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IndiGo flight cancellations persist amid crew shortage crisis
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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.
Iran shut its airspace early Thursday amid unrest, halting most flights except limited approved international ones. An IndiGo flight from Georgia to Delhi became the last non-Iranian jet in the air over Tehran as skies emptied rapidly. Flight-tracking data confirmed the swift clearance of airspace over Iran and Iraq.
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IndiGo chairman Vikram Singh Mehta has dismissed allegations surfacing amid the crisis, calling them untrue. He stated that claims of influencing government rules are incorrect. This comes during ongoing challenges in the aviation sector.
A video of an IndiGo employee with hearing and speech impairment assisting a passenger at check-in has gone viral, earning widespread appreciation online. The clip highlights the airline's commitment to inclusivity. It was shared on November 24, 2025.