Archive · 28 Nov 2025
Pilot Refusal Delays IndiGo Flights by 3 Hours
Two IndiGo flights from Pune were delayed on Tuesday because one of the pilots didn't want to fly the plane.
The pilot said they had already worked too much and couldn't fly anymore.
This made the flights leave very late, and the passengers had to wait for a long time.
One flight to Delhi was supposed to leave at 8:40 am but didn't leave until 11:40 am.
Another flight to Amritsar was supposed to leave at 2:55 am but didn't leave until 6:45 am.
The passengers were upset because they weren't told why the flights were delayed.
Two IndiGo flights from Pune were delayed due to a pilot's refusal to fly.
Flight 6E-2285 to Delhi was delayed by 3 hours, departing at 11:40 am instead of 8:40 am.
Flight 6E-721 to Amritsar was delayed by 3 hours and 50 minutes, departing at 6:45 am instead of 2:55 am.
The pilot cited Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) as the reason for the refusal.
Passengers expressed frustration on social media about the lack of communication regarding the delay.
- Who
- Passengers of IndiGo flights 6E-2285 and 6E-721
- What
- Flight delays due to pilot's refusal to fly
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Pune Airport
- Why
- Pilot cited Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL)
- Flight 1
- 6E-2285 (Pune to Delhi)
- Flight 2
- 6E-721 (Pune to Amritsar)
- Scheduled Departure (Flight 1)
- 8:40 am
- Actual Departure (Flight 1)
- 11:40 am
- Scheduled Departure (Flight 2)
- 2:55 am
- Actual Departure (Flight 2)
- 6:45 am
- Reason for Delay
- Pilot's refusal citing Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL)
