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InterGlobe Aviation Limited, operating as IndiGo, is India’s largest low-cost airline, headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana. Established in 2004 under InterGlobe Enterprises, the airline placed a
...Read more- IndiGo meltdown triggers massive surge in airfares — domestic flights now costlier than international travel: What travellers must know
Domestic air travel in India has become shockingly expensive after IndiGo’s massive flight cancellations. With fares on key routes like Delhi–Bengaluru and Delhi–Chennai crossing ₹80,000, many international flights are now cheaper than domestic ones. Here’s how the IndiGo meltdown triggered an unprecedented airfare surge.
- 'My daughter needs a pad, she's bleeding’: Livid father's video goes viral as IndiGo chaos intensifies
The clip, shared widely on X and other platforms, was described by many as emblematic of the difficulties passengers faced during the ongoing disruption. Users questioned the absence of basic support facilities and called for clearer protocols to handle situations involving medical urgency.
- IndiGo’s delayed preparation for new FDTL norms triggers mass flight cancellations
The phased FDTL norms were introduced to prevent pilot fatigue and improve flight safety.
- Pilots' body writes to DGCA over 'selective' relaxation to IndiGo: 'Seeking relief under pretext of passenger inconvenience'
The pilots' body said that it is disappointing that selective dispensations were granted to IndiGo Airlines in respect of the implementation of the revised FDTL CAR (Phase II).
- DGCA's FDTL relaxation to IndiGo could open the door for rival airlines
Air India and Air India Express could approach the DGCA seeking temporary flexibility in implementing the norms
- Indigo Refund Rules: How to claim your money back after the flight is cancelled
IndiGo Crisis Latest News: Passengers complained of going 12+ hours without access to luggage, food or water, sparking frustration nationwide.
- IndiGo’s greatest advantage has now become its biggest crisis trigger
Industry experts note that IndiGo’s utilisation levels have long been markedly higher than the rest of the market
- IndiGo shares pares losses as DGCA allows partial relief on pilot duty rules
IndiGo share price: DGCA has withdrawn a rule than barred airlines from substituting weekly rest with leave, after IndiGo's massive flight cancellations.
- IndiGo cancels nearly 500 flights, including all flights from Delhi and over 100 from Mumbai
In a submission to DGCA, IndiGo admitted that it misjudged crew requirements under the new norms regulating flying hours because of which it faced planning gaps, resulting in inadequate crew availability
- IndiGo's punctuality takes big hit amid flight disruptions, on-time performance plunges to single digits
On Thursday, the OTP of Air India and Air India Express were at 61 per cent and 58.6 per cent, respectively, while that of Akasa Air stood at 63 per cent.
- IndiGo shares fall up to 3%, extend losses as airline's massive cancellations continue: What lies ahead?
IndiGo share price: IndiGo has cancelled all domestic flights departing from Delhi until midnight. The total number of cancellations in recent days has now crossed 1,000.
- IndiGo market cap takes a Rs 25,000-crore hit amid flight cancellations
Before the disruptions started, IndiGo operated 2,200 flights a day, serving close to 380,000 passengers, making it the largest domestic carrier with a market share of around 65%
- Delhi Airport cancels all IndiGo domestic flights till midnight
The flight disruptions have largely been owed to new flight duty norms that took effect on November 1 and IndiGo's struggles with implementing the second phase of the Flight Duty Time Limitations
- Indigo: Should investors board the stock?
The near-term turbulence notwithstanding, IndiGo’s long-term outlook is strong
- IndiGo cancels 292 flights at Bengaluru airport; scores of passengers stranded for over 12 hours
IndiGo has reportedly told DGCA that its operations will be fully restored by February 10 and has sought relief from some provisions that limit pilot duty hours at night
- We have faced tough moments before, this is no different: IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers
The airline has seen 300-400 flight cancellations over three days starting December 2
- 150 IndiGo flights cancelled at Delhi Airport since morning as major disruption hits operations
Amid widespread flight disruptions, the Airline Pilots' Association of India (ALPA India) reiterated concerns over the ongoing nationwide disruptions, calling for tighter regulatory oversight.
- IndiGo's flight chaos: Why the airline was hit hardest
IndiGo increased its departures per week by 6% to 15,014 in the winter schedule, as compared to 14,158 departures per week during the summer schedule
- IndiGo cancels 175 flights as pilot shortage crisis enters third day
The disruptions have left thousands of travellers stranded for three days now
- IndiGo chaos continues, 99 flights cancelled at Bengaluru airport
Passengers protest as IndiGo cancels 99 flights, citing operational reasons. Fifty-four arrivals and 45 departures hit. IndiGo had cancelled 62 flights at the airport yesterday and 20 a day earlier
