IndiGo Cancels Hundreds of Flights in Fifth Day of Disruptions

IndiGo, India's largest airline, faced its fifth consecutive day of severe operational disruptions on Saturday, December 6, 2025, with hundreds of domestic flights cancelled across major airports, leaving thousands of passengers stranded and exacerbating travel chaos nationwide.

The cancellations stemmed from new flight duty time limitations (FDTL) rules introduced by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), which mandate longer rest periods for crew and restrict night landings. These regulations, effective from November 1, caught IndiGo unprepared, leading to crew shortages and widespread scheduling breakdowns. The airline, which typically operates about 2,300 flights daily and handles nearly two-thirds of India's domestic air traffic, suspended all departures from Delhi airport on Friday and cancelled services on key routes, including all domestic flights from Chennai and Bengaluru to Delhi and Mumbai.

On Saturday, Mumbai reported the highest impact with 109 IndiGo flights cancelled, including 51 arrivals and 58 departures. Delhi followed with 86 to 106 cancellations, split between departures and arrivals. Other affected hubs included Hyderabad with 69 cancellations...