Chaos continues as India’s IndiGo cancels over 300 flights from three major airports
New Delhi: The India’s largest airline, IndiGo, cancelled more than 300 domestic and international flights at New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and other airports today, as operational disruptions continued for the third day, impacting the travel plans of hundreds of passengers.
According to Kashmir Media Service, a significant number of IndiGo flights were also delayed at various airports, as crew woes and adjustments to schedules weighed on the operations of the airline, which is known for its punctuality.
A day after its On Time Performance (OTP) or punctuality plunged to 19.7 per cent, the airline continued to grapple with flight disruptions, and over 300 flights have been cancelled till afternoon.
Based on data from six key airports — Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Hyderabad — IndiGo’s OTP nosedived to 19.7 per cent on Wednesday, down from 35 per cent on December 2.
In late afternoon trade, IndiGo shares dropped over 3 per cent to Rs 5,417.90 apiece on the BSE.
Media reports said that at least 95 flights were cancelled at the Delhi airport, 85 at the Mumbai airport, 70 at Hyderabad and 50 at Bengaluru. Besides, there were cancellations at other airports.
Reports said the airline has been facing an acute crew shortage since the implementation of the second phase of the FDTL (Flight Duty Time Limitations) norms.
