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IndiGo is facing one of its biggest operational crises in years. After massive flight cancellations and delays across major airports, IndiGo’s stock price crashed nearly 7% in Monday’s trading session. Delhi Airport has warned passengers that delays may continue, even as the airline attempts to stabilise operations by December 10. More than 400 flights were cancelled on Sunday alone, with IndiGo processing over ₹610 crore worth of automatic ticket refunds for affected passengers. The airline says it is recovering, operating around 1,650 flights today, up from 1,500 the previous day. The DGCA has issued a show-cause notice to IndiGo’s CEO for lapses in planning, staffing, and compliance with new FDTL rules. The regulator has extended the deadline for IndiGo’s response until December 8, cautioning against any further delay. IndiGo has also announced a full waiver on cancellation and rescheduling charges for travel between December 5 and 15. Watch the full video for the latest developments, timelines, and what this means for passengers and investors.

Air India has capped economy class airfares on non-stop domestic flights since 4 December to manage pricing amid soaring fares. The airline plans to increase capacity following disruptions amid IndiGo flight cancellations.

Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi issued a passenger advisory, assuring that Indigo flight operations are now 'steadily resuming' after the airline fiasco that saw over 1,000 flights cancelled on Friday.

IndiGo CHAOS: CEO Pieter Elbers admits 1,000+ flights CANCELLED today—worst day yet! Amid 3-day meltdown from system reboot, crew shortages & FDTL norms, airline apologizes: Shaken our 19-year reliability. Full recovery? Dec 10-15, despite govt's Monday promise. Cancellations drop below 1K tomorrow. Stranded passengers, refunds assured—don't rush airports! What's behind India's biggest airline crisis?

Air India, IndiGo Fleet Hit Due To Glitch In Airbus A320 | What EXACTLY Happened? | Explained Air India and IndiGo on Saturday issued travel advisory for passengers and warned of delays and longer turnaround in scheduled operations as Airbus ordered an immediate software change on a number of its A320 fleet. Watch for more!

Carriers IndiGo Airlines and Akasa Air are set to begin flights from Navi Mumbai airport on December 25. Check here for which routes both airlines will operate, which cities will be connected, and other details on the new Mumbai airport.

Akasa Air is set to begin operations from Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), connecting the city directly with four major Indian destinations. The airline will operate its maiden flight between Delhi and Navi Mumbai International Airport on December 25.

Hundreds of U.S. air traffic controllers are considering second jobs as the government shutdown stretches into its fourth week. With no paychecks and mounting bills, the strain on the nation’s aviation safety system is growing. Nearly 13,000 controllers and 50,000 TSA officers are working without pay, causing widespread flight delays and safety concerns. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has urged Congress to act as staffing shortages worsen across major airports.

India-China direct flights resume after 5-year hiatus! IndiGo 6E 1703 lands in Guangzhou from Kolkata on October 27, 2025, with 180 passengers. First since 2020 COVID & Galwan clash. Modi-Xi SCO meet, visa restarts signal thaw. China Eastern Shanghai-Delhi launches Nov 9. Pre-2020: 8.1L passengers! Watch the reconnection!