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DGCA fines IndiGo Rs 22.2 crore for December disruptions
The DGCA, which is like the boss of all flights in India, has fined IndiGo, a big airline, Rs 22.2 crore.
This is because IndiGo had a lot of flight problems in December 2025.
Many flights were cancelled or delayed, which made over 3 lakh passengers very unhappy.
The DGCA also asked IndiGo to give them a promise, in the form of a bank guarantee of Rs 50 crore, to make sure IndiGo does better in the future.
The problems happened from the 3rd to the 5th of December 2025, with 2,507 flights cancelled and 1,852 delayed.
The DGCA said IndiGo didn't plan well and didn't follow the rules properly.
IndiGo said they will fix their problems and do better.
DGCA imposed a Rs 22.2 crore fine on IndiGo for December 2025 flight disruptions.
IndiGo was asked to provide a Rs 50 crore bank guarantee to ensure future compliance.
The disruptions occurred from 3rd to 5th December 2025, affecting over 3 lakh passengers.
A total of 2,507 flights were cancelled and 1,852 were delayed during the period.
The DGCA constituted a four-member committee to review the circumstances leading to the disruptions.
- Who
- IndiGo, Directorate of Civil Aviation (DGCA)
- What
- Fine of Rs 22.2 crore imposed on IndiGo for flight disruptions
- When
- 3rd to 5th December 2025
- Where
- Across India
- Why
- Due to large-scale flight disruptions and cancellations
DGCA
IndiGo
Systemic Failures
DGCA
The DGCA found that IndiGo's aggressive operational optimisation, weak regulatory preparedness, and systemic management failures led to large-scale flight disruptions.
IndiGo
IndiGo acknowledged the findings and stated that an in-depth review of its internal processes has been underway to ensure the airline emerges stronger from the episode.
Penalties and Reforms
DGCA
The DGCA imposed a Rs 22.2 crore fine on IndiGo, including a one-time penalty of Rs 1.8 crore for multiple violations and Rs 20.4 crore for non-compliance with FDTL norms. IndiGo was also ordered to furnish a Rs 50 crore bank guarantee under the ISRAS framework.
IndiGo
IndiGo committed to taking full cognisance of the orders and will take appropriate measures in a thoughtful and timely manner to address the findings.
- Fine Amount
- Rs 22.2 crore
- Bank Guarantee
- Rs 50 crore
- Duration of Disruptions
- 3rd to 5th December 2025
- Flights Cancelled
- 2,507
- Flights Delayed
- 1,852
- Passengers Affected
- Over 3 lakh
- One-time Penalty
- Rs 1.8 crore
- FDTL Non-compliance Penalty
- Rs 20.4 crore
Sources
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