IndiGo cancels 600+ flights, fares skyrocket as travel plans hit turbulence
Between December 2 and 4, 2025, IndiGo canceled over 600 flights because of crew shortages and new rules giving pilots longer rest breaks.
This led to chaos at major airports like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chennai—on-time performance even dropped to just 35%.
Travelers found themselves stranded and frustrated as departures were suspended at some airports.
What's being done—and why it matters
The government has stepped in, telling IndiGo to refund all affected passengers by Sunday evening (December 7, 2025) and not charge any rescheduling fees.
IndiGo is running with fewer flights from December 8, 2025 to help its crew recover but says things won't be fully back on track until early next year.
Meanwhile, airfares have shot up across airlines—some economy tickets are now over ₹90,000—making last-minute travel even tougher for everyone caught up in the mess.