Delhi Airport Chaos: All IndiGo Flights Axed!
Total chaos erupted at Delhi Airport as IndiGo, India’s largest airline, abruptly cancelled ALL its domestic flights departing the capital until midnight on December 5, 2025. This unprecedented move left thousands of passengers stranded, triggering a massive Delhi Airport disruption and signaling a deep crisis for the carrier.
While other airlines operated normally, the sea of grounded blue-and-white aircraft painted a grim picture of the widespread IndiGo flight cancellations.
Why the Sudden Shutdown? The Real Reason Revealed
This isn’t just a one-day glitch; it’s a symptom of a major operational failure. The root cause is the airline’s struggle to adapt to new Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) norms that strictly regulate pilot duty hours, especially for night operations. These new rules have thrown IndiGo’s crew scheduling into complete disarray.
A Nationwide Meltdown: This is Just the Tip of the Iceberg
The Delhi shutdown is part of a much larger airline operational crisis for IndiGo. The airline has already cancelled over 1,000 flights across India this week. India’s aviation watchdog, the DGCA, has pointed fingers directly at the airline, citing ‘planning and misjudgments’ in managing its crew under the new DGCA aviation regulations.
With a staggering 60% share of the domestic market, this meltdown is causing ripple effects across the entire country’s travel network.
When Will It End? The Shocking Timeline
Brace for more turbulence. IndiGo has warned that cancellations will continue until at least December 8, and a full recovery to normal operations isn’t expected until a shocking February 10, 2026. Passengers are being advised to check their flight status constantly as the situation develops.
