Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: Air travel across India has been in chaos with widespread IndiGo flight disruptions on December 8, and major airports across the country reported extensive cancellations. Ahmedabad Airport reported 18 IndiGo cancellations by 8 AM, including nine arrivals and nine departures. However, airport authorities confirmed that terminal and airside operations remained smooth and that passenger facilitation was being handled. 21 IndiGo flights operated during this period, including seven arrivals and 14 departures. At Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport (KIAL), a total of 127 IndiGo flights were cancelled, with 65 arrivals and 62 departures affected.
Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) also saw a severe impact, with 77 IndiGo flights disrupted as of today, including 38 arrivals and 39 departures cancelled, according to airport authorities. Furthermore, Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) recorded the highest number of cancellations so far today, with 75 departures and 59 arrivals, 134 flights in total, being called off. Meanwhile issued a passenger advisory stating that IndiGo flights may continue to face delays. In a post on social media platform X, the airport said, “IndiGo flights may continue to experience delays. Passengers are advised to check the latest flight status with their airline before heading to the airport to avoid any inconvenience.” The airport further added that its teams are working closely with all stakeholders to minimise disruptions and ensure a smooth travel experience.
“Our teams are working closely with all stakeholders to minimise disruptions and ensure a smooth travel experience. For assistance, including medical support, please visit the information desk where our on-ground staff is ready to help,” Delhi Airport said. The advisory mentioned that multiple public transport options, including metro, buses, and cabs, are available for convenient travel to and from the airport. “Additionally, multiple public transport options — such as metro, buses, and cabs — are available for convenient travel to and from the airport. For real-time updates and important information, please visit our official website: www.newdelhiairport.in,” it added.
Meanwhile, IndiGo has so far processed refunds totalling Rs 610 crore after the government issued strict directives to the airline requiring that all refunds to passengers for cancelled or severely delayed flights be completed by 8 p.m. on Sunday, the Ministry of Civil Aviation had said earlier.
