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‘No denying we erred’: Indigo chairman says airline will examine every aspect of flight disruptions

‘No denying we erred’: Indigo chairman says airline will examine every aspect of flight disruptions

With IndiGo facing large-scale flight cancellations over the past week, the company’s chairman Vikram Singh Mehta has assured that its Board would examine every aspect of the recent disruption. “Last week’s events are a blemish on this airline’s pristine, clean record,” IndiGo chairman Vikram Singh Mehta said(X/ @IndiGo6E) In a video message posted to the IndiGo’s official X handle, Mehta said the airline’s Board had also decided to take the assistance of external technical experts. These experts will work with the company’s management and help determine the root causes for the disruptions, which would later be followed by “corrective action”, he said. While apologising for the flight cancellations and delays, Mehta said, “Thousands of our passengers were left stranded. Many missed important family events, business commitments, medical appointments and international connections. Baggage was delayed or misdirected. I know how much distress this has caused.” Speaking about the criticism faced by the airline, Mehta acknowledged that they had “let (passengers) down.” ₹39,000?’: What Delhi HC said on IndiGo ‘crisis’”>Also Read | ‘How can a ticket cost …

IndiGo To Involve External Technical Experts, Chairman Denies ‘Engineering’ Aviation Crisis | India News

IndiGo To Involve External Technical Experts, Chairman Denies ‘Engineering’ Aviation Crisis | India News

Last Updated:December 10, 2025, 22:06 IST IndiGo Chairman Vikram Singh Mehta apologised for last week’s flight disruptions, acknowledging that the airline let the people down and assuring corrective measures. IndiGo chairman Vikram Singh Mehta apologised for last week’s crisis. IndiGo Chairman and Non-Executive Independent Director Vikram Singh Mehta on Wednesday delivered his first official statement on the aviation crisis last week, where he apologised to the public and said IndiGo will now involve external technical experts to ensure the incident does not occur again. However, he denied that the airline had “engineered” the unprecedented fiasco that left thousands of passengers stranded. “On December 3, an unexpected chain of events led to large-scale flight cancellations. This continued till December 4 and 5. Thousands of our passengers were left stranded. Many missed important family events, business commitments, medical appointments and international connections. Baggage was delayed or misdirected. I know how much distress this has caused. I want to say, very simply and very clearly. We are sorry,” he said. Mehta said IndiGo’s flight operations have now stabilised …