IndiGo's flight cancellations and delays continued across major Indian airports on December 8, with 134 flights scrapped in Delhi, 127 in Bengaluru, and 112 in Hyderabad. The DGCA granted a 24-hour extension to the CEO to respond to the show-cause notice, while refunds totaling 610 crore rupees have been issued. Operations are expected to normalize by December 10.
On December 8, 2025, IndiGo cancelled around 300 flights across several Indian airports, marking the seventh day of the ongoing crisis. Delhi Airport saw 134 disruptions, including 75 departures and 59 arrivals, while Bengaluru reported 127, Hyderabad 112, Ahmedabad 20, and Visakhapatnam 7 cancellations. By 9:30 AM, 289 cancellations were confirmed.
Sunday saw over 650 flights scrapped, accounting for nearly 28% of the airline's daily 2,300 operations, with more than 1,000 cancellations over the weekend. The crisis stems primarily from the full implementation of Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) norms, resulting in a cockpit crew shortage. Officials state that refunds exceeding 610 crore rupees have been issued to affected passengers. The government intervened by capping airfares and directing faster refund processing.
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu emphasized that pilot duty guidelines were issued a year ago, placing responsibility on the airline. The DGCA extended the deadline for CEO Pieter Elbers and manager Isidro Porqueras to respond to the show-cause notice until Monday 6 PM. Delhi Airport advised passengers: 'IndiGo flights may face delays. Check status before arriving at the airport.' IndiGo's shares tumbled 4% amid the turmoil. A high-level probe is underway, with normalization expected by December 10.
