IndiGo Flight Cancellations Chaos Dec 5 2025 LIVE: 400+ Flights Axed Delhi-Chennai-Mumbai, ₹500Cr Loss, DGCA ₹20K Compensation, Pilot FDTL Crisis & Feb 10 Full Recovery!

 

IndiGo Airlines faces unprecedented meltdown on December 5, 2025, cancelling over 400 flights nationwide amid pilot shortages triggered by strict Phase-2 FDTL rules effective November 1, halting 100% Delhi domestic operations till midnight and crippling Chennai T1 entirely. Daily losses exceed ₹500 crore with punctuality at 35%, prompting DGCA high-level probe, eased duty norms, and mandatory ₹20,000 compensation per passenger plus 7-day refunds.​

IndiGo Cancellations City-Wise Breakdown Dec 5

Massive disruptions hit key hubs with long passenger queues and stranded flights:

• Delhi (DEL): 150+ domestic cancellations till 23:59 IST, 500m airport queues, 40% international delays, Terminal 1 manpower crisis.​

• Chennai (MAA): Full T1 IndiGo shutdown till midnight; 50 flights to Mumbai/Bengaluru/Delhi/Hyderabad/Kolkata axed.​

• Ahmedabad (AMD): 86 flights scrapped from 00:01-16:00 IST, Gujarat routes paralyzed.​

• Mumbai (BOM) & Bengaluru (BLR): 120+ Mumbai disruptions, 73 Bengaluru cancellations; Hyderabad 40, Kolkata 30, Goa total halt—70% passengers stranded.​

Root Cause: FDTL Rules, Pilot Shortage & Operations Fail

New DGCA FDTL Phase-2 limits weekly rest and duty hours caught IndiGo off-guard, causing 1,232 November cancellations (755 crew-related) amid Emirates poaching and winter fog/ATC pile-ups. CEO apologizes for "operational crisis," offers free date changes/waivers Dec 5-15; pilots union cites roster errors and tech glitches. Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi blasts "aviation monopoly model."​

Government Response & Recovery Timeline

Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu slams IndiGo, partly withdraws FDTL weekly rest blocks, grants exemptions till February 10, 2026, with full normalcy expected by Dec 8 via slashed schedules. DGCA mandates web check-in 48hrs early from Dec 6, fare monitoring, and compensation claims; high-level inquiry underway.​​

Live IndiGo Flight Status Trackers & Compensation Guide

Track real-time IndiGo delays and claim refunds instantly:

• FlightAware IndiGo Fleet: Live maps and global status​

• Ixigo IndiGo Tracker: PNR checks + alternate flights​

• Airportia IndiGo Status: File ₹20K compensation claims​

• Delhi Airport Live Board: Visual departure/arrival chaos​
  Passengers report 14hr waits and poor communication; use these for rebooking amid 4-day crisis peaking today.

This operational meltdown underscores aviation's fragility amid pilot shortages and rule shifts; airlines must prioritize crew welfare, transparent comms, and tech resilience to rebuild trust post-₹500Cr daily hits. Monitor DGCA updates, avoid peak Delhi-Chennai routes tomorrow, and share your stranded story below—subscribe for real-time IndiGo status alerts!

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