights scheduled departures: 129, scheduled arrivals: 97; cancelled today, departures: 53, arrivals: 23," the Kolkata Airport said.
Chandigarh Airport has set up a control room to provide passengers prior information on cancellations, refunds and rescheduling amid IndiGo-related disruptions," says Punjab Civil Aviation Secretary Sonali Giri.
VIDEO | Mohali: "Chandigarh Airport has set up a control room to provide passengers prior information on cancellations, refunds and rescheduling amid IndiGo-related disruptions," says Punjab Civil Aviation Secretary Sonali Giri.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 7, 2025
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IndiGo airline crisis LIVE: Was IndiGo crisis 'years in the making'? Viral 'open letter from insider' details airline's alleged toxic workplace
An unverified and anonymously authored “open letter”, making rounds on social media, has alleged that IndiGo’s top leadership is directly responsible for the operational meltdown that has disrupted thousands of passengers.
IndiGo airline crisis LIVE: Step by step, we are getting back: IndiGo CEO tells staff
Commenting on the airline's operations, IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers said the airline is ramping up its operations "step by step". "[We are getting back]," he said. Elbers, in an internal video message to the staff, said the airline's On Time Performance (OTP) is expected to be 75 per cent on Sunday.
IndiGo airline crisis LIVE: Ahmedabad Airport sees 21 cancellations
Major disruptions continued at Ahmedabad Airport, where 21 flights, including 12 arrivals and 9 departures of IndiGo Airlines, were cancelled. A total of 62 flights, including 27 arrivals and 35 departures, were operated at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, according to the airport authority as of 2 pm on Sunday.
IndiGo airline crisis LIVE: IndiGo delivers 3,000 delayed bags, says govt
IndiGo has delivered 3,000 pieces of baggage to passengers across India as of Saturday, the Civil Aviation Ministry said.
IndiGo airline crisis LIVE: Centre says IndiGo has processed ₹610 crore in refunds so far
The Civil Aviation Ministry on Sunday said IndiGo has processed refunds amounting to ₹610 crore so far as the airline continues to deal with widespread flight disruptions across the country, as reported by PTI.
IndiGo airline crisis LIVE: 'IndiGo not being held accountable due to its electoral bond contributions,' claims Akhilesh Yadav
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday criticised the BJP-led central government over the ongoing IndiGo crisis.
In a video shared by PTI, Yadav alleged that the airline was “not being held accountable” due to its electoral bond contributions. “The government is not putting pressure on IndiGo for no reason. It is because IndiGo had given them electoral bonds."
"इंडिगो पर सरकार का दबाव इसलिए नहीं है क्योंकि इनसे इन्होंने इलेक्टोरल बॉन्ड लिए थे। यह उदाहरण है कि पूंजीवादी लोग सरकार पर हावी हैं।"
— Samajwadi Party (@samajwadiparty) December 7, 2025
- माननीय राष्ट्रीय अध्यक्ष श्री अखिलेश यादव जी, सहारनपुर pic.twitter.com/EXXu1dZT0n
IndiGo on Sunday said that its recovery efforts are gathering momentum, with 137 of its 138 destinations back in operation. In a statement, the airlines said that it is on track to run more than 1,650 flights — up from 1,500 the previous day. The carrier also reported an improvement in on-time performance to 75%, compared to 30 per cent a day earlier.
Visuals from Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, where IndiGo passengers continue to be affected amid flight disruptions and cancellations.
#watch | Delhi: Visuals from Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, where IndiGo passengers continue to be affected amid flight disruptions and cancellations. pic.twitter.com/zSXlB0dpO9
— ANI (@ANI) December 7, 2025
IndiGo airline crisis LIVE: Airline cancels 61 flights from Hyderabad
Around 61 IndiGo flights were cancelled from Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport on Sunday, PTI reported, citing people aware of the development.
IndiGo airline crisis LIVE: Nine flights cancelled at Agartala Airport
IndiGo has cancelled nine flights at the Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport, Agartala on Sunday.
"Due to the ongoing problem, IndiGo has cancelled nine scheduled flights (arrival and departure) from MBB Airport on Sunday. But it will operate two flights as scheduled," MBB Airport Director KM Nehra told PTI.
IndiGo airline crisis LIVE: Delhi Airport issues advisory for passengers amid IndiGo crisis
In an advisory for passengers, the Delhi airport said IndiGo flights may still experience delays and advised travellers to check the latest flight status with their airline before leaving for the airport to avoid inconvenience.
"Our teams are working closely with all stakeholders to minimise delays and ensure a smooth travel experience. For assistance including medical, please approach the information desk where our on-ground staff is ready to help. In addition, multiple public transport options to and from the airport, including metro, buses, and cabs, are available for passenger convenience," it said.
IndiGo airline crisis LIVE: IndiGo says operations improving, expects stability by December 10
In a fresh statement issued on Sunday, IndiGo said it is now “establishing further significant and sustained improvements across our network” as the airline continues working to recover from days of cancellations and delays. IndiGo confirmed it will operate 1,650 flights today, up from yesterday’s 1,500, and said its on-time performance has improved to 75%.
The airline added that it now expects operations to stabilise sooner than earlier projected. “Growing confidence for stabilization of the network by 10th December, earlier communicated timeline was between 10 and 15 December,” it said.
IndiGo airline crisis LIVE: IndiGo cancels 650 flights, says operations gradually improving
IndiGo cancelled around 650 flights on Sunday as the airline continued to struggle with large-scale operational issues. In a statement, the airline said it plans to operate 1,650 flights out of its usual 2,300 daily schedule on December 7.
Sharing an update on its recovery efforts, IndiGo said: “Today, December 7 we are on track to operate over 1650 flights, up from ~1500 yesterday. On Time performance 75%, up from ~ 30% yesterday. Refund and Luggage process in full action, both for direct bookings and indirect bookings.”
IndiGo airline crisis LIVE: DGCA issues show-cause notice to IndiGo
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a show-cause notice to IndiGo’s Accountable Manager as the airline continues to face severe operational disruption across the country. The regulator has demanded an explanation within 24 hours regarding the violations linked to the ongoing cancellations and delays.
The notice states, “…You are directed to show cause within 24 hours of receipt of this notice as to why appropriate enforcement action should not be initiated against you under the relevant provisions of the Aircraft Rules and Civil Aviation Requirements for the violations. Failure to submit your reply within the stipulated period shall result in the matter being decided ex parte.”
IndiGo airline crisis LIVE: Government monitors crisis, warns action after probe report
Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation and Cooperation Murlidhar Mohol said on Sunday that the government is closely monitoring the ongoing IndiGo disruption and has already taken action against the airline for not complying with Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL). He assured that the matter is being treated with urgency and further steps will follow once the investigation committee submits its report, as per news agency ANI.
Speaking in Pune, Mohol said, “Pilots' Association had demanded that the duty hours should be reduced from 10 hours to 8 hours and for this, reforms be made to FDTL (Flight Duty Time Limitations).”
IndiGo airline crisis LIVE: Over 300 flights cancelled nationwide
Flight disruptions continued across the country on Sunday, with more than 300 flights remaining cancelled, adding to the ongoing travel chaos. At Mumbai airport alone, 112 cancellations were reported, according to PTI sources.
Meanwhile, IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers received a notice from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Saturday, requiring him to provide an explanation within 24 hours regarding the large-scale disruptions affecting passengers nationwide.
IndiGo airline crisis LIVE: IndiGo sets up crisis management group
An IndiGo spokesperson said the airline’s Board of Directors convened on the very first day flight cancellations and delays began. The board was given a detailed briefing on the scale and nature of the disruption, after which members met separately and decided to form a Crisis Management Group (CMG). The group includes Chairman Vikram Singh Mehta, Board Directors Gregg Saretsky, Mike Whitaker, Amitabh Kant, and CEO Pieter Elbers.
According to the spokesperson, the CMG has been meeting regularly and is being continually updated on the steps being taken to restore normal operations. “In addition, there have been multiple telephonic discussions, including with Directors who are not members of the CMG,” the statement said, as the airline continues to manage the fallout from widespread cancellations.
IndiGo airline crisis LIVE: SpiceJet adds 22 extra flights as disruptions continue
SpiceJet has stepped in to ease travel pressure as IndiGo’s operational crisis continues, announcing 22 additional flights on Sunday from major cities including Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi and Kolkata, along with a few other regions. The move comes a day after the airline rolled out extra services across multiple domestic and international routes to support stranded passengers. SpiceJet shared a list of added flights covering key destinations such as Delhi, Jaipur, Chennai, Dubai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Ayodhya, Goa, Patna, Pune, Udaipur, Varanasi, Ahmedabad and more, offering temporary relief amid the ongoing aviation chaos.
IndiGo airline crisis LIVE: Amritsar joins list of affected airports; 11 flights cancelled
At Amritsar airport, eleven IndiGo flights were cancelled on Sunday, according to a post from the airport’s official X account. The cancelled routes include Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, Srinagar and Pune, adding to the mounting travel chaos nationwide.
This comes on a day when more than 100 IndiGo flights have been cancelled, even as the airline says it has restored 95% of its network connectivity. IndiGo, India’s largest carrier with around 2,300 flights daily, had recorded its lowest On Time Performance of just 3.7 per cent on December 5, marking one of its most severe operational breakdowns to date.
IndiGo airline crisis LIVE: Stranded passenger expresses frustration
Passenger Pradeep Kumar shared his frustration with the ongoing IndiGo delays, saying his scheduled 11 am flight had already been pushed back by four hours. “I had a flight at 11 am. The flight is already delayed here by 4 hours. I don't think I will reach there on time. I have an onward journey to Delhi... I received information that the flight is delayed,” he said, adding to the growing anger and uncertainty among travellers caught in the disruption.
IndiGo airline crisis LIVE: Railways sets up helpdesk at Ahmedabad Airport
The Ministry of Railways and IRCTC have set up a helpdesk counter at Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport to assist passengers affected by IndiGo’s ongoing nationwide disruptions. Speaking to ANI, IRCTC official Shubham Arya said tickets are being issued directly from the counter for passengers who urgently need to travel. He also confirmed that two special trains are currently operating from Ahmedabad to Delhi. “Railways and IRCTC are operating special trains to Delhi. We have set up a counter here at the airport itself. We are booking tickets for passengers here on a direct payment basis. There are two trains to Delhi and booking can be done on the same,” he said.
IndiGo airline crisis LIVE: Former AirAsia CFO blames IndiGo crisis on new pilot duty rules
Former AirAsia CFO Vijay Gopalan has commented on the ongoing IndiGo crisis, saying that the chaos is largely linked to the revised Flight Duty Time Limit (FDTL) rules issued by the DGCA last year. The updated rules, implemented in two phases, increased mandatory rest hours for pilots from 36 to 48, along with other changes.
Gopalan said airlines cannot quickly expand their pilot workforce because hiring involves multiple steps, including type-rating, training, mandatory notice periods, and minimum flying-hour requirements, making rapid adjustments difficult.
IndiGo airline crisis LIVE: IndiGo CEO says normal operations may resume between…
IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers said in a video statement on Friday that it will “take some time” for flight operations to return to normal amid the ongoing nationwide disruptions.
He explained that due to the size and complexity of the airline's network, recovery will not be immediate. “Given the size, scale and complexity of our operations, it will take some time to return to a full normal situation, which we anticipate between 10 and 15 December,” he said.
IndiGo airline crisis LIVE: Visuals from Guwahati airport
Visuals from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati, showing stranded passengers sleeping on floors, queuing amid luggage and departure boards flashing delays and cancellations.
#watch | Assam: Visuals from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati, amid IndiGo flight cancellations. pic.twitter.com/iy7CftMcwA
— ANI (@ANI) December 7, 2025
IndiGo airline crisis LIVE: 11 flights cancelled at Trichy airport
At Trichy airport in Tamil Nadu, 11 IndiGo flights — including six departures and five arrivals - have been cancelled due to the airline’s ongoing operational disruptions. The chaos continues across the country for the sixth day in a row, with passengers facing uncertainty, delays, and last-minute schedule changes. As of Sunday, more than 100 flights have already been cancelled, further adding to the mounting travel chaos.
IndiGo airline crisis LIVE: Over 100 IndiGo Flights Cancelled in Hyderabad
At Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, more than 100 IndiGo flights have been cancelled today, including 61 departures and 54 arrivals, officials told ANI. The continuing disruption has left thousands of passengers struggling with long queues, delayed information, and limited support, with many people stranded at the airport for hours as the airline’s operational crisis persists.
IndiGo airline crisis LIVE: Indian railways to run 89 special trains to ease travel woes
In response to the mass flight cancellations by IndiGo, Indian Railways announced the operation of 89 special trains across all zones over the next three days starting Saturday. These trains, scheduled to make over 100 trips, were arranged swiftly after analyzing train traffic in major cities including New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Patna, and Howrah, aiming to provide relief to passengers struggling with air travel disruptions.