IndiGo Crisis Deepens as Hundreds of Flights Cancel; Delhi Court to Hear Plea
IndiGo Crisis Deepens as Hundreds of Flights Cancel; Delhi Court to Hear Plea
Thousands stranded as IndiGo cancels hundreds of flights amid regulatory changes; Delhi High Court to hear relief plea as refunds start and government faces scrutiny.
The IndiGo flight disruption saga has intensified, with more than 500 flights canceled nationwide by the seventh day, leaving thousands of travelers stranded as regulators and courts weigh in.
In a case that could shape passenger relief, the Delhi High Court is set to hear on December 10 a plea seeking government support for affected travelers, while the Supreme Court declined to intervene at this stage.
IndiGo has attributed the disruptions to crew rostering and internal planning changes that followed new pilot duty time regulations, and officials say workarounds are still ongoing as the airline operates.
Authorities have initiated refunds, with about 827 crore rupees in refunds already processed and ongoing reimbursements for affected customers.
The crisis has drawn political fire, with figures in Bengal criticizing the center and calling the situation a disaster, and opposition leaders demanding accountability for the chaos at airports nationwide.
Regulators and the judiciary are scrutinizing the issues, while airport authorities and the carrier work to restore service and reassure passengers.
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