Indigo Flights Disruption Triggers Parliament Scrutiny And Regulator Action

Thousands of passengers remain stranded at airports across India after large-scale cancellations of IndiGo flights, prompting scrutiny from both lawmakers and regulators. A parliamentary panel is preparing to question airline bosses and officials as the aviation watchdog has also issued formal notices to IndiGo leadership.

Operational disruption at IndiGo has stretched into a sixth straight day, with over 220 flights cancelled at Delhi and Mumbai airports on Sunday, December 7, 2025. The situation started earlier in the week and has continued despite ongoing efforts to stabilise schedules and restore normal services.

IndiGo flights disruption draws attention of parliamentary committee

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture plans to call senior executives from private airlines along with top officials from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation and the Ministry of Civil Aviation. The committee wants a clear account of what caused the IndiGo flights disruption and how similar issues can be avoided.

The standing committee is chaired by JD(U) leader Sanjay Jha, and members have flagged the hardship faced by travellers across the network. One member said the panel has taken serious note of the widespread inconvenience to thousands of passengers, reflecting growing concern within Parliament over the IndiGo flights disruption.

IndiGo flights disruption hits MPs and raises air fare concerns

Lawmakers travelling to the national capital for the Winter Session have also struggled with cancelled or delayed services, the panel member added. Several MPs reported receiving complaints from constituents about steep air fares, with prices rising sharply during the IndiGo flights disruption as seats on remaining flights became scarce.

Outside the standing committee, CPI(M) Rajya Sabha member John Brittas has sought deeper scrutiny of the events. Brittas, who is not on the transport panel, has called for either a joint parliamentary committee or a judicial probe to examine the large-scale disruption of IndiGo flights and its wider impact.

Regulator and IndiGo board act over IndiGo flights disruption

The aviation regulator moved on Saturday, December 6, 2025, sending notices to IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers and COO and Accountable Manager Porqueras. The DGCA has asked both executives to explain the circumstances behind the IndiGo flights disruption and clarify how the airline is addressing passenger grievances.

In a statement on Sunday, December 7, 2025, IndiGo said the Board of Interglobe Aviation has formed a Crisis Management Group that meets regularly to track developments. According to the airline, the Board of Directors is working to support affected customers and ensure refunds are processed for passengers whose IndiGo flights were cancelled.