Breaking: IndiGo Crisis Enters Sixth Day, Hundreds of Flights Cancelled, Passengers Left Stranded

The crisis surrounding IndiGo Airlines continues for the sixth consecutive day, severely impacting passengers across India. Despite repeated assurances, flight operations remain disrupted, with widespread cancellations and delays reported at multiple airports. Since December 3, IndiGo has reportedly cancelled more than 500 flights, affecting lakhs of travellers nationwide. At Delhi’s Terminal 1, scenes of chaos were witnessed as thousands of pieces of luggage remained piled up, reflecting the scale of mismanagement. Many passengers who had checked in their baggage were later informed their flights had been cancelled, leaving them stranded and unable to retrieve their belongings on time. Some passengers have been forced to visit airports repeatedly to reclaim their luggage, while the airline has promised home deliveries, calling it a “major logistical challenge.” The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a notice to IndiGo over flight delays and cancellations, granting the airline 24 hours to submit its response. The deadline for the airline’s reply expires today at 6 PM, after which regulatory action may follow. IndiGo has claimed that operational performance is improving, with on-time performance rising from 30% to 75%, and stated that refunds and prior cancellation alerts are being issued. However, ground reports suggest that passenger hardships remain unresolved, with no visible relief on the ground