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How India’s top airline unraveled in quest for higher profit

IndiGo, India's largest airline, faced severe operational disruptions due to a technology glitch affecting check-ins and a new pilot duty roster. This led to significant flight cancellations and delays, prompting a sharp drop in share prices and regulatory scrutiny from the aviation watchdog.

How India’s top airline unraveled in quest for higher profit

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Key Highlights

  • IndiGo experienced major operational disruptions after a technology glitch on December 2, 2025.
  • The airline faced flight cancellations and delays, resulting in a significant drop in share prices, falling 7.56%.
  • The DGCA issued a show cause notice to IndiGo regarding its operational readiness amid ongoing disruptions.
  • The airline's issues arose shortly after new government regulations on pilot rest hours were implemented.
  • Thousands of passengers were stranded due to the cancellations, prompting government intervention to control airfare increases.
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Sources

  1. IndiGo shares crash as much as 6.63% after CEO asked to explain flight cancellations
  2. IndiGo flight status: How India's largest airline unraveled in quest for higher profit
  3. IndiGo share price crashes 7%, looks set to extend losses to 7th session in a row on continuous flight delays
  4. How India’s top airline unraveled in quest for higher profit

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