IndiGo faces major delays and 300+ flight cancelations

India Dec 04, 2025

IndiGo, India's biggest airline, is having a challenging week—over 300 flights have been canceled and on-time performance dropped to just 19.7% on December 3.
CEO Pieter Elbers says getting things back to normal is the top priority, but admits it's going to take some work.

What's causing the chaos?

IndiGo is talking with frustrated travelers on social media, apologizing for delays and promising to use feedback to improve.
The main issue? Crew shortages made worse by new work-hour rules (FDTL), leading to mass cancellations—Delhi alone saw 90 flights cut.
Meanwhile, a Madina-Hyderabad flight had a bomb scare and was diverted (no explosives found).
The airline says they're working hard behind the scenes to fix things and keep passengers in the loop.