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IndiGo's Flight Recovery: How 2,000+ Daily Flights Signal a Return to Normalcy

IndiGo is showing strong signs of recovery after a period of significant flight disruptions. The airline has now operated over 2,000 flights for two days straight, marking a return to normal operations. They've even brought in an independent aviation consultancy to figure out what went wrong and prevent future issues. Meanwhile, the government has clarified that putting a permanent cap on airfares isn't a practical solution for the industry.

Key Points: IndiGo Operates Over 2,000 Flights for Second Consecutive Day

  • IndiGo operated over 2,050 flights on December 12 with only two cancellations
  • The airline has steadily increased flights from 1,700 to over 2,000 in five days
  • An independent consultancy is reviewing factors behind the recent operational failure
  • The Civil Aviation Minister stated capping airfares year-round is not feasible
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IndiGo operates over 2,000 flights for 2nd day in a row

IndiGo stabilizes operations, flying 2,000+ flights daily after major disruptions. The airline reports normal on-time performance and connects all 138 destinations.

"demonstrating continuous operational normalisation and stability - IndiGo Statement"

New Delhi, Dec 13

IndiGo has operated more than 2, 000 flights for the second day in a row, the company said on Saturday.

This comes as the airline faced significant flight disruptions earlier this month, with thousands stranded in airports nationwide.

As per its revised schedule, scaled down in line with government directive, the airline, in a statement, said that it is “demonstrating continuous operational normalisation and stability consecutively for the last five days, IndiGo is set to operate over 2,050 flights”.

“All our 138 operational destinations are connected, and our on-time performance has been consistently normal as per IndiGo standards,” it added.

The airline has been continuously increasing its number of flights. It operated over 1,700 flights on December 8, over 1,800 on December 9, over 1,900 and 1,950 on December 10 and 11, respectively.

The airline noted it operated over 2,050 flights on December 12, with only two cancellations due to technical issues, and all affected customers were reaccommodated in alternate flights immediately.

It is expected to be more than 2,050 on December 13, the statement added.

Post the major disruption that had erupted in the domestic civil aviation industry due to operational failure of the airline, IndiGo appointed an independent aviation consultancy -- Chief Aviation Advisors LLC -- to carry out a detailed review and identify the factors that caused the issue.

Meanwhile, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said in the Lok Sabha that it would not be feasible for the government to cap airfares throughout the year in a deregulated market.

The Aviation Minister in the Lok Sabha pointed out that regulating airfares is “not a one-way solution,” as the government must consider the long-term viability of the entire aviation ecosystem, including airlines, airports, and the operational network that connects them.

- IANS

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Priya S
Good news for travelers! 🛫 IndiGo connecting all 138 destinations is crucial for business and family travel. Hope the on-time performance stays consistent. The aviation sector is vital for our economy.
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Rohit P
Operating 2000+ flights is impressive, but what about the fares? The minister says no cap. After the disruption, ticket prices on some routes shot up. Common people suffer when there's no regulation during such crises.
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Sarah B
Appointing an independent consultant is a smart move. They need to get to the root cause. Operational stability is non-negotiable in aviation. Hope the review leads to concrete systemic changes.
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Vikram M
The numbers look good on paper. From 1700 to 2050 flights in a few days. But the real test is during peak holiday season. Let's see if they can handle the Diwali and Christmas rush without cancellations.
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Kavya N
As a frequent flyer, reliability is key. Two cancellations out of 2050 flights is an acceptable rate if the rebooking is seamless. Hope they maintain this standard. The aviation ecosystem comment by the minister makes sense for long-term growth.

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