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IndiGo Hit With Rs 22 Crore Fine by DGCA Over Massive Flight Cancellations; Cites Overworked Rosters, Poor Planning - Airline Responds

January 17, 2026

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has imposed a fine of ₹22.2 crore on IndiGo due to extensive flight cancellations and delays in early December 2025, which stranded over 300,000 passengers. An investigation revealed that overworked crew rosters and inadequate planning contributed to these disruptions. Additionally, IndiGo has been ordered to provide a bank guarantee of ₹50 crore to ensure compliance with safety regulations.

IndiGo Hit With Rs 22 Crore Fine by DGCA Over Massive Flight Cancellations; Cites Overworked Rosters, Poor Planning - Airline Responds

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Key Highlights

IndiGo fined ₹22.2 crore for widespread flight disruptions in December 2025.
The disruptions resulted in 2,507 cancellations and 1,852 delays, affecting over 300,000 passengers.
DGCA's investigation cited poor planning and overworked crew rosters as key issues.
IndiGo CEO and senior executives received warnings from the DGCA.
The airline must submit a ₹50 crore bank guarantee for compliance with safety directives.

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