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Did Centre succumb to IndiGo's pressure? Aviation Minister responds

December 6, 2025

The ongoing crisis at IndiGo has led to over 1,500 flight cancellations, causing significant disruption and passenger distress across India. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has attributed the chaos to IndiGo's mismanagement and ordered a high-level investigation, while also directing the airline to expedite pending passenger refunds. IndiGo's CEO has apologized and announced a plan to stabilize operations by mid-December.

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Credit: Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjar

Key Highlights

Over 1,500 IndiGo flights have been canceled in recent days.
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu held IndiGo responsible for the disruptions.
A high-level probe into IndiGo's operations has been ordered by the government.
IndiGo's CEO announced a system reboot to stabilize operations by December 15.
SpiceJet and Indian Railways are providing additional services to assist affected passengers.

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Did Centre succumb to IndiGo's pressure? Aviation Minister responds

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