{"id":1303220,"date":"2025-12-04T07:11:27","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T01:41:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1303220"},"modified":"2025-12-04T07:11:57","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T01:41:57","slug":"indigo-cancels-70-flights-as-they-have-no-crew-chaos-in-mumbai-hyd-blore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/indigo-cancels-70-flights-as-they-have-no-crew-chaos-in-mumbai-hyd-blore\/","title":{"rendered":"Indigo Cancels 70+ Flights, As They Have No Crew: Chaos In Mumbai, Hyd, Blore"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

India\u2019s largest airline, IndiGo, faced major operational disruptions on Wednesday, cancelling over 70 flights<\/strong> and delaying many more across major airports, including Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. The disruption comes just a day after several Air India flights were delayed, intensifying chaos for air travellers nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Crew Shortage Hits IndiGo Operations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

IndiGo, known for its reliable and punctual low-cost model, admitted to widespread cancellations and delays<\/a>. According to sources cited by PTI, the airline is experiencing an acute shortage of crew<\/strong>, worsened by the implementation of the second phase of Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL)<\/strong> norms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a statement, the airline said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWe have had several unavoidable flight delays and some cancellations\u2026 due to technology issues, airport congestion, and operational requirements.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

But insiders say IndiGo\u2019s staffing crisis has been escalating for weeks, reaching a breaking point on Tuesday and Wednesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What Are FDTL Norms and Why They Matter<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The new FDTL norms were enforced to reduce pilot fatigue and improve flight safety.
Key changes include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Weekly rest period increased to 48 hours<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Night landings reduced from 6 to 2 per week<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    While safer for pilots, the stricter rules have significantly reduced available flying hours \u2014 hitting IndiGo the hardest due to its huge fleet size and tightly scheduled network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    On-Time Performance Takes a Massive Hit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    IndiGo\u2019s on-time performance (OTP) plunged to 35% on Tuesday<\/strong>, far below competitors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Air India: 67.2%<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Air India Express: 79.5%<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • SpiceJet: 82.5%<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Akasa Air: 73.2%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      The slump is significant for a carrier that previously led OTP charts for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Chaos at Hyderabad Airport<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Hyderabad\u2019s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) witnessed major disruptions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • 13 IndiGo departures cancelled<\/strong>, including flights to Delhi and Bengaluru<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • 18 incoming flights cancelled<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Long queues, confused passengers, and last-minute rebookings added to the chaos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        RGIA clarified that airport operations were normal and the issues were IndiGo-specific<\/strong>, urging passengers to contact the airline directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        What\u2019s Next for IndiGo?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        With over 200 weekly cancellations expected<\/strong>, and crew shortage likely continuing until schedules are realigned, passengers may face disruptions for several days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        The crisis highlights an urgent need for airlines to balance operational efficiency with regulatory compliance \u2014 especially in a peak travel season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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