Overview
- Delhi Airport warned of continued delays on Monday as the Civil Aviation Ministry said IndiGo planned to operate 1,802 of its 2,300 daily flights, implying nearly 500 cancellations.
- Airport tallies showed heavy disruptions at major hubs on Monday, including 134 cancellations in Delhi, 117 in Bengaluru and 77 in Hyderabad, with additional cancellations reported nationwide.
- On Sunday, IndiGo canceled about 650 flights, operated roughly 1,650 services, restored 137 of 138 destinations and reported on‑time performance near 75 percent.
- DGCA granted CEO Pieter Elbers and accountable manager Isidro Porqueras until 6 pm Monday to answer show‑cause notices that cite significant lapses in planning and oversight.
- The government reported ₹610 crore in refunds processed and about 3,000 separated bags delivered, imposed fare caps and directed fee‑free rescheduling, while IndiGo targets December 10 for stabilisation.