IndiGo Pilots: Flight Chaos Engineered to Pressure Govt
IndiGo pilots allege recent mass flight cancellations were orchestrated to pressure the government into delaying new safety rules. They demand a forensic probe. Read the shocking details.
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IndiGo Board's Role Questioned Amid Flight Chaos
The ongoing IndiGo crisis raises serious questions about its high-profile board's oversight of new pilot rest rules. Did the risk committee fail? Read the full investigation.
IndiGo cancels 20 Guwahati flights, crisis till Dec 10
IndiGo cancels 20 flights from Guwahati due to pilot shortage, chaos eases as passengers get advance notice. Key routes affected, full waiver offered.
IndiGo Flight Cancellations: DGCA Notices CEO
IndiGo cancels hundreds of flights due to new pilot duty norms and planning gaps. DGCA issues show-cause notice to CEO. Airline expects normalcy by December 10. Read the full story.
IndiGo Stumbles as New Pilot Rules, Staffing Issues Collide
IndiGo faces operational turbulence as new pilot duty-time limits, staffing shortages, and an aggressive winter schedule reveal deep flaws in its crew planning model. Discover the full story.
IndiGo to hire 900+ pilots amid new flight-limit rules
IndiGo plans to recruit over 900 pilots to comply with new night-flight regulations, but experts warn of significant hiring challenges ahead. Read the full analysis.
Gul Panag: Pilot Safety Lost in IndiGo Chaos Narrative
Actor & pilot Gul Panag says the real issue of updated flight safety norms is being sidelined amid IndiGo's operational chaos. Read her full analysis.
IndiGo Lifts Pilot Hiring Freeze Amid Operational Crisis
IndiGo ends pilot hiring freeze after flight cancellations crisis. Airline seeks A320 captains as it moves to stabilize operations following DGCA rule changes. Read the latest updates.
ixigo to Refund Fees on Cancelled IndiGo Flights
Travel platform ixigo announces full refund of convenience & assured fees for passengers hit by IndiGo's mass cancellations from Dec 3-8, 2025. Get details here.
Indigo Cancels 800+ Flights Due to Crew Shortage
IndiGo, India's largest airline, cancelled over 800 flights on Saturday due to a severe crew shortage. The disruption affected thousands of passengers nationwide. Read for details and airline response.
IndiGo Flight Cancellations Drop, Chaos Continues for 5th Day
IndiGo flight cancellations fall below 850 as airline works to restore operations. Govt orders compensation for affected passengers by Dec 7. Read for latest updates.
How DGCA's New Pilot Rules Impact IndiGo & Travelers
New DGCA pilot safety regulations, enforced from November 1, 2025, are causing operational challenges for IndiGo and affecting air travel. Understand the rules and their impact.
Foreigner Climbs Indigo Counter Amid Mass Flight Cancellations
A foreign passenger's dramatic protest at Delhi airport highlights travel chaos as IndiGo cancels hundreds of flights due to crew unavailability. Full details inside.
Govt Panel to Probe IndiGo Meltdown, Freezes Fatigue Rules
The Centre forms a committee to investigate IndiGo's May 29 network collapse. New pilot fatigue guidelines are put on hold pending review. Details inside.
IndiGo Pilot Roster Crash Strands Lakhs of Passengers
IndiGo's operational meltdown cancels thousands of flights, stranding lakhs. Chetan Bhagat warns of higher fares as pilot safety rules loom. The chaos highlights systemic risks in Indian aviation.
IndiGo Cancellations: 'ItDidn'tGo' Meme Goes Viral
IndiGo's mass flight cancellations strand passengers, spike fares 8-10x. Harsh Goenka's viral 'ItDidn'tGo' meme captures the frustration. Read about the pilot shortage crisis and government action.
IndiGo luggage nightmare leaves passengers stranded in Mumbai
Frustrated IndiGo passengers at Mumbai airport face days without their checked-in luggage after mass flight cancellations. Read about the ordeal and lack of answers.
New Flight Duty Norms Suspended Amid IndiGo Disruptions
The Indian government has deferred new flight duty time limits for pilots to help airlines normalize operations after widespread IndiGo cancellations. Key details inside.
IndiGo Flight Chaos: 500+ Cancellations, Fares Spike
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.
Couple Attends Wedding Reception Online After IndiGo Flight Cancelled
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 Flight Chaos: Fares to Rise as Cancellations Mount
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 clause, relief for IndiGo
DGCA withdraws weekly rest rule for airline crew, offering partial relief to IndiGo. Move aims to ease operational disruptions and pilot shortage. Details inside.
IndiGo Cancels Flights Due to Pilot Shortage, FDTL Rules
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 Flight Cancellations: DGCA Cites Planning Gaps
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.
IndiGo Flight Chaos: 500+ Cancellations Strand Passengers
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 Cancels 550+ Flights, DGCA Orders Stabilisation
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 Flight Chaos: 550+ Cancellations, Stranded Passengers
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 300 flights, passengers stranded nationwide
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's Crew Planning Gap Causes Major Flight Disruptions
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 Cancels 118 Mumbai Flights, Passengers Stranded
IndiGo's operational crisis leaves thousands stranded nationwide for a third day. With 118 flights cancelled in Mumbai alone, passengers face chaos and soaring last-minute fares. Read the full story.
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