73 More IndiGo Flights Cancelled at Bengaluru Airport — Shocking Travel Disruption
A total of 73 more IndiGo flights were cancelled at Bengaluru Airport, causing major travel disruptions
Indigo cancelled 73 flights in Bengaluru on December 4, a spokesperson for the airport told Reuters. Over 100 flights were cancelled and dozens of others delayed on Wednesday, airport sources said, leaving thousands of travellers stranded. Aviation watchdog DGCA said it is investigating IndiGo flight disruptions and has asked the airline to submit the reasons for the current situation as well as the plans to reduce flight cancellations and delays.
In a statement, IndiGo said its network had been “significantly disrupted” over the past two days and apologised to customers. The airline announced, “To contain the disruption and restore stability, we have initiated calibrated adjustments to our schedules. These measures will remain in place for the next 48 hours and will allow us to normalize our operations and progressively recover our punctuality across the network.” It added that teams are working round the clock to support affected passengers with alternative arrangements or refunds as services are gradually normalised.
Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport witnessed fresh disruption as 73 more IndiGo flights were cancelled, adding to the mounting chaos already affecting the airline’s network.
This is part of a larger wave of cancellations and delays — resulting from a complex mix of operational challenges. In recent days, more than 200 flights operated by IndiGo across major Indian airports have been affected.
The primary factor behind the cancellations has been a severe crew shortage. This shortage has been aggravated by the implementation of the second phase of the Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) norms from 1 November 2025 — a regulatory change aimed at reducing crew fatigue and ensuring safety.
Under FDTL, pilots and cabin crew have stricter limits on how many hours they can fly, plus increased mandatory rest periods — particularly affecting night-landings and overnight rotations.
For a high-frequency carrier like IndiGo, which clocks thousands of flights daily, these restrictions severely squeezed its ability to staff flights reliably.
Multiple reporting agencies cite crew shortage as the core reason behind the recent disruptions.
IndiGo has acknowledged “minor technology glitches” that, along with scheduling chaos for the winter season, impacted its ability to maintain regular operations.
Increased traffic at airports, especially during winter travel peaks, combined with re-aligned seasonal scheduling, added pressure on an already strained system.
On just one day at Bengaluru airport, 73 flights cancelled is a large number — but the broader picture is even more alarming
Across India, more than 200 flights operated by IndiGo have been disrupted over the past 48 hours.
November 2025 already saw over 1,200 flight cancellations by IndiGo, many attributed to crew/airspace restrictions and other operational constraints.
The airline’s punctuality and on-time performance have plunged — metrics that once gave credibility to its “IndiGo Standard Time” reputation.
For passengers, this has meant widespread frustration: missed connections, sudden rescheduling, long waits at airports, and general uncertainty. Reports from travellers describe chaotic scenes of crowding and long queues, especially at packed hubs like Bengaluru and Mumbai.
Facing mounting pressure, IndiGo has announced that it will attempt “calibrated adjustments” to its schedule in the next 48 hours to bring operations back to normal.
Check your flight status online (website or official app) before leaving for the airport. Many cancellations or reschedules are being communicated last-minute.
Be prepared for alternate flights or refund offers. The airline has said it will offer rebooking or refunds to affected passengers wherever applicable.
Allow extra time for airport procedures — with crew shortage and system slowdowns, delays at check-in, boarding, and baggage handling are likely.
Have a backup plan — if your schedule is tight (e.g. connecting flights, urgent travel), consider alternatives: flights from other airlines or travel modes.
The scale of disruption highlights deeper systemic stress in India’s booming aviation industry. The introduction of stricter crew-rest policies (FDTL) — while necessary for safety — has exposed how thinly stretched airlines are when it comes to manpower and schedule flexibility.
For a carrier with the scale and frequency of IndiGo, even small deficits in crew availability or minor technology glitches rippled into large-scale cancellations across major airports.
As passengers lose faith in the “on-time” promise once synonymous with IndiGo, the airline — and the broader sector — may need to rework rostering practices, invest more in staffing, and improve disruption-management protocols.
Meanwhile, regulatory compliance (for pilot rest and safety) remains non-negotiable: the current crisis is in part a predictable outcome of changes imposed by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to improve flight safety.
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