India’s biggest airline has run into serious trouble this week, and passengers across the country are feeling the impact. A wave of IndiGo flight cancellations has disrupted travel plans in almost every major city, from Delhi and Mumbai to Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai. The situation has grown big enough that both the government and competition regulators are now watching closely.
Why So Many Flights Were Cancelled
The airline has been dealing with a messy mix of crew shortages, operational issues and last-minute scheduling gaps. This snowballed into thousands of cancellations within just a few days, leaving airports packed and passengers scrambling for alternatives.
For many travellers, long waits, missed connections and sudden rescheduling became unavoidable. The confusion was widespread because the disruptions hit during a peak travel period.
₹10,000 Vouchers for Heavily Affected Passengers
To calm things down and offer some relief, IndiGo has rolled out ₹10,000 travel vouchers for passengers who faced the worst of the delays. This is over and above ticket refunds. The airline says it wants to acknowledge how badly some passengers were affected and encourage them to travel again once operations stabilise.
Regulators Step In
The situation didn’t go unnoticed. The country’s aviation authority has stepped directly into IndiGo’s operations, reviewing how the airline is managing its crew, schedules and day-to-day performance. Officials are posting teams inside the airline to monitor the recovery process.
At the same time, there are early signs that the Competition Commission of India may examine whether IndiGo’s huge market share played any role in how the crisis unfolded. With IndiGo carrying the majority of domestic flyers, any large-scale disruption affects the entire aviation system.
Is the Situation Improving?
IndiGo says operations are gradually returning to normal, and more flights are running on schedule each day. But travellers are still being advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport, as last-minute changes are still possible.
What Travellers Should Do Now
- Keep checking your flight status regularly.
- Save all booking details in case you qualify for vouchers or refunds.
- If you’re travelling soon, stay prepared for possible delays.
The situation remains fluid, but with regulators keeping pressure on the airline, passengers can expect things to settle in the coming days.