IndiGo's Nationwide Flight Cancellations Spark Passenger Protests

IndiGo flights faced nationwide cancellations due to pilot-rostering issues, sparking chaos and protests at Jammu and Kashmir airports. Passengers were stranded with little information or assistance from the airline, leading to widespread frustration. Similar disruptions occurred at Dehradun's Jolly Grant Airport, affecting around 200 passengers.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Srinagar/Jammu | Updated: 05-12-2025 17:32 IST | Created: 05-12-2025 17:32 IST
IndiGo's Nationwide Flight Cancellations Spark Passenger Protests
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Passengers at Jammu and Kashmir airports experienced chaotic scenes as 13 IndiGo flights from Srinagar and 11 from Jammu were canceled due to pilot-rostering issues, leading to protests from stranded passengers seeking explanations from the airline.

The airline's nationwide disruption prompted passenger frustration, with individuals like Rishabh Kumar facing harassment and lack of assistance from IndiGo officials despite repeated inquiries. Reports from Srinagar revealed similar passenger experiences.

At Dehradun's Jolly Grant Airport, approximately 200 passengers were adversely affected by the day-long cancellations, adding to the nation-wide chaos that has left passengers without viable alternatives or clear communication from the airline.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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