DGCA Ensures IndiGo Passengers Get Full Refunds, Compensation for Dec Disruptions

The DGCA has announced that IndiGo has completed processing full refunds for all flights cancelled during significant operational disruptions in early December 2025. Affected passengers are entitled to compensation under established aviation regulations. As a gesture, the airline is also providing eligible passengers with two travel vouchers worth a total of ₹10,000. Passengers must check their eligibility and submit details via a dedicated link on the IndiGo website.

Key Points: DGCA: IndiGo Issues Refunds & Compensation for Dec Flight Disruptions

  • Full refunds processed for Dec cancellations
  • Compensation under DGCA rules applies
  • Travel vouchers worth ₹10,000 offered
  • Eligibility based on flight delay/cancellation
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DGCA ensures Indigo passengers receive full refunds, compensation after December disruptions

DGCA confirms IndiGo has processed full refunds and is offering compensation vouchers to passengers affected by December 2025 flight cancellations and delays.

"all refunds for flight cancellations... have been fully processed - DGCA Press Release"

New Delhi, January 16

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation announced on Friday that it has been actively engaging with IndiGo Airlines regarding compensation for passengers affected by significant operational disruptions between December 3 and 5, 2025.

The DGCA press release stated that IndiGo has confirmed that all refunds for flight cancellations during the specified period have been fully processed and returned to the original payment method.

Passengers are entitled to compensation under DGCA Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) Section 3, Series M, Part IV, which mandates facilities for passengers affected by denied boarding, cancellations, and delays, the press release said.

Passengers whose flights were cancelled within 24 hours of the scheduled departure may, where applicable, claim additional compensation via a dedicated link provided by the airline.

Th press release said that as an additional measure of support, IndiGo has extended a "Gesture of Care (GoC)" to affected passengers, i.e, two travel vouchers worth INR 5,000 each (INR 10,000 total value) are being provided, with a validity of 12 months.

The press release stated that it applies to passengers whose flights were cancelled or delayed by more than three hours during the affected period.

According to the press release, the passengers can check their eligibility and submit their details for these vouchers via a dedicated link on the IndiGo website.

The full list of eligible flights is also available online. The DGCA advised all passengers to ensure accurate contact details are provided at the time of booking to facilitate timely communication regarding schedule changes and assistance.

- ANI

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Shreya B
The travel vouchers are a nice 'Gesture of Care', but ₹10,000 for a cancelled flight that might have ruined someone's important trip (wedding, interview, medical) feels insufficient. Compensation should also cover consequential losses, not just the ticket.
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Aman W
Finally some action! I was stuck at Bangalore airport for 8 hours on Dec 4th. The communication from IndiGo was pathetic. At least DGCA is making them pay up. Every passenger should check the link and claim what's rightfully theirs. 💯
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Priyanka N
This is a welcome move, but reactive. Why do such massive disruptions happen in the first place? DGCA should also focus on preventing these situations with better oversight of airline operations and maintenance schedules. Jai Hind!
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David E
As a frequent traveler to India, I appreciate the regulator enforcing passenger rights. The voucher system seems straightforward. Hope the process is smooth for international passengers as well.
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Karthik V
The key line is "ensure accurate contact details at booking". So many times airlines send SMS to wrong numbers or outdated emails. Passengers also need to be responsible and update their info. Good initiative overall.

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