IndiGo flights face widespread disruption across India, with over 100 cancellations at Delhi Airport. DGCA has issued a 24-hour notice to CEO Peter Elbers and COO Isidro Porqueras, seeking explanation for operational failures affecting passengers nationwide.
The DGCA has withdrawn its order prohibiting weekly leave for crew members, providing relief to airline operations. This move comes amidst increasing flight cancellations, staff shortages, and operational difficulties in the aviation sector.
IndiGo Airlines’ frequent delays and flight cancellations have exacerbated passenger inconvenience. Passengers faced long waits at several airports, including Delhi, Kerala, Goa, Hyderabad, and Ahmedabad, and were left without adequate food, accommodation, and food.
The Indian government admitted in Parliament that major airports, including Delhi IGI, faced GPS spoofing incidents in November, affecting flight operations. GPS spoofing, a cyber attack sending fake signals to navigation systems, can mislead aircraft and create safety risks.
The frequent technical glitches in Delhi and Kathmandu highlight the need for improved airport infrastructure and advanced backup systems. Passengers are advised to remain patient during this time, and the airport administration will resolve the issue promptly.
On Tuesday, Delhi Airport had the second-highest number of flight disruptions in the world. At least seven flights had to be diverted to nearby airports like Jaipur and Lucknow. On Friday, more than 800 flights were delayed, officially attributed to a technical glitch by ATC.
Delhi’s IGI Airport restored normal operations after a technical glitch in the Air Traffic Control’s flight planning system disrupted over 800 flights. The AMSS failure forced manual handling, causing delays, but authorities have now stabilized the system.
The airport administration, a technical team was immediately activated to resolve the problem in the ATC system. Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) and other relevant agencies are working together to resolve the issue as soon as possible so that flight services can return to normal.
Airport Officials said that the disruption was erupted from a malfunction in the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS). This system feeds crucial flight plan data to the Auto Track System.
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