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IndiGo said flight operations remain under continuous review and that any further updates or changes will be communicated to passengers in a timely manner
Herter has served as IndiGo’s senior vice president since July 2023 and is among the airline’s senior leadership
The airline’s operations have largely stabilised, post the disruption
The move comes after the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) ordered IndiGo to cut its flight schedule by 10% in December following an unprecedented breakdown in operations in early December
The estimated hit includes major cost items such as ticket refunds, regulator-mandated passenger compensation and goodwill gestures announced by the airline apart from other smaller but significant expenses
DGCA had earlier relaxed two provisions related to night duty limits for IndiGo pilots until February 10 to help stabilize operations, a move that drew criticism from pilot unions and aviation safety advocates.
Between December 3 and 5, the DGCA said, 2,507 flights were cancelled and 1,852 flights were delayed, impacting over 3 lakh passengers at airports across the country
The airline has shared details of its pilot hiring plans and has been conducting trial runs using its scheduling software to align available crew strength with the number of flights planned
In a move described as uncommon, the DGCA imposed a financial penalty of Rs 20.40 crore for violations spanning 68 days, from December 5, 2025 to February 10, 2026
The DGCA investigation found that the airline's management failed to properly assess the impact of implementing revised Flight Duty Time Limitation rules during the winter schedule.
Passengers' complaints regarding non-receipt of refunds for the hundreds of flights cancelled abruptly between December 2-9 by the airline continue pouring in on the social media.
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Pilot shortages at IndiGo, which dominates India's aviation market with a 65% share, forced it to cancel about 4,500 flights last month, stranding thousands of passengers and disrupting air travel nationwide.
The aircraft is known for long-haul flights and will provide a boost to the airline’s global expansion plans
IndiGo, which controls two-thirds of the market, suffered an unprecedented meltdown when pilot shortages and software glitches stretched its tightly-run schedules to breaking point in early December
The aviation disruptions in India stem from operational and regulatory failures, highlighting the need for stronger DGCA oversight, rather than competition law, to address structural issues and protect passengers
The hikes, ranging from as little as Rs 25 to Rs 2,000, will be for various allowance categories, including domestic layover, deadhead and night
IndiGo has assured the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) that it will significantly ramp up hiring to prevent a repeat of the disruption, with plans to induct nearly 100 pilots in January alone
The flights have also been cancelled to and from other airports such as Mumbai, Bengaluru, Cochin, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Dehradun, Indore, Patna and Bhopal, among others, as per the IndiGo website
Dense fog disrupts flight operations at Delhi airport on December 29, leading to multiple IndiGo flight cancellations and delays across major Indian cities. Check details.
IndiGo News: The inquiry committee, headed by DGCA Joint Director General Sanjay K Bramhane, was constituted on December 5 to conduct a comprehensive review and assessment of the circumstances that led to the massive flight disruptions.
indiGo News:The Office of the Assistant Commissioner of State Tax, Excise and Taxation Department, Punjab has imposed the penalty of Rs 13,28,255 pertaining to the financial year 2021-22.
IndiGo flight status today, December 26: Dense winter fog triggers widespread flight cancellations and delays across India, impacting major airports including Varanasi and Chandigarh.
IndiGo share price: Union Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu highlighted that the government is actively encouraging new airlines to enter what is among the fastest-growing aviation markets in the world.
Dense fog disrupted air travel across India on December 24, forcing IndiGo to cancel 18 flights. Delhi airport issued an advisory as low visibility persisted.
