Hundreds of passengers at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) faced delays and cancellations of IndiGo flights booked months in advance. Over the past three days, the airline reportedly cancelled over 100 flights at Bengaluru alone, leaving travelers stranded and frustrated.
Hundreds of passengers at the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) faced delays or cancellations of IndiGo flights they booked months in advance. Over the past three days, the airline has reportedly cancelled over 100 flights, leaving the flyers stranded, confused and frustrated.
How Many Flights Were Cancelled at Bengaluru Airport. As the trouble for IndiGo continues, additional flight cancellations and delays are expected on Friday, December 5. Updated data on today’s affected flights will be provided later.
On day 1 of the widespread chaos, nearly 42 IndiGo flights (22 arrivals and 20 departures) were cancelled, according to airport sources. The situation escalated further on December 4, when 73 IndiGo flights were cancelled in a single day. Some reports indicate that over a two-day period, cancellations crossed 130 flights, demonstrating the widespread nature of the disruption.
These figures reflect only Bengaluru’s impact — nationwide, IndiGo’s network has seen hundreds of cancellations per day, affecting major hubs such as Delhi, Hyderabad, and Mumbai.The flight disruptions impacted travellers heading to major cities across India. Passengers flying to key destinations like Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, and Bengaluru faced significant delays or cancellations. According to reports, IndiGo flights to and from Bengaluru on the following routes have been cancelled. New Delhi Mumbai Hyderabad Chennai Goa (or Goa‑region airport) Kolkata Lucknow Ahmedabad
IndiGo is currently facing a major operational crisis, struggling to provide a smooth travel experience to thousands of passengers. The disruption comes amid several ongoing challenges for the airline, including a significant shortage of crew.
After the implementation of updated Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) rules, the number of hours pilots and crew can legally operate has been reduced, creating the need for more pilots. This has forced airlines to revise rosters across the network.
IndiGo has urged its flyers to check the flight status portal and mobile app for real-time updates. Cancellations are often announced within hours of departure during this period ofinstability .Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) regularly posts updates on its website and social channels regarding major operational disruptions.
IndiGo continues to offer full refunds or rebooking options without additional charges for affected passengers.In a latest statement, IndiGo has apologised to its flyers for the flight mess. It said the airline will be back on its feet soon.
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