{"id":1303260,"date":"2025-12-05T12:10:15","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T06:40:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1303260"},"modified":"2025-12-05T12:10:45","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T06:40:45","slug":"indigo-cancels-400-flights-in-a-single-day-air-ticket-price-soars-to-rs-45000","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/indigo-cancels-400-flights-in-a-single-day-air-ticket-price-soars-to-rs-45000\/","title":{"rendered":"Indigo Cancels 400 Flights In A Single Day; Air Ticket Price Soars To Rs 45,000"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

India\u2019s largest airline, IndiGo, is facing one of its most severe operational crises in recent years. Flight disruptions escalated sharply on Friday as the carrier cancelled more than 400 flights<\/strong> nationwide and delayed hundreds more, leaving passengers stranded for hours across major airports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The turbulence comes amid staff shortages, regulatory pressure, and an urgent request from IndiGo for temporary<\/a> relief from new duty-time rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chaos at Major Airports: Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad Worst Hit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to PTI sources, disruptions intensified through the day:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Delhi:<\/strong> 220+ cancellations (arrivals + departures)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Bengaluru:<\/strong> 100+ flights cancelled<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Hyderabad:<\/strong> 90+ cancellations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Other metros<\/strong> also reported additional delays and last-minute cancellations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Passengers reported long queues, overcrowded terminals, and lack of real-time information as IndiGo struggled to maintain schedules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    What Triggered This Crisis? Staff Shortage & New Duty-Hour Rules<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The airline\u2019s challenges are tied primarily to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Cabin crew shortages<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    IndiGo has been unable to deploy adequate crew for scheduled flights, forcing large-scale cancellations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2. New FDTL rules (Flight Duty Time Limitations)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    These rules restrict night-time landings and expand mandatory rest periods for pilots. IndiGo claims these changes have disrupted rostering and scheduling on its large A320 fleet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The airline has requested a two-month exemption<\/strong> from the rule limiting landings between 12 a.m. and 6 a.m.<\/strong>, asking for relief until February 10, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Regulator Steps In<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The DGCA<\/strong> and the Civil Aviation Ministry<\/strong> are closely monitoring the situation. DGCA confirmed that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • IndiGo has sought temporary relaxation of night-duty rules<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • It has assured DGCA that \u201ccorrective actions are underway\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Full operational stability is expected by February 10, 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Over the past few days, IndiGo has cancelled more than 1,000 flights<\/strong> and is planning additional cuts starting December 8<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Stock Market Reacts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      As cancellations surged, IndiGo\u2019s parent InterGlobe Aviation saw its shares fall 1% to \u20b95,343.05<\/strong> on the BSE. Analysts expect short-term pressure on the stock until operational clarity emerges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      What Passengers Can Expect Next<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Travelers may continue to face:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Last-minute cancellations<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Delays across A320 routes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Reworked flight schedules<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        While IndiGo says the exemption is essential to \u201creduce passenger inconvenience,\u201d the DGCA is still evaluating the request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Until then, disruptions are expected to continue.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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