Page 6 - Latest Updates on IndiGo Airlines

Delhi HC pulls up Centre over IndiGo crisis; orders passenger compensation

Delhi High Court criticised the Centre and DGCA over the IndiGo disruptions and directed airline to immediately begin compensation under the DGCA's 2010 circular, with the next hearing on Jan 22, 2026

With 10% reduction in flights, IndiGo winter schedule at last year's level

IndiGo's winter flight schedule sees a sharp year-on-year increase, but a planned government cap and pilot constraints may force the airline to scale back operations

IndiGo board to hire external specialist to trace root cause of disruption

IndiGo chairman Vikram Singh Mehta dismissed allegations that IndiGo engineered the crisis, tried to influence the government's flight duty time limitation (FDTL) rules

DGCA stations staff at IndiGo HQ, orders on-site checks at 11 airports

The DGCA has launched inspections at 11 airports and deployed officers at IndiGo's headquarters as part of intensified monitoring amid continuing flight disruptions

Flying soon on IndiGo? Key FAQs on refunds, delays and flight checks

With IndiGo operations stabilising after widespread cancellations, many passengers still remain unsure about refunds, delays, and flight tracking. Here are answers to the most common questions

How IndiGo rose to dominance and hit its biggest crisis in two decades

IndiGo's two-decade ascent to market leadership has met a major setback, as planning lapses and new crew rules exposed vulnerabilities in the airline's lean operating model

DGCA summons IndiGo CEO; court raps govt, airline over crisis: Top points

On Wednesday, IndiGo cancelled over 60 flights from Bengaluru airport, even as CEO Pieter Elbers claimed yesterday that the airline's operations were back on track

Delhi HC asks Centre why IndiGo flight chaos escalated into 'crisis'

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday questioned the Central government as to why the situation that led to cancellation of a number of IndiGo flights precipitated, and termed it a crisis. The high court said besides trouble and harassment caused to the stranded passengers, the question is of the losses caused to the economy. A bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela also asked how could other airlines take advantage of the crisis situation and charge hefty sums for tickets from the passengers. The court was informed by the counsel for the Centre and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) that statutory mechanism is totally in place and a show-cause notice has been issued to Indigo, which has apologised profusely. The government's counsel also said the crisis precipitated on account of various non-compliances of the guidelines issued by the authorities from time to time, including flight duty hours of the crew members. The court was hear

IndiGo cancels over 60 flights from Bengaluru despite CEO saying ops stable

IndiGo cancels over 60 flights from Bengaluru despite CEO claiming operations stable

IndiGo cancels multiple flights again, passengers stranded amid disruptions

Passengers with luggage are left with unresolved issues and incomplete flight information, with marginal assistance from the helpline service

IndiGo CEO may be 'sacked if necessary', says Civil Aviation Minister

Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu also suggested that the crisis at IndiGo may have been 'intentional'

IndiGo crisis exposes risks of corporate dominance across key industries

IndiGo controls two-thirds of India's domestic aviation market, operating about 2,200 flights daily. The budget airline failed to prepare in time for new government rules

IndiGo fallout: Year-end plans in limbo as travellers opt for staycations

Holiday plans shift as cancellations spur 20-40% rise in queries for road-accessible destinations; Goa, Kerala bookings see dip

Centre cuts IndiGo flight schedule by 10% to help stabilise operations

Civil Aviation ministry has directed IndiGo to reduce its flight schedule by 10 per cent to curb cancellations and restore stability as the airline faces probes, refunds pressure and compliance orders

ICSI flags IndiGo lapses, urges stronger corporate governance norms

Company secretaries' apex body ICSI on Tuesday cited the governance lapses at the country's largest airline IndiGo and called for stronger governance practices to ensure proactive risk identification, timely intervention and transparent communication. The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has more than 78,000 members. In a statement, the institute flagged the "recent governance lapse highlighted by the IndiGo incident". ICSI President Dhananjay Shukla said the IndiGo incident serves as a reminder for corporates and professionals to ensure sound governance frameworks that can create as well as preserve shareholder value along with public trust. It is not often that ICSI publicly mentions governance issues at a company. IndiGo has been facing significant operational disruptions for the last one week, resulting in hundreds of flight cancellations and delays. The situation is stabilising now. Lack of proper planning in implementing the new flight duty norms is one of t

Loco pilots push for FDTL-like rest rules as IndiGo crisis continues

A union for loco pilots has demanded norms similar to those for airline pilots, including capping duty hours at six hours for passenger trains and eight hours for goods trains

Over 400 IndiGo flights cancelled nationwide; IGI Airport most affected

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu today said that the flight operations were stabilising fast with airports reporting no 'crowding or distress'

No airline will be allowed to cause hardship to passengers: Naidu

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said that IndiGo's internal rostering disruptions led to large-scale cancellations, causing inconvenience to thousands of passengers

IndiGo flight cancellations: Emkay sees 17% hit on FY26 pre-tax profit

On Tuesday, DGCA directed IndiGo to reduce winter schedule by 5 per cent across sectors, especially on high-frequency flights. Meanwhile, IndiGo share price is down 18 per cent in December 2025

IndiGo asked to cut winter schedule by 5% amid high cancellations: Details

IndiGo has restored most flights, improved on-time performance and cleared major backlogs, delivering over 4,500 bags and issuing ₹827 crore in refunds