India’s aviation sector experienced severe disruption on Friday, December 5, 2025, as budget carrier IndiGo implemented widespread flight cancellations affecting thousands of passengers nationwide. The unprecedented operational crisis resulted in the cancellation of all domestic departures from Delhi International Airport until midnight, while Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport reported 104 cancelled IndiGo services.
According to official airport advisories published on social media platform X, Delhi Airport authorities confirmed the complete suspension of IndiGo’s domestic operations until 23:59 hours local time. The airport management emphasized that operations for all other carriers remained unaffected and according to schedule. Ground teams were reportedly mobilized to assist stranded passengers and minimize inconvenience, with special attention given to travelers requiring medical assistance.
The disruption extended beyond Delhi, with Chennai International Airport reporting cancellations of all IndiGo departures until 6:00 PM Friday. Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru also experienced significant schedule modifications. Preliminary data from news agency ANI indicated that over 500 IndiGo flights were cancelled across India throughout the day, representing one of the most substantial operational failures in recent Indian aviation history.
Airport authorities nationwide have advised passengers to verify their flight status directly with airlines before departing for airports. While the specific cause of the mass cancellations remains officially unconfirmed, the scale suggests potential systemic issues within IndiGo’s operations. The airline, which commands approximately 60% of India’s domestic aviation market, has not released a comprehensive statement detailing the reasons behind the operational collapse or its recovery timeline.