Flight Disruptions Continue at Guwahati's LGBI Airport Amid IndiGo Crisis

Guwahati's LGBI Airport is grappling with significant flight disruptions due to the ongoing IndiGo crisis, affecting hundreds of passengers. Despite claims of slight improvements, numerous flights have been cancelled or delayed, leaving travelers frustrated and stranded. A poignant case involved a woman transporting her husband's coffin, highlighting the emotional toll of the situation. The All Assam Students’ Union has criticized the steep rise in airfares, calling for urgent intervention from aviation authorities and the Prime Minister to address these challenges and restore reliability in air travel for the Northeast region.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 7, 2025, 11:01 IST

Ongoing Flight Issues at LGBI Airport

Guwahati, Dec 7: Security challenges persist at LGBI Airport, leading to ongoing flight disruptions for the second day in a row due to the IndiGo crisis, which has left numerous passengers stranded and frustrated.

While airport officials reported a slight improvement, Friday saw the cancellation of 19 departing and 21 arriving flights, primarily operated by IndiGo. Additionally, several other flights experienced delays. The situation was even more severe on Thursday, and there remains uncertainty regarding when normal operations will resume.

Passengers faced further difficulties due to inadequate communication from airlines, with many arriving at the airport only to discover last-minute cancellations.

One particularly heartbreaking incident involved a woman from Shillong who was left stranded with her husband's coffin, which she was transporting to Kolkata for his last rites.

“I traveled from Shillong this morning after my husband passed away. The body has been embalmed for 48 hours. I cannot take the coffin back, but there is still no confirmation if our IndiGo flight will take off or be cancelled,” she shared with reporters, visibly emotional.

In response to the travel crisis, Samujjal Bhattacharya, chief adviser of the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU), criticized the significant increase in airfares from Guwahati to major cities, labeling it as “deliberate and blatant neglect” of passengers from the Northeast.

Bhattacharya noted that economy-class fares on crucial routes have surged to between Rs 25,000 and Rs 48,000, even during regular travel periods.

He accused IndiGo of causing disruptions and leaving passengers with no alternative but to pay inflated prices. He emphasized that airline accountability has deteriorated, with frequent cancellations and last-minute changes becoming commonplace.

Describing the situation as “totally unacceptable,” Bhattacharya called for immediate action from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation and the Ministry of Civil Aviation to ensure fair pricing and restore reliability in air travel.

He also appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for urgent intervention, highlighting the challenges faced by countless passengers traveling to and from the Northeast.