Following days of widespread disruptions across its network, IndiGo said on Saturday that it looks to operate over 1500 flights by the end of the day, confirming that there are some "early signs of improvement".
In the wake of recent disruptions, Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation and Cooperation Murlidhar Mohol on Saturday said that the DGCA has set up a four-member committee to review the operational disruptions in IndiGo Airlines.
The airline added that cancellations have dropped below 850 flights compared to previous days and urged travellers to check the latest flight status online and seek refunds if needed.
Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu shared on X, announcing strict directives to IndiGo amid widespread cancellations and delays, ordering the airline to clear all pending passenger refunds and complete the entire refund process for cancelled or disrupted flights by 8
"No questions asked. In response to recent events, all refunds for your cancellations will be processed automatically to your original mode of payment," the X post read.
The airline clarified that some expensive multi-stop or mixed-class fares seen on third-party platforms cannot be fully controlled, but it is working with these platforms to address the issue.
IndiGo operations across India remained severely disrupted even on Saturday, with more than 100 flights cancelled, leaving thousands of passengers stranded at airports in Mumbai, Hyderabad, Guwahati, and other cities.
Passengers across major airports, including the one in Delhi, faced long queues and extended waiting hours after technical and operational issues triggered major disruptions in IndiGo's flight network. Aviation officials said efforts were underway to stabilise the schedule and accommodate
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta assured residents that the government is taking action on all fronts to tackle pollution in the National Capital. She further reiterated that the fight against pollution in Delhi is ongoing in a continuous mission mode.
IndiGo cancelled three out of ten scheduled flights at Jammu Airport on Saturday, while a fourth flight faced delays, further disrupting passenger travel plans amid widespread cancellations across India. The disruptions add to the operational challenges faced by one of the country's large