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06 Dec

Flight Chaos Eases as IndiGo Slowly Rebuilds Network After Days of Disruptions

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): After nearly a week of severe turbulence in India’s aviation sector, flights operated by IndiGo began moving toward stability on Friday evening, with Delhi Airport confirming that the carrier’s schedule was “progressively improving” following mass cancellations that left thousands stranded across the country. The disruption, which peaked on Friday with more than a thousand flights grounded in a single day, caused crowding, frayed tempers and hours-long delays at major airports. Travellers at Delhi, Hyderabad and Bengaluru reported confusion as departure boards filled with cancellations and rescheduled flights. FDTL Enforcement at the Heart of the Crisis While…

05 Dec

Indigo flight operations in deep turbulence: All departure flights from Delhi’s IGI airport cancelled till midnight

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National Times Bureau :- India’s largest airline, IndiGo, remained stuck in operational turmoil for the fourth consecutive day on Friday, leaving thousands of travellers facing severe disruptions across major airports. The situation worsened at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, where the airport authorities confirmed that 135 departures and 90 arrivals of IndiGo were cancelled through the day, making it the hardest-hit aviation hub. In the latest decision, IndiGo today cancelled all its departure flights from Delhi's airport till midnight. Bengaluru and Hyderabad airports also reported massive cancellations. Bengaluru saw 52 incoming and 50 outgoing flights scrapped, while 92 IndiGo services were…

04 Dec

IndiGo Cancels Over 180 Flights Amid Crew Shortages Following New Pilot Duty Rules

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New Delhi/Bengaluru/Mumbai (Rajeev Sharma): IndiGo faced another wave of operational disruption on Thursday, with more than 180 flights cancelled across its key hubs due to a shortage of pilots caused by recently enforced Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) norms. The Gurugram-based airline, which handles the largest volume of domestic flights in India, struggled to maintain schedules at Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Delhi airports. At Mumbai Airport, 86 flights were affected, comprising 45 departures and 41 arrivals. Bengaluru reported 73 cancellations, including 41 incoming flights, while Delhi saw 33 flights cancelled by midday. Airline sources cautioned that the total number of cancellations…

04 Dec

Flight Chaos Persists at Chandigarh Airport as IndiGo Battles System-Wide Disruptions

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Chandigarh (Rajeev Sharma): Travellers at Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport woke up to yet another morning of uncertainty on Thursday, with IndiGo’s operational meltdown stretching into its third consecutive day. Early morning schedules took a hit as five outbound flights and two inbound services were delayed, leaving passengers scrambling to replan their travel. IndiGo’s troubles are not limited to Chandigarh. On Wednesday alone, the carrier scrapped over 100 flights nationwide, while dozens more departed behind schedule. The widespread disruption has sparked concern across the aviation sector, given the airline’s dominance in India’s domestic market. Regulator seeks answers With the situation…

04 Dec

IndiGo cancels over 100 flights amid worsening crew shortage; delays across major airports

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National Times Bureau :- IndiGo’s operations faced a major setback on Thursay as India’s largest airline cancelled more than 100 flights across the country and reported widespread delays, with staffing shortages emerging as the primary challenge, sources said. Passengers flying out of key airports, including Bengaluru and Mumbai, were left coping with long queues and extended waiting times as the airline struggled to deploy adequate cockpit and cabin crew. The situation, which began deteriorating late Tuesday, escalated further by Wednesday morning, impacting flight schedules nationwide. In an official statement, IndiGo confirmed the disruptions but cited a combination of reasons behind…

30 Sep

Delhi Airport on Alert After Bomb Threat on IndiGo Flight From Mumbai

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): A high alert was declared at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on Tuesday morning after an IndiGo flight from Mumbai received a bomb threat mid-air. The aircraft, operating as flight 6E 762, landed safely with around 200 passengers on board, officials confirmed. The threat was reported while the Airbus A321neo was en route to Delhi. Following standard emergency protocols, a full emergency was declared at the airport before the plane's arrival. The aircraft touched down without incident at approximately 7:53 AM and was directed to a remote bay for inspection. Security agencies and bomb disposal teams…

17 Jun

IndiGo Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Nagpur After Bomb Threat; All Passengers Safe

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Nagpur (National Times): An IndiGo flight en route from Muscat to Delhi via Kochi made an emergency landing at Nagpur airport on Tuesday morning after a bomb threat was received mid-air, prompting immediate security protocols. Flight 6E 2706, carrying passengers from Muscat, was diverted to Nagpur after the airline received a bomb threat, triggering a full emergency response. The aircraft landed safely and was swiftly moved to an isolated bay for security inspection. “All passengers have been safely deboarded, and standard bomb threat protocols are being followed. As of now, nothing suspicious has been found,” said Lohit Matani, DCP Nagpur,…

24 Apr

Pakistan Closes Airspace to Indian Flights, Forcing Major Reroutes for Air India and IndiGo

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National Times Bureau, April 24, 2025: Amid rising tensions following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan has closed its airspace to Indian-owned and operated airlines, disrupting international operations of Air India and IndiGo. The restriction, effective until May 24, was issued after a meeting of Pakistan’s National Security Committee.Both Air India and IndiGo confirmed rerouting of several international flights to the US, UK, Europe, and the Middle East. These changes have led to extended travel times and higher fuel costs. Air India, in particular, stated that its flights to North America are being rerouted over Mumbai and Ahmedabad to avoid…