IndiGo Crisis: Over 200 Flights Cancelled; DGCA Launches Probe, Shares Drop 3%
New Delhi | December 4, 2025 | DeccanLive.com
India’s largest airline, IndiGo, is facing serious operational issues this week. More than 200 flights have been cancelled, and hundreds of others are delayed, creating long queues at airports and leaving many passengers stuck during the busy winter travel season.
After these disruptions, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered an investigation. The regulator has asked IndiGo to explain the large number of cancellations and delays and to present a plan to prevent such problems in the future.
IndiGo Share Price Falls
IndiGo’s parent company, InterGlobe Aviation, saw its share price fall by 3% on Thursday. The stock dropped to ₹5,407.30 on the BSE after the DGCA announced the probe. The share has already fallen around 5.5% in the past week.
Experts say the stock is under pressure because it is trading below most of its key moving averages, and the RSI level indicates weakening momentum.
What Caused the Disruptions?
In a statement issued on December 3, IndiGo admitted that the airline has been dealing with “major disruptions.”
The airline blamed:
- Technical issues
- Seasonal adjustments
- Bad weather
- Air traffic congestion
- New rules related to pilot duty hours and rest
IndiGo apologised to passengers for the inconvenience.
Measures Taken by the Airline
To bring operations back to normal, IndiGo has made temporary changes to its schedule for 48 hours.
The airline said its teams are working round the clock to restore punctuality, and affected passengers are being offered alternative flights or refunds.
With the DGCA investigation underway, the airline is under pressure to fix the issues quickly and maintain stability during the peak travel season.
