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SC refuses to hear plea on cancellation of IndiGo flights, asks petitioner to move HC

SC refuses to hear plea on cancellation of IndiGo flights, asks petitioner to move HC

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Large pileup of luggage is seen at Delhi airport in New Delhi on December 08, 2025 after IndiGo flight cancellations. File | Photo Credit: Shashi Shekhar Kashyap The Supreme Court on Monday (December 15, 2025) refused to entertain a PIL seeking judicial intervention into the issue of cancellation of hundreds of flights by IndiGo, and asked the petitioner to move to the Delhi High Court with the grievances. The Delhi High Court, on December 10, questioned the Central Government for not taking timely action to check the crisis caused by IndiGo flight cancellations and asked why the situation was allowed to precipitate, with lakhs of passengers stranded and other airlines charging hefty fares. It was hearing a PIL seeking directions to the Centre to provide support and refunds to passengers affected by the cancellation of hundreds of flights by IndiGo. On Monday (December 15, 2025), a bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M. Pamcholi took note of the submissions of petitioner Narendra Mishra that the plea needed a hearing …

Blame govt, not just IndiGo for aviation crisis: CPI-M’s A A Rahim in Rajya Sabha

Blame govt, not just IndiGo for aviation crisis: CPI-M’s A A Rahim in Rajya Sabha

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New Delhi, CPI-M leader A A Rahim on Wednesday held the union government responsible for the recent IndiGo crisis, arguing that it was the direct result of unchecked privatisation and deregulation that has turned India’s aviation sector into a duopoly. Blame govt, not just IndiGo for aviation crisis: CPI-M’s A A Rahim in Rajya Sabha He urged the government not to dilute Flight Duty Time Limitations rules to accommodate the airline. Raising the issue during Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha, Rahim said the crisis was not IndiGo’s alone. “The sole culprit behind this huge crisis is the Union government. This is the direct outcome of the government’s neo-liberal economic policies, privatisation and deregulation of the Indian aviation sector,” he said. Pointing to market concentration, Rahim said IndiGo now operates 65.6 per cent of all flights while Air India handles 25.7 per cent. “More than 90 per cent of the Indian aviation sector is controlled by just two bosses, IndiGo and Tata,” he said. The CPI-M leader dismissed the government’s promise that Air India’s privatisation …

IndiGo Flight Status Today LIVE: Disruptions Continue As Over 150 Flights Cancelled At Chennai, Bengaluru Airports

IndiGo Flight Status Today LIVE: Disruptions Continue As Over 150 Flights Cancelled At Chennai, Bengaluru Airports

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IndiGo Flight Status Today LIVE Updates: IndiGo is facing a major operational crisis, cancelling over 2000 flights daily since Tuesday due to staff shortages and new crew regulations. Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu on Monday said the government will curtail IndiGo’s winter flight schedule and allocate them to other operators following the airline’s recent large-scale operational disruptions. The minister also said that refunds worth Rs 745 crore have been given for 7,30,655 cancelled PNRs from December 1 to 8 (as of 5 pm). Meanwhile, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Monday confirmed that IndiGo Airlines has responded to the Show-Cause notice on the airline’s fiasco that led to widespread cancellations last week. DGCA, in a release, stated that the airlines have requested more time to respond to the Show-Cause notice, stating that it is “realistically not possible to pinpoint the exact cause(s)” at this time, considering the “complexity and vast scale of operations.” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong …

IndiGo cancels 20 flights at Ahmedabad airport today; Railways sets up help desk to assist stranded passengers | Ahmedabad News

IndiGo cancels 20 flights at Ahmedabad airport today; Railways sets up help desk to assist stranded passengers | Ahmedabad News

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As the nationwide disruption to IndiGo flights continued Sunday, 20 flights were cancelled by 10 am at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, including 12 arrivals and eight departures, according to airport sources. They said the airline operated 39 flights by 10 am: 17 arrivals and 22 departures. On Saturday, 72 IndiGo flights were cancelled at the Ahmedabad airport: 34 arrivals and 38 departures. The airline operated 112 flights; 58 arrivals and 54 departures. Meanwhile, to assist stranded passengers at the airport due to the cancellation of IndiGo flights, an IRCTC help desk has been set up. A source at the Ahmedabad airport said, “The Ministry of Railways and IRCTC have set up the help desk. They approached us to set up a help desk to address the chaos, so we have provided them with space outside the terminal. For stranded passengers, the government is operating special trains to various destinations. So, the passengers can take a refund and book the railway ticket from there and then only. They can also do inquiries. Both …

Railways Announce 89 Special Trains To Ease Travel Woes Amid IndiGo’s Meltdown | India News

Railways Announce 89 Special Trains To Ease Travel Woes Amid IndiGo’s Meltdown | India News

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Last Updated:December 06, 2025, 23:49 IST The trains, which are to make over 100 trips, were arranged in the shortest possible time after an emergency analysis of traffic flow in major hubs. The number of special trains and their trips might increase further depending on the traffic scenario. As IndiGo flight disruptions continue to affect passengers across the country, Indian Railways has stepped in with additional arrangements to ease travel woes. The Railways on Saturday announced 89 special trains to be operated over the next three days across all zones, to ease the pressure on passengers scrambling for alternative travel options after days of IndiGo disruptions. In a coordinated move by the Railway Ministry, the trains, which are to make over 100 trips, were arranged in the shortest possible time after an emergency analysis of traffic flow in major hubs, including New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Patna, and Howrah. “The number of special trains and their trips might increase further depending on the traffic scenario. All zones have been asked to use all available resources—including …

‘Sorry For Hardships Caused’: IndiGo Offers Refunds, Waives Rescheduling Fees After Govt Directive | India News

‘Sorry For Hardships Caused’: IndiGo Offers Refunds, Waives Rescheduling Fees After Govt Directive | India News

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Last Updated:December 06, 2025, 23:28 IST IndiGo apologised for the inconvenience caused and assured an automatic refund for all the flights cancelled or rescheduled. IndiGo is facing massive operational disruptions. (Photo Credits: X) Amid the ongoing crisis, IndiGo has promised a complete waiver on all cancellation and reschedule fees for travel between 5 and 15 December 2025. “In response to recent events, all refunds for your cancellations will be processed automatically to your original mode of payment. We will offer full waiver on all cancellations/ reschedule requests of your bookings for travel between 5 December 2025 and 15 December 2025,” said IndiGo in an official statement. IndiGo is facing a major crisis after it failed to comply with the DGCA’s new rules. Over 1,000 flights were cancelled alone on Friday, leaving thousands of travellers frustrated. Govt Intervention Centre had to step in as the situation got worse, and Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Friday warned the airline of necessary action while asserting that nobody can “arm-twist” the government. The Ministry of Civil Aviation has …

IndiGo crashed — and we’ll still have to fly it, because we hardly have alternatives

IndiGo crashed — and we’ll still have to fly it, because we hardly have alternatives

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As of December 5, more than 2,100 IndiGo flights have been cancelled across Indian airports, leaving passengers stranded and airports in complete disarray. Videos of understandably frustrated people screaming at hapless airline desk employees have been circulating. Along with cancellations, IndiGo’s operational troubles have spread to its on-time performance (OTP), which plummeted to 8.5 per cent on Thursday, down from 19.7 per cent and 35 per cent in the previous two days. OTP is a key measure of flight punctuality, and IndiGo’s figure is usually in the high 80 per cent range, which is a matter of pride for the aviation giant. The net loss to consumers due to the flight disruptions will be significant. Surge pricing costs: 1,000 flights were cancelled just on Friday. Assuming each flight carries around 160 passengers on average, this results in 1,60,000 passengers stranded. Some would have abandoned their trip, while others would have rebooked their flight at a premium, increasing their outflow. Many would have cancelled their trips, which would crystallise all the sunk costs – further travel …

‘Nobody Can Arm-Twist Us’: Civil Aviation Minister Promises Action Over IndiGo Chaos | India News

‘Nobody Can Arm-Twist Us’: Civil Aviation Minister Promises Action Over IndiGo Chaos | India News

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Last Updated:December 05, 2025, 20:37 IST Ram Mohan Naidu said the government has held multiple review meetings with all stakeholders, rejecting criticism that the administration was slow to respond. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu. (News18) IndiGo Chaos: Amid the nationwide IndiGo flight turmoil, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has warned the airline of necessary action while asserting that nobody can “arm-twist” the government. In an exclusive interview with CNN-News18, the minister said “people are our top priority”, stressing that accountability would be fixed and penalties determined only after the probe panel submits its report. “How much fine will be imposed will be defined following the inquiry. But let me assure passengers — action will be taken,” he said. Naidu also said the government has held multiple review meetings with all stakeholders, rejecting criticism that the administration was slow to respond. “The Modi government doesn’t run away. We have been monitoring the situation from Day One.” He said that conditions were improving, with Delhi Airport now “decongested” and operations gradually stabilising. “Things are being …