India’s premium airline, IndiGo, continues to face operational difficulties. On Thursday, the airline set a shocking record for flight cancellations. According to reports, 550 IndiGo flights were cancelled across the country on November 4th, of which approximately 191 were on Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Hyderabad routes alone. This massive cancellation caused panic among passengers at airports. Find out the airline’s official statement on this serious incident and the immediate action taken by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
Severe Network Impact
IndiGo Airlines has issued an official statement regarding its operational difficulties. The airline acknowledged the significant disruptions to its network and operations over the past two days. It expresses its deepest regret to all affected customers and industry stakeholders.
IndiGo stated that its teams are working on a war footing in collaboration with the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MOCA), the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the BCAS, the AAI, and airport operators. The airline’s primary goal is to minimize the impact of these delays and restore normal operations. They have expressed deep regret for the inconvenience caused and stated that they are fully focused on restoring their operations as soon as possible.
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DGCA’s Strict Action
IndiGo, one of the country’s largest airlines, has been grappling with operational challenges for the past few days. Last month, in November, the airline canceled 1,232 flights and faced significant delays.
Following this decline in performance, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) took the important decision to initiate an investigation into the matter. The DGCA has asked the airline to clarify the reasons behind the sharp decline in operations. The civil aviation body has sought an immediate explanation for the sharp increase in flight cancellations and delays in November.
Check Status Before Going to the Airport
IndiGo has issued an important advisory to passengers in its official statement. The airline has stated that it keeps its customers informed of any changes to its scheduled flights.
IndiGo strongly advises all passengers to check the latest status of their flight before proceeding to the airport. This precaution can save passengers unnecessary inconvenience and long waits. The airline has expressed its commitment to normalizing operations soon.
