Four Flights Cancelled Today

On Tuesday morning, the 9 AM Raipur–Mumbai IndiGo flight was cancelled without prior notice. Three more flights—arriving from Mumbai, Delhi, and Hyderabad—were also cancelled, bringing the day’s total cancellations to four. Officials anticipate more cancellations, delays, and diversions throughout the day.

As flight operations collapse, passenger load on trains and intercity buses has increased sharply.

64 Raipur Flights Cancelled in Four Days

The crisis deepened on Monday when eight IndiGo flights from Raipur were cancelled, including:

• 2 to Mumbai

• 2 to Hyderabad

• 1 each to Bengaluru, Bhopal, Kolkata, and Delhi

Over the past four days, the airline has cancelled 64 flights from Raipur alone. Nationwide, more than 3,000 flights have been cancelled in the last five days.

Meanwhile, passengers say they are receiving no communication from either the airport authorities or the airline. Repeated calls to Airport Director K.K. Lahare went unanswered; he disconnected the call citing a meeting and did not respond afterward. IndiGo representatives also declined to comment.

Crowded Terminals, Confused Passengers

Large crowds have accumulated at the Raipur airport, where passengers say they have no clarity on flight status. Heavy security has been deployed at the terminal as frustration grows among stranded travellers.

Civil Society’s Allegations and Demands

Dr. Kuldeep Solanki, coordinator of the Chhattisgarh Civil Society, said in the legal notice that IndiGo’s widespread cancellations violate DGCA norms and basic consumer rights. According to him:

• Cancellations were made without advance notice

• No transparent reason was communicated

• Thousands faced financial losses, missed commitments, and extreme stress

The notice demands:

• 10× refund of ticket cost for every affected passenger

• Full reimbursement for hotel stays, alternate transport, medical costs, and any additional loss

• A response within five days

The organisation has also urged the PM, Home Minister, and Civil Aviation Minister to order a DGCA-led investigation.

Warning of Legal Action

Civil Society members stated that if IndiGo fails to comply within five days, they will initiate civil and criminal proceedings before relevant courts and authorities.

Unnotified Cancellations on December 6

Earlier, on December 6, IndiGo cancelled 11 flights without any prior information. When passengers tried to contact the airline through calls, emails, and messages, they reportedly received only a standard reply— “Your ticket amount will be refunded.”

Passengers argue that a refund does not compensate for wasted time, missed commitments, and the stress caused.

Refund Delays Continue

Many travellers have still not received refunds for flights cancelled over the past three days. Even after repeated follow-ups, airline staff continue stating that the refund will be “processed within 3–4 days.”