What is the story about?
Bengaluru IndiGo Flight Status Today: Bengaluru Airport faced massive trouble due to an ongoing crisis at IndiGo. Thousands of commuters waiting at the
airport lawns were informed of the cancellation of flights at the last minute. On Friday, December 5, about 102 flights at Bengaluru Airport were cancelled. As the turmoil in IndiGo continues, more flights are expected to be affected today. The updated data will be shared here.
Popular Routes Hit Hard by Cancellation
The flight disruptions impacted travellers heading to major cities across India. Passengers flying to key destinations like Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, and Bengaluru faced significant delays or cancellations. According to reports, IndiGo flights to and from Bengaluru on the following routes have been cancelled.
- New Delhi
- Mumbai
- Goa (or Goa‑region airport)
- Kolkata
- Lucknow
- Ahmedabad
What Is Happening?
IndiGo is going through a major operational crisis and is finding it difficult to run flights smoothly. Thousands of passengers are being affected because the airline doesn’t have enough crew members, especially pilots.Recently, a new rule called Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) was introduced. This rule limits how many hours pilots and crew can work each day or week. Because of this, IndiGo needs more pilots than before, but it doesn’t have enough staff to cover all flights. As a result, the airline has had to change flight schedules and cancel many flights across the country.
Impact on Passengers
- Many flights are cancelled or delayed, often at the last minute.
- Passengers are struggling to find alternative flights.
- Even though IndiGo is providing refunds and rebooking options, the very large number of cancellations is slowing down the process and causing frustration.
What Passengers Should Do
1. Check Flight Status Frequently
- IndiGo asks passengers to regularly check its website or mobile app for updates.
- Cancellations may happen just a few hours before departure, so checking frequently is important.
- Kempegowda International Airport (Bengaluru) also posts important updates on its website and social media during major flight disruptions.
- Affected passengers can get a full refund or rebook their flights without paying extra charges. (Here's How to Claim Refund)
- Because of the large number of cancellations, customer support may take longer to respond, so passengers should be patient but persistent.
