Overview
- Friday saw large-scale disruptions with reports ranging from 400-plus to more than 750 cancellations, including all domestic departures from Delhi until midnight and a temporary halt on Chennai departures until 6 pm.
- On-time performance at six major metros plunged to 8.5%, with widespread delays, missing baggage and packed terminals as passengers queued for hours or slept on floors.
- The DGCA and Civil Aviation Ministry held emergency reviews, faulted IndiGo’s misjudgment in implementing Phase 2 of Flight Duty Time Limitations, and ordered tighter oversight, staffing fixes and regular progress reports.
- IndiGo told regulators it will cut flight frequencies from Dec. 8, warned of more cancellations over the next two to three days, sought temporary exemptions to specific FDTL provisions, and pledged full operational stability by Feb. 10, 2026.
- Seat shortages pushed fares sharply higher on remaining flights, with some last‑minute tickets exceeding ₹1 lakh on certain routes, as the airline’s network ripple effects hit other carriers and airports.