Supreme Court Denies Immediate Hearing on Indigo Flight Cancellations

Supreme Court's Response to Indigo Flight Cancellations

The Supreme Court has declined to conduct an immediate hearing regarding a petition requesting judicial intervention in the mass cancellations of Indigo flights. The court noted that the central government is aware of the situation and is taking steps to address it.

The court acknowledged the significant inconvenience faced by millions at various airports. Chief Justice Surya Kant remarked, “This is a serious issue. Many individuals are experiencing difficulties at airports. We recognize that the Indian government has acted promptly and is aware of this matter. We understand that passengers may be facing health-related and other critical issues.”

During the proceedings, a lawyer highlighted the recent surge in flight cancellations by Indigo, which has caused considerable distress among travelers. He stated, “Passengers were not informed about the cancellations.” He further mentioned that approximately 2,500 flights across 95 airports nationwide have been delayed, leading to widespread inconvenience.

Sources informed that disruptions in Indigo's flight operations continued for the seventh consecutive day, with over 250 flights canceled on Monday alone from Delhi and Bengaluru airports.

From Delhi airport, a total of 134 flights were canceled, including 75 departures and 59 arrivals. Meanwhile, Bengaluru airport saw 127 cancellations, comprising 62 departing and 65 arriving flights.

Since December 2, Indigo has faced severe criticism from both the government and passengers for the mass cancellations, which the airline attributes to changes in pilot duty schedules and regulations. As a result, millions of travelers have been stranded at airports across the country.