New Delhi: India’s civil aviation regulator has imposed a penalty of Rs 22.20 crore on IndiGo after a detailed probe found major planning and operational failures behind the airline’s massive flight disruptions in December 2025. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) not just imposed financial penalty but has also taken strict enforcement action against several members of the airline’s senior management.

The disruptions occurred over a three-day period between December 3 and 5 when IndiGo cancelled 2,507 and delayed 1,852 flights. The scale of the disruption left more than three lakh passengers suffering at airports across the country, triggering widespread criticism and regulatory scrutiny.

InterGlobe Aviation Ltd, IndiGo’s parent company confirmed that its board has received the DGCA’s orders. In a statement, the airline said its leadership was taking the findings seriously and would implement corrective steps in a timely manner. The company also........

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