Why are IndiGo flights being cancelled?

IndiGo flights are facing cancellations reportedly due to the implementation of flight duty time limitation rules by the DGCA, though relaxations have been provided.

What is SpiceJet doing during the IndiGo crisis?

SpiceJet has added new flights from Delhi and Mumbai to various destinations to accommodate passengers affected by the IndiGo disruptions.

How have airfares changed due to the IndiGo cancellations?

Airfares on other airlines have drastically increased, with some one-way tickets costing tens of thousands of rupees due to high demand.

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Airfares Skyrocket Amid IndiGo Chaos

5 Dec, 2025

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Summary

SpiceJet added new flights from Delhi and Mumbai to several routes.
IndiGo cancelled over 400 flights, causing widespread disruption.
Airfares on other airlines saw dramatic increases due to demand.

Domestic carrier SpiceJet has increased flight availability from Delhi and Mumbai amidst a significant operational crisis at IndiGo, which led to over 400 flight cancellations on Friday. Numerous passengers found themselves stranded at major Indian airports due to the widespread disruptions. SpiceJet announced additional departures on key routes, including those to Mumbai, Ayodhya, Pune, and Bengaluru.

The IndiGo flight cancellations significantly impacted air travel, with Delhi being the most affected, followed by Bengaluru and Hyderabad. The disruptions are reportedly linked to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation's (DGCA) flight duty time limitation rules, although DGCA has since allowed relaxations. This situation has caused airfares across other airlines to surge dramatically.

Fares on routes like Delhi to Bengaluru and Delhi to Mumbai have reached exorbitant levels, with some flights priced over ₹1 lakh and ₹60,000 respectively. Even SpiceJet flights on certain routes were quoted at significantly inflated prices, reflecting the extreme demand and limited availability in the market.