India will take strict action against IndiGo after at least 2,000 flight cancellations this month, the Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said, warning that the move is intended to “set an example” for airlines violating regulations.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has served notices to IndiGo’s CEO and COO, with potential penalties and suspensions of officials. The regulator has also ordered a 5% reduction in the airline’s flight schedule, citing IndiGo’s failure to efficiently operate its planned routes. The airline was asked to submit a revised schedule by 5 pm on 10 December 2025.
Flight disruptions continued for over a week, with Mumbai airport reporting multiple cancellations. IndiGo assured passengers that refunds are being processed for cancelled flights between 3–15 December and offered a full waiver on changes or cancellations for travel until 15 December.
The cancellations, attributed to crew shortages and inadequate planning for new pilot rest regulations, stranded tens of thousands of passengers and sparked widespread frustration, particularly over lost luggage and disrupted travel plans.
