A sea of stranded travellers, raised voices, and trolleys piled with baggage lying around – that’s what airports across India looked like on Friday as IndiGo’s crisis entered its fourth straight day. Thousands of passengers reported cancellations, endless waits, and even missing baggage, while the airline continued to battle severe operational trouble.
IndiGo has blamed the meltdown on crew shortages and the messy rollout of the revised Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) norms, a combination that has thrown its schedules completely off balance.
Aviation authorities have urged passengers to verify their flight status before travelling, with more cancellations expected through the weekend.
IndiGo flight status: Updates from major airports
Delhi
All IndiGo domestic departures from Delhi have been cancelled until 11:59 pm. Other airlines continue normal operations. Airport staff have been deployed to manage crowding and assist passengers.
Mumbai
Mumbai Airport reported 104 cancellations: 53 departures and 51 arrivals.
Hyderabad
Hyderabad is likely to see 61 incoming and 71 outgoing cancellations. Long queues and limited communication were reported.
Bengaluru
Kempegowda International Airport confirmed 102 cancellations, with several passengers unable to locate their checked-in baggage.
Goa
Dabolim Airport cancelled 30 IndiGo flights to destinations such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai.
Chennai
IndiGo has cancelled all departing flights from the Chennai Airport till 6 PM today.
Why IndiGo flights are getting cancelled
IndiGo told the DGCA that the disruptions are mainly due to:
- Pilot rostering gaps after FDTL Phase 2
- Shortage of cockpit crew, especially for A320 operations
- Winter weather delays and congestion
- Technical and operational challenges across the network
Punctuality has dropped sharply:
- 8.5 per cent on Thursday
- 19.7 per cent on Wednesday
- 35 per cent on Tuesday
DGCA has expressed dissatisfaction with IndiGo’s preparedness and placed the airline under close operational watch.
IndiGo share price today
InterGlobe Aviation shares fell nearly 3 per cent to around Rs 5,291, reflecting market concerns over the ongoing disruptions.
IndiGo news today: Latest developments
- More than 400 flights were cancelled on Friday.
- DGCA’s inspection at Delhi Terminal 1 found inadequate ground staff.
- A rule that prevented substitution of leave for weekly rest has been withdrawn to help airlines stabilise operations.
- Pilot unions criticised IndiGo for inadequate planning before FDTL Phase 2.
Also Read: IndiGo disruptions: All departing flights from Delhi cancelled; chaos at other airports as well
When will IndiGo operations return to normal?
IndiGo has informed the DGCA that full operational stability is expected only by February 10, 2026.
More cancellations are likely until December 8, after which the airline plans a calibrated reduction in services to stabilise schedules.