Archive · 30 Dec 2025
IndiGo Faces Disruptions Amid Aviation Sector Challenges
IndiGo, the biggest airline in India, had some problems recently.
Because of this, fewer people chose to fly with them, and their market share went down to 63.6% in November.
Other airlines like Air India and SpiceJet saw more people flying with them.
IndiGo still carried the most passengers, but not as many as before.
The government's aviation body, DGCA, asked IndiGo to reduce their flight schedule because of these problems.
Despite the issues, IndiGo carried more passengers in November than ever before.
Other airlines also had their best months.
People flew a lot in November for weddings and visiting family, but IndiGo's problems caused some delays and cancellations.
The aviation industry is facing more challenges, like a weaker rupee and higher fuel prices, which are making things harder for airlines.
There was also a lot of fog in Delhi, which caused more flight delays and cancellations.
IndiGo's domestic market share dropped to 63.6% in November 2025 from 65.6% in October 2025 due to operational disruptions.
Air India Group's market share increased to 26.7% in November 2025 from 25.7% in October 2025.
SpiceJet's market share rose to 3.7% in November 2025 from 2.6% in October 2025.
IndiGo carried 96.93 lakh passengers in November 2025, the highest in its history.
DGCA directed IndiGo to reduce its winter schedule by 10% due to operational disruptions.
- Who
- IndiGo, Air India Group, SpiceJet, Akasa Air, DGCA, ICRA, Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), India Meteorological Department (IMD)
- What
- IndiGo's domestic market share declined to 63.6% in November 2025 amid operational disruptions and aviation sector challenges
- When
- November 2025 - December 2025
- Where
- India, with a focus on Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI)
- Why
- Operational disruptions at IndiGo, depreciating rupee, increased fuel costs, and weather-related challenges
- IndiGo's Market Share
- 63.6% in November 2025
- Air India Group's Market Share
- 26.7% in November 2025
- SpiceJet's Market Share
- 3.7% in November 2025
- Akasa Air's Market Share
- 4.7% in November 2025
- Passengers Carried (Jan-Nov 2025)
- 1,526.35 lakh
- Passenger Complaints (November 2025)
- 1,196
- Overall Cancellation Rate (November 2025)
- 1.33%
- IndiGo's Highest Monthly Passengers
- 96.93 lakh in November 2025
- ICRA's Revised Net Loss Estimate for FY26
- ₹17,000-18,000 crore
- Domestic Air Passenger Traffic Growth Forecast (FY26)
- 0-3%
- International Air Passenger Traffic Growth Forecast (FY26)
- 7-9%
- Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) Price Increase (Dec 2025)
- 8.5% year-on-year, 5.3% month-on-month
- Fog Impact on Delhi Airport
- Expected till December 31, 2025
Sources
A month before meltdown, IndiGo hit a record high in domestic passenger traffic
IndiGo's domestic mkt share slides to 63.6% in Nov
Google Trends: From IndiGo chaos to Shriram Finance stake buy, 4 most searched business news in December
Domestic aviation industry estimated to post up to ₹18,000 cr loss in FY26
ICRA sees higher losses for aviation sector in FY26; IndiGo disruptions, weak rupee drag outlook
Morning fog likely to disrupt flight operations in Delhi Airport till December 31
IndiGo Cancels 118 Flights Due To Bad Weather, Operational Reasons
IndiGo cancels 118 flights due to bad weather, operational reasons; issues travel advisory
IndiGo hikes cockpit crew allowances for captains, first officers from 2026 days after mass disruption: Details here
IndiGo raises crew allowances as operations stabilise
IndiGo to increase pilot allowances by up to 50% from January 1
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