38 Indigo flights cancelled in Delhi as airline faces nationwide disruptions

At least 38 Indigo flights were cancelled at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport due to technical glitches and operational challenges on Wednesday, as per reports. 

According to reports, over 70 flights were cancelled from Bengaluru and Mumbai airports, too.

Delhi Airport, in an advisory on X, said, “Some domestic airlines are currently experiencing operational challenges, which may lead to delays or schedule changes. Our on-ground teams are diligently working with all stakeholders to ensure a seamless and efficient passenger experience. Passengers are advised to contact their respective airlines for the latest flight updates.”

Earlier in the day, flight operations at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad suffered disruptions as 33 flights of IndiGo were cancelled, inconveniencing passengers.

Sixteen departures and 17 arrivals were cancelled on Tuesday and Wednesday,

According to airport sources, nine departures and five arrivals were cancelled on December 2 (Tuesday).

Seven departures and 12 arrivals were also cancelled on December 3 (Wednesday).

The cancellations on key domestic routes caused inconvenience to hundreds of passengers.

Sources attributed the cancellations to the airline's operational issues. No detailed explanation has been issued.

Arrivals from Visakhapatnam, Goa, Ahmedabad, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Madurai, Hubbali, Bhopal and Bhubaneswar were cancelled on Wednesday.

Departures to destinations like Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Hubbali and Bhopal were also cancelled.

Earlier on Tuesday, flights from Raipur, Coimbatore, Udaipur, Ahmedabad and Goa were cancelled. Similarly, departures to Ahmedabad, Coimbatore, Raipur, Udaipur, Goa, Calcutta and Visakhapatnam were also cancelled.

Nine flights to destinations like Delhi, Bengaluru, Calcutta, Goa, Mumbai and Ahmedabad were also delayed on Tuesday. The cancellations and delays led to several passengers getting stranded at the airport.

(with inputs from syndicated feed)