Facing staff shortages, Indigo Airlines' troubles are far from over. The airline canceled more than 400 flights nationwide today. Today, at Delhi Airport, all 235 Indigo flights have been canceled, significantly impacting a great number of travelers at various airports. Previously, over 500 flights had been canceled by IndiGo.
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In a statement, IndiGo admitted its network has been 'significantly disrupted' over the past two days and apologized to customers. The airline informed the DGCA that flight delays would cease by December 8 and stable operations are expected to resume fully by February 10. IndiGo acknowledged that incorrect decisions and planning flaws in implementing the second phase of FDTL norms caused widespread disruptions.
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All IndiGo Flights Canceled at Delhi Airport Today
All Indigo flights have been canceled at Delhi Airport today. The airport authorities reported that all 235 flights will remain canceled until midnight (11:59 PM). The ground team is in discussions with all partners to resolve this issue. We apologize for any inconvenience caused to passengers.
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Current Situation at Various Airports Across the Country:
On December 5, 2025, Mumbai Airport saw 53 departures and 51 arrivals canceled, totaling 104 flights.
Bengaluru Airport had 52 arrivals and 50 departures canceled on December 5.
Hyderabad Airport saw 43 arrivals and 49 departures canceled.
At Pune Airport, between midnight and 8 AM on December 5, 16 arrivals and 16 departures were canceled.
At Thiruvananthapuram Airport, on December 4, 5 arrivals and 5 departures were delayed, while 3 arrivals and 3 departures experienced delays on December 5. On the same day, 2 arrivals and 2 departures were canceled.
Kolkata Airport was affected with over 468 flights impacted. There were delays for 320 flights and 92 flights were canceled.
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Delhi Airport Issued Advisory
On the morning of December 5, Delhi Airport issued a passenger advisory stating, "Operational challenges affecting some domestic services have resulted in flight delays and cancellations. Passengers are advised to check the status of their flight directly with the airline before heading to the airport."
Why were the Flights Canceled?
According to the Pune Airport Director, a total of 16 Indigo arrival and 16 departure flights were canceled between 00:00 and 08:00 on December 5, 2025. A flight from Nagpur to Pune was diverted to Hyderabad due to Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL). The parking bay was crowded as many Indigo aircraft awaited operating crew availability, restricting bay availability and causing delays for subsequent arrivals and departures of other carriers.
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Rahul Gandhi Raises Concerns
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi stated on social media, "IndiGo's failure is yet another cost of this government's monopoly model." He noted that ordinary Indians are paying the price in terms of delays, cancellations, and helplessness. Rahul Gandhi emphasized that India deserves fair competition in every sector, not monopoly practices.
Meanwhile, Pune Airport Director confirmed that all airport teams are fully deployed to provide support in ensuring passenger safety and managing the crowd. He assured that operations for other airlines have not been affected and managed seamlessly. Pune Airport has commended passengers for their patience and cooperation.
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Priyanka Chaturvedi Issues Notice
To draw the attention of the Civil Aviation Minister to the inconvenience caused to passengers nationwide due to disruptions in Indigo Airlines operations, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi has served a notice under Rule 180 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Rajya Sabha.
In the notice, she stated that "this disruption was caused by severe crew shortage and other operational issues." The situation persisted at major airports like Mumbai, Bangalore, and Hyderabad, causing significant inconvenience for passengers. Several key domestic routes, including international services like Mumbai-Maldives, were severely affected during peak times. The airline attributed the disruption to operational requirements, technology issues, and airport congestion."
Priyanka urged the minister to issue a statement on the matter at the earliest, mentioning, "The widespread challenges raise significant concerns about preparedness, regulatory oversight, and passenger safety and convenience. This issue is of immediate public importance as thousands of passengers were left stranded, affecting airport operations. Repeated large-scale disruptions in airline services highlight the need for immediate government intervention, accountability measures, and security measures to prevent future occurrences."
