Things are almost back to normal after the disruptions caused by the recent IndiGo operational crisis and the government coordinated efforts at various tiers, including airports, amid problems faced by passengers, Civil Aviation Secretary Samir Kumar Sinha said on Monday.
The petition, moved by Akhil Rana and Utkarsh Sharma, raises concerns over arbitrary cancellations, unexplained delays, non-payment of mandatory refunds, overbooking, discriminatory conduct, DGCA non-compliance, and broader issues of aviation safety and regulatory accountability.
The cascading impact was felt nationwide. In Ahmedabad, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport reported 18 IndiGo cancellations by 8 AM, including nine arrivals and nine departures. Despite the disruptions, officials maintained that terminal and airside operations remained normal,
"We understand that lakhs of people are stranded. Maybe some people have urgent work and are not able to...But then, the Government of India has taken cognisance of the issue. Timely steps appear to have been taken. We don't see any urgency right now", CJI Surya Kant said.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar arrived at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to attend the Telangana Rising Global Summit 2025, being held at Future City, Meerkhanpet in Hyderabad.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, along with six BJP cabinet ministers, arrived in Amritsar on Monday to offer prayers at the Golden Temple, on the occasion of the 350th commemorations. Visuals from Amritsar's Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport showed Gupta stepping out amid heig
During the mention before the Division Bench led by the Chief Justice, the Bench orally observed that the issue is already being examined by the concerned authorities. Nevertheless, the court agreed to hear the matter in detail on Wednesday, December 10.
Air travel across India has been in chaos with widespread IndiGo flight disruptions on Monday, and major airports across the country reported extensive cancellations.
According to the passenger advisory by Delhi Airport, "IndiGo flights may continue to face delays. Passengers are advised to check the latest flight status with their airline before heading to the airport to avoid any inconvenience."
A total of 77 IndiGo flights were disrupted at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) on Monday as of now, with 38 arrivals and 39 departures cancelled, according to airport authorities.