IndiGo Flight Crisis: DGCA Summons CEO Amid Ongoing Flight Cancellations | India Air Travel Update

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IndiGo Airlines is slowly regaining its footing after a severe flight operation crisis that has left thousands of passengers stranded. The crisis, which began on December 2, has seen hundreds of flights cancelled daily, affecting major cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Delhi. According to DGCA data, nearly 5,000 IndiGo flights have been cancelled since the crisis started. IndiGo's chairman, Vikram Singh Mehta, has denied baseless claims that the airline engineered the crisis or tried to influence government regulations. The airline is working to recover from the disruptions, but the flight situation remains uncertain. Here's a breakdown of the cancellations: - Tuesday, Dec 2: Over 150 flights cancelled - Wednesday, Dec 3: Nearly 200 flights cancelled - Thursday, Dec 4: Over 300 flights cancelled - Friday, Dec 5: Around 1,600 flights cancelled - Saturday, Dec 6: Around 850 flights cancelled - Sunday, Dec 7: Around 650 flights cancelled - Monday, Dec 8: Over 500 flights cancelled - Tuesday, Dec 9: Over 400 flights cancelled - Wednesday, December 10: Nearly 220 flights cancelled - Thursday, December 11: Over 100 flights cancelled The DGCA has summoned IndiGo's CEO again, this time for tomorrow, as the airline continues to face challenges in implementing government norms for pilot rest periods. As the situation remains fluid, passengers are advised to check their flight status regularly for the latest updates.