India's largest airline, IndiGo, is grappling with severe operational disruptions, leading to widespread flight delays and cancellations across the country on Wednesday, December 4. The situation has caused significant inconvenience, leaving thousands of passengers stranded at major airports.
Visuals of Disarray at Delhi's IGI Airport
Videos emerging from the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) in Delhi paint a clear picture of the turmoil. Flight information display boards at the terminals were filled with notifications of delays and cancellations, as reported by the Press Trust of India (PTI). The scenes highlighted the scale of the disruption affecting one of the nation's busiest aviation hubs.
Official Figures and Passenger Impact
The scale of the problem became clearer with official statements. A spokesperson for Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport confirmed on Thursday that 73 IndiGo flights were cancelled for the day. This followed an even more chaotic Wednesday.
According to sources at the airport cited in a Reuters report, at least 150 IndiGo flights were cancelled on December 4, with a significantly higher number facing delays. The cascading effect of these disruptions has stranded a massive number of travelers nationwide, disrupting business and personal plans during a peak travel period.
A Developing Situation
As of now, this remains a developing story. The airline has yet to release a comprehensive official statement detailing the exact causes for the large-scale cancellations and delays. Passengers are advised to:
- Continuously check their flight status via the IndiGo website or app.
- Arrive at the airport well in advance for confirmed flights.
- Contact the airline directly for information on rebooking or refunds for cancelled services.
The aviation sector is closely monitoring the situation as IndiGo works to normalize its schedule and mitigate the impact on its customers.
