Overview
- At least 150 IndiGo flights were cancelled on Wednesday, with airport tallies on Thursday pointing to 170-plus more, including 73 in Bengaluru and dozens in Delhi, Hyderabad and Mumbai.
- India’s aviation regulator opened an investigation and asked IndiGo to explain the causes and present a plan to curb cancellations and delays.
- IndiGo said it has made 48‑hour “calibrated adjustments” to its schedule to stabilise operations and is offering rebooking or refunds to affected passengers.
- On-time performance slumped to 35% on December 2 as crowds, long waits and complaints over poor communication were reported across major airports.
- Pilot bodies cited inadequate planning for the new FDTL rules and urged stricter regulatory oversight of schedules, while InterGlobe Aviation shares fell more than 3%.