SpiceJet Calls Itself ‘Calm In Chaos’ Amid IndiGo Crisis. Flyers Say: ‘Increase Bengaluru-Delhi Frequency’

India’s biggest airline, IndiGo, faced a significant operational disruption due to scheduling issues and crew shortage in the last week. Hundreds of flights were cancelled or delayed, and thousands of passengers were left stranded across major airports in the country with no answers. Moreover, the fares for other airlines’ tickets skyrocketed, prompting regulatory authorities to intervene.

While the situation is slowly returning to normal, SpiceJet’s cryptic post has caught the attention of people on the Internet. Captioned “The calm in the chaos”, the video posted on X (formerly Twitter) showed one of the airline’s aircraft making a smooth landing on a runway. It is worth noting that the airline did not name IndiGo directly on the post, but

it was shared on December 6, when the latter was still grappling with the crisis.

Internet Says SpiceJet Is Also “Part” Of The Chaos

The clip has been viewed over eight lakh times, and it drew a flood of reactions from social media users, with many seeing it as a subtle dig at the ongoing IndiGo crisis. One user said, “Sorry, but you are also a part of this chaos. Had you guys worked more professionally, Indigo would not have become such a dominant player. So rather than wasting your time here, learn from the mistakes and improve your quality and provide passengers a better alternative.”

The calm in the chaos#flyspicejet #spicejet #flights #aviation #addspicetoyourtravel pic.twitter.com/fR69LBq45i

— SpiceJet (@flyspicejet) December 6, 2025

“Ghanta ka calm ticket price badha diye 10 times,” another mentioned while calling out the latest surge in ticket prices.

“Had you paid even minuscule attention to the sheer mismanagement of you guys, People would have never relied so heavily on Indigo,” someone else shared.

A different person wrote, “Right now, SpiceJet should focus less on trolling and more on paying salaries on time.”

“But you are the chaos in the calm as well,” another individual joked.

A comment read, “Increase Bengaluru-Delhi frequency.”

IndiGo Apologised For The Crisis

Following the massive disruption, IndiGo issued an apology, expressing regret for the significant inconvenience caused to passengers. The airline said the cancellations and delays were triggered by a combination of “unexpected operational issues” that collectively brought its network under severe strain.

According to the airline, minor technical glitches, winter schedule adjustments, adverse weather conditions, heavy airport congestion, and updated crew rostering rules all contributed to the disruption. IndiGo said the convergence of these factors created a level of pressure that it “could not have anticipated”.

In response to the crisis, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) even issued a show-cause notice to IndiGo’s top management. The regulatory body demanded an explanation for the crisis while granting the airline temporary relief by relaxing certain Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) provisions until February 10, 2026.