THE GOAN NETWORK
PANAJI: IndiGo’s flight disruptions continued for the second consecutive day in Goa, affecting operations at both Dabolim and Manohar International Airport, Mopa. So far, 19 from Dabolim and three from Mopa have been cancelled, causing widespread disruption across key domestic routes. The airline has yet to release a revised schedule for the remaining departures of the day.
The cancelled flights, as announced by Dabolim Airport on X, include: Raipur (6E211); Bengaluru (6E249, 6E633, 6E6298, 6E6756); Indore (6E813, 6E6219); Ahmedabad (6E6419, 6E281); Delhi (6E2091, 6E6449); Hyderabad (6E374, 6E744, 6E712); Mumbai (6E5297); Bhopal (6E366); Jaipur (6E6428); Surat (6E418); and Chennai (6E589).
The three cancelled flights from Mopa include: 6E542 to New Delhi, 6E6075 to Bengaluru, and 6E6124 to Hyderabad.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said IndiGo has sought operational variations/exemptions from specific Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) provisions for A320 operations until February 10, 2026, citing the need to reduce passenger inconvenience while maintaining safety margins.
According to the regulator, the airline has assured that corrective measures are underway and that normalised, stable operations will be fully restored by February. The airline has issued two public apologies so far, acknowledging the widespread delays and cancellations across its network.
The DGCA attributed the crisis to “misjudgment and planning gaps” in implementing Phase 2 of the revised FDTL norms, noting that IndiGo has admitted its crew requirements were underestimated, leading to the ongoing operational crunch.
The airline has also informed the regulator of further cancellations until December 8, followed by a significant reduction in services in the weeks after, as it attempts to rebuild schedules and stabilise operations.
