IndiGo has informed the DGCA that corrective measures are in progress and full flight operations will be restored by 10 February 2026. It has further informed the DGCA that it will scale back flight operations starting December 8 to help minimise ongoing disruptions.

Against the backdrop of significant IndiGo flight disruptions in the past few days, the civil aviation ministry and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) held a detailed review meeting with the airline officials.

The airline also cautioned the regulator that passengers should expect additional cancellations over the next 2–3 days as part of broader efforts to stabilise schedules and restore normal operations.

Flight disruptions due to misjudgment, planning gaps in implementing the second phase of the Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) norms as the crew requirements exceeded their anticipation, according to a statement issued by DGCA on a day when more than 500 flights were cancelled at various airports.

IndiGo has informed the regulator that corrective actions underway, stable flight operations will be fully restored by February 10, 2026 while more cancellations are expected in the next few days.

The airline will reduce flight operations from December 8 to minimise disruptions.

IndiGo has been experiencing sharp rise in cancellations at around 170-200 flights per day, which is substantially higher than normal, said DGCA.

DGCA has asked IndiGo to submit a detailed roadmap covering projected crew recruitment viz-a-viz induction of aircraft as well as the plan for crew training, roster restructuring, safety-risk assessments, and mitigation measures.

"IndiGo is directed to submit the FDTL relaxations required to normalise the flight operations for DGCA review," the statement said.

Nearly 200 flights at major airports including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad were cancelled, while scores of others were delayed, leaving passengers stranded and frustrated. On Tuesday, the airline’s on-time performance fell to just 35 per cent, affecting more than 1,400 flights nationwide.

The main reason behind the disruption is a shortage of pilots and cabin crew. New Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) rules introduced last month limit duty hours and require longer rest periods to prevent fatigue. IndiGo, with its vast network of over 2,200 daily flights, has found it difficult to adjust quickly.

Technical issues, seasonal schedule changes, and bad weather have added to the chaos. Delays have stretched up to eight hours, affecting more than 60 per cent of India’s domestic air travel.

Airports in Hyderabad and Bengaluru saw long queues of frustrated travellers, while Delhi faced additional delays due to a system glitch affecting check-ins and departures. Mumbai Airport advised passengers to check their flight status before heading out. So far, November has recorded 1,232 flight cancellations, adding to the stress for travellers.