Govt puts new pilot duty norms on hold for flight restoration
The Civil Aviation Ministry suspends new FDTL norms to tackle flight disruptions. IndiGo and other airlines to see normalcy within 72 hours. Details inside.
The Civil Aviation Ministry suspends new FDTL norms to tackle flight disruptions. IndiGo and other airlines to see normalcy within 72 hours. Details inside.
The Indian government has deferred new flight duty time limits for pilots to help airlines normalize operations after widespread IndiGo cancellations. Key details inside.
The Indian government has launched a high-level inquiry and suspended DGCA's FDTL orders for IndiGo after a pilot duty time controversy. Get the full details.
IndiGo's operational crisis deepens with 500+ flights cancelled. New pilot duty rules trigger chaos, stranding thousands. Airfares hit record highs. Details on refunds & government action inside.
DGCA grants IndiGo temporary exemptions from new FDTL norms for night operations until February 10 to stabilise operations. The airline cancelled over 500 flights on Friday.
India's aviation regulator DGCA reverses a key rule, allowing airlines to count pilot leave as weekly rest. This offers relief to carriers like IndiGo amid major flight disruptions. Read the full story.
IndiGo's operational crisis deepens as on-time performance crashes to 8.5% at major airports. Over 400 flights cancelled Friday. DGCA intervenes, airline promises recovery by Feb 2026. Read full details.
A Bengaluru-based techie couple, stranded due to IndiGo's mass cancellations, joined their Hubballi wedding reception via video call. Read how the family adapted.
IndiGo issues apology for major flight disruptions, pledges quicker refunds and waivers after system-wide issues led to peak cancellations on Friday. The airline is working to reboot operations.
IndiGo's operational crisis leads to mass cancellations & delays. Airfares expected to surge 5-8% as airline cuts flights due to pilot shortage & new fatigue rules. Details inside.
DGCA withdraws weekly rest rule for airline crew, offering partial relief to IndiGo. Move aims to ease operational disruptions and pilot shortage. Details inside.
Massive IndiGo flight cancellations & delays cause chaos. Over 500 flights affected nationwide, Delhi operations cancelled till midnight. Live updates on the travel crisis.
IndiGo cancels 30+ flights as pilot shortage meets new DGCA duty rules. Passengers face delays at Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru. Airline working to normalize operations.
IndiGo's flight cancellations due to crew shortage will continue for 2-3 days. DGCA says airline misjudged new pilot rest rules. Operations to be fully restored by February 10, 2026.
Massive IndiGo flight cancellations cause chaos at Bengaluru's KIA and other airports. Over 500 flights axed due to crew shortages. Passengers stranded, fares surge. DGCA steps in.
IndiGo's operational crisis strands thousands as 550+ flights cancelled. DGCA intervenes, airfares soar. Get live updates on the pilot shortage and passenger chaos.
IndiGo faces major disruptions with over 250 flights cancelled. OTP crashes to 19.7%. Learn how to check your live flight status online and get travel tips.
Amid IndiGo's mass cancellations, a passenger's accidental December booking for a February trip was caught just in time, allowing a full refund. Read this incredible story of luck.
IndiGo's operational meltdown continues for a fourth day, cancelling 550+ flights. Passengers face chaos, lost luggage, and soaring airfares as DGCA steps in. Details inside.
IndiGo cancels nearly 300 flights, leaving thousands stranded. The crisis stems from a pilot shortage due to new crew rest rules. Passengers face chaos, lost baggage, and ruined plans. Details inside.
IndiGo admits grossly underestimating pilot needs under new rules, causing widespread cancellations. DGCA steps in as airline promises stable ops by Feb 10, 2026. Read the full story.
IndiGo informs DGCA of flight operation cuts from Dec 8, seeks temporary relief from new pilot duty norms. Airline admits misjudging crew needs, faces MoCA displeasure. Full stability expected by February 10.
IndiGo admits to DGCA it misjudged new pilot duty norms, causing 200 daily cancellations. CEO calls it biggest operational challenge. Full recovery targeted by Feb 2026.
IndiGo admits planning failures, will cut flights from December 8 after widespread cancellations. Ministry expresses displeasure. Details on the operational crisis inside.
IndiGo anticipates full restoration of stable flight operations by February 10, 2025, following recent disruptions. The airline is actively managing crew schedules and fleet to minimize passenger impact.
IndiGo faces severe disruptions with massive flight cancellations, staff shortages, and a bomb threat. CEO Pieter Elbers admits the airline failed customer experience promises. Read the full story.
A journalist's flight from Delhi to Bengaluru turned into an 8-hour nightmare due to IndiGo's operational chaos, pilot shortage, and lack of communication. Read the full account of the airport ordeal.
IndiGo faces severe operational crisis with hundreds of flights cancelled. DGCA investigates as new pilot duty rules, airport tech issues, and winter congestion cripple India's largest airline.
IndiGo cancels over 300 flights due to new pilot duty rules, causing major disruptions at Indian airports. Understand the crisis and its impact. Read the full analysis.
IndiGo cancels over 180 flights, sparking massive passenger protests at major Indian airports. The airline blames new crew rules and operational issues. Full story inside.