IndiGo Flight Chaos: 2,000 Cancellations in 5 Days! What Went Wrong?

This episode of Hani Track on Trivarna News examines the unprecedented crisis faced by IndiGo Airlines, where thousands of passengers remained stranded across Indian airports due to large-scale flight cancellations. Nearly 2,000 flights were cancelled within a span of five days, leaving travellers unable to reach destinations for weddings, emergencies, business meetings, international connections, and other urgent commitments. Many passengers also faced difficulties retrieving baggage and securing affordable alternate tickets, with fares rising up to ten times on other airlines.

The report highlights the background of IndiGo Airlines, its dominant 64% share in the Indian aviation market, and the sudden collapse in operations beginning the first week of December. The core issue is linked to the Government of India’s revised Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) rules aimed at enhancing pilot safety by increasing mandatory weekly rest hours and reducing night landings. These rules were announced with a transition period until November 1.

Despite being the largest airline with over 2,200 daily flights, IndiGo reportedly did not increase pilot strength or staff numbers during the transition window. The new safety guidelines led to an acute pilot shortage, resulting in mass cancellations and severe passenger disruption.

The video discusses the government’s response, including formation of a four-member inquiry panel and an extension for IndiGo to fully implement the rules until February 10, 2026. Issues related to private sector dominance, potential political links through electoral bonds, and the consequences of extreme privatization in the aviation sector are also explored.

The episode presents the broader concern of a single private airline holding overwhelming market share, limiting government control, affecting ticket pricing, and impacting consumer rights. The recent surge in fares — such as Bengaluru–Delhi tickets rising from ₹7,000 to nearly ₹70,000 — reflects the seriousness of the situation.

This analysis outlines operational lapses, regulatory challenges, and the impact of aviation policies on passengers, safety, and market stability.
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