IndiGo Cooperates with DGCA Probe, Pushes Ahead with Global Expansion Plans
IndiGo has said it is fully cooperating with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) as the regulator reviews the major operational disruption that affected flights across its network between December 3 and 5, leaving thousands of passengers stranded. The airline has restored normal operations, apologised to affected customers, and is reviewing internal processes to prevent a recurrence of such disruptions.
Even as the regulatory review continues, India’s largest airline is moving ahead with ambitious international expansion plans. IndiGo is set to launch non-stop services to Athens in January 2026, marking the first use of the Airbus A321XLR by an Indian carrier. The aircraft’s extended range will enable IndiGo to open new medium- and long-haul international routes directly from India, adding to its expanding European network that already includes Manchester, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, and London.
Following the December disruption, IndiGo has also taken steps to stabilise operations and address workforce concerns. Parent company InterGlobe Aviation has announced higher pilot allowances across duty types, effective January 1, 2026. Despite recent challenges, IndiGo expects to end calendar year 2025 with over 123 million passengers carried and an average of more than 2,200 daily flights, reinforcing its position as one of the world’s leading airlines by passenger volume.
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