IndiGo set to operate 1,950+ flights today; says ops stable since December 9

IndiGo announced on Thursday that it is preparing to run more than 1,950 flights today, carrying an estimated 300,000 passengers, as the airline continues restoring its network following last week’s massive operational meltdown.

The troubled carrier informed that its schedule has held steady for three consecutive days, with no same-day cancellations except a handful caused by weather or other unavoidable factors. On-time performance has also gone back to usual "IndiGo standards", the airline noted.

"IndiGo continues to strengthen its operations, improving its services day by day to now operating 1,900+ flights that seamlessly connect all 138 destinations across our network. Our commitment to operational excellence has led to significant efficiency gains, and our On-time Performance has been restored to top-tier industry standards," the airline said in a press release.


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Moreover, according to Gurugram-based airline's latest operational update, IndiGo has had its entire domestic and international network reconnected since December 8, with service reliability gradually improving each day.

"As the IndiGo team works hand-in-hand with authorities to further normalize our operations, we remain focused on safety, efficiency, and support to every customer," IndiGo added.

IndiGo, which commands roughly 65% of India’s domestic aviation market, has cancelled over 5,000 flights so far this month, a fallout of an acute pilot shortage after the airline failed to roll out revised flight-duty rest norms in time.

The staffing crunch—IndiGo required 2,422 captains but had only 2,357 available—sparked widespread disruption and left thousands of travellers stranded during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.The crisis has also drawn regulatory scrutiny.

IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers is set to reply on Thursday to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation show-cause notice to himself.

A show-cause notice was also issued on Saturday, alone with Elber's, to the airline's COO Isidre Porqueras, seeking an explanation within 24 hours for the collapse of the airline’s network.