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DGCA gives in to IndiGo’s demands, eases duty rules

Updated on Dec 6, 2025 03:39 IST

Stranded passengers waiting at Jaiprakash Narayan Airport in Patna. (Santosh Kumar/HT PHOTO)

Rule concession compromises safety norms, says pilot union

Passengers waited in queues to enquire about flight status at several airports across India amid IndiGo flight disruptions on Friday, December 5, 2025.

Published on Dec 5, 2025 23:02 IST

DGCA lets 12 FOIs on deputation to regulator to operate IndiGo flights

DGCA has authorised IndiGo to redeploy pilots currently on deputation with DGCA as inspectors back to flying duties. (PTI)

Published on Dec 5, 2025 17:29 IST

When will IndiGo's flight cancellation mess end? CEO finally gives a timeline

Passengers waited in queues to enquire about flight status at several airports across India amid IndiGo flight disruptions on Friday, December 5, 2025.

Updated on Dec 5, 2025 19:48 IST

Govt orders probe into IndiGo crisis after DGCA forced into u-turn on norms

Civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu orders high-level probe into IndiGo crisis as flight cancellations spiral

Published on Dec 5, 2025 12:26 IST

DGCA's fresh orders to fix Indigo chaos, shares update on flights resumption

Passengers enquire about their IndiGo flight at a boarding gate at Kempegowda International Airport amid flight disruptions, in Bengaluru, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025.

Published on Dec 5, 2025 11:19 IST

Why IndiGo mess forced govt u-turn: DGCA withdraws pilot rest norms | Explained

Stranded passengers interact with IndiGo officials at airport in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.

Updated on Dec 5, 2025 11:25 IST

DGCA requests cooperation from All Pilot Associations, pilots amid IndiGo operational disruptions

The DGCA said that the industry must prepare for even greater operational challenges, as passenger volumes are expected to rise sharply. (ANI)

Published on Dec 5, 2025 09:26 IST

IndiGo meltdown: DGCA caves in, freezes crew duty rules amid flight disruptions

IndiGo on Friday cancelled all its flights from Delhi until midnight. (PTI)

Updated on Dec 5, 2025 12:32 IST

Govt regulator withdraws pilot rest norms as IndiGo cancellation chaos persists

Stranded passengers stand in a queue at a counter after IndiGo cancelled more than 400 flights at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai early on Friday.

Updated on Dec 5, 2025 09:10 IST

400+ IndiGo flights cancelled today as chaos continues, Delhi airport worst-hit

Stranded passengers interact with IndiGo officials at Swami Vivekananda Airport, in Raipur.

Updated on Dec 5, 2025 05:25 IST

Over 1,000 IndiGo flights cancelled in 3 days amid operational chaos

The airline, which usually records a high punctuality score, registered an on-time performance of 19.7 per cent on Wednesday.

Updated on Dec 5, 2025 04:14 IST

Cost of failing the passengers

Even as the DGCA reviews the airline’s schedule ahead of the holiday season, and audits its staffing, it should also ensure adequate recompense for passengers and penalise the airline for its behaviour. (REUTERS)

Published on Dec 4, 2025 16:59 IST

IndiGo admits planning gaps behind roster chaos, says ops to restore by Feb 10

Raipur: Stranded passengers at Swami Vivekananda Airport amid flight disruptions, in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil)

Updated on Dec 4, 2025 21:40 IST

Minister reviews IndiGo disruptions, airline lists crew-timing rules as a reason

IndiGo has said that it will fully restore the disruptions by February 2026.

Updated on Dec 4, 2025 16:40 IST

IndiGo chaos: Passengers bear brunt of flight delays in Chandigarh, Jammu

Passengers crowd outside a boarding gate as they wait to board a delayed IndiGo flight at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi. (Reuters)

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Published on Dec 4, 2025 10:10 IST

19 Indigo flights cancelled from Hyderabad amid tech glitch, flyers frustrated

IndiGo also reportedly cancelled 21 incoming flights from various destinations.

Published on Dec 3, 2025 16:23 IST

IndiGo faces DGCA probe amid disruption, airline asked to submit mitigation plan

The DGCA also said that in November alone, 1,232 IndiGo flights were cancelled.

Updated on Dec 4, 2025 24:07 IST

'Regrettable': Air India on aircraft flying without airworthiness certificate

All personnel involved in the decision to operate the aircraft have been suspended pending further review.

Published on Dec 3, 2025 05:11 IST

DGCA shares update on Airbus glitch, says software upgrades on 323 aircraft done

Indigo completed upgrades on all 200 of its operational A320 planes.

Published on Nov 30, 2025 09:48 IST

Why Airbus A320s need a software fix, and how India is affected by plane glitch

Indian airlines said some flights may be delayed or cancelled on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, as they carry out the required software or hardware realignment to their A320 family planes to address the potential issue due to intense solar radiation.

Updated on Nov 29, 2025 14:43 IST

Nearly 350 planes impacted in India amid Airbus A320 glitch: What DGCA said

An aircraft of the Indian airline IndiGo takes off during sunset at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru.

Updated on Nov 29, 2025 10:39 IST

DGCA issues advisory as volcanic ash from Ethiopia triggers flight disruptions

The DGCA told airlines to review their operational manuals on volcanic ash procedures

Published on Nov 24, 2025 18:38 IST

DGCA issues advisory for volcanic ash activity

The regulator has instructed flight crew- both cockpit and cabin, as well as dispatchers to ensure strict avoidance. (Representative file photo)

Updated on Nov 24, 2025 16:57 IST

DGCA, UP aviation to review Noida airport readiness

On Wednesday, the NIAL, the Uttar Pradesh government body formed to oversee airport work, said it has directed Tata Projects to complete all remaining work on the Noida airport by November 30, paving way for the operations to begin. (HT Photos)

Updated on Nov 20, 2025 24:27 IST

‘Report it in 10 mins’: After Delhi airport GPS spoofing, regulator tells pilots

Union minister Rammohan Naidu at the ATC tower at the Delhi airport on November 8, to review operations after a technical glitch in the messaging system

Updated on Nov 11, 2025 22:55 IST

Flight ticket cancellation at no cost soon? What big changes has DGCA proposed

Airlines should provide a “look-in option” for a period of 48 hours after a ticket is booked, the draft by DGCA said.

Published on Nov 4, 2025 09:05 IST

DGCA fills up key 18 posts to plug crunch

DGCA fills up key 18 posts to plug crunch

Published on Nov 2, 2025 23:12 IST

Calibration testing successful; Noida airport closer to licence

The test was initially scheduled for Thursday but was moved to Friday due to weather conditions (Representive photo)

Published on Oct 31, 2025 23:42 IST

DGCA plans competency-based training framework for cabin crew

The CBTA framework will be “voluntary for airlines,” DGCA’s chief flight operations inspector said.

Updated on Oct 30, 2025 15:27 IST

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