The operational crisis at India's largest carrier, IndiGo, has stretched into a seventh consecutive day, causing significant travel disruption across major airports. The impact was particularly severe at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru and the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi on Monday, 8th December 2025.
Scale of Disruption at Key Hubs
Data from airport sources reveals the extent of the ongoing turmoil. At the Bengaluru airport, a staggering 127 IndiGo flights were cancelled on December 8. Simultaneously, operations in the national capital were heavily impaired, with 134 flights affected at Delhi airport. The term 'affected' encompasses a range of issues including outright cancellations, significant delays, and potential diversions.
The crisis, which began over a week ago, shows no immediate signs of abating. The cascading effect of initial disruptions has created a complex logistical challenge for the airline, impacting its schedule reliability and passenger confidence.
Official Advisory from Delhi Airport
In response to the persistent irregularities, Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), the operator of the Delhi airport, took the formal step of issuing a passenger advisory. The advisory explicitly warned travelers that IndiGo flights may continue to experience delays.
This move by the airport authority is notable, as it underscores the severity and prolonged nature of the situation. It serves as an official communication to the public, advising them to plan accordingly, check their flight status frequently, and allow extra time for potential inconveniences.
Passenger Fallout and Looking Ahead
The seventh day of cancellations and delays has left thousands of passengers stranded or inconvenienced. Travelers are facing last-minute rebooking hassles, missed connections, and uncertainty. The situation highlights the vulnerabilities in airline operations and the ripple effects such large-scale disruptions cause within the national aviation network.
While IndiGo has yet to release a detailed statement on the specific causes for December 8th's cancellations, the pattern points to an unresolved internal resource or systemic issue. The industry and passengers alike are keenly awaiting a resolution plan from the airline to restore normalcy to its schedule, which is crucial for India's air travel ecosystem.
As the crisis continues, all eyes are on IndiGo's management to implement corrective measures and communicate transparently with its customers to mitigate the widespread travel chaos.
