New Delhi, December 3 (Udaipur Kiran): Several IndiGo flights were delayed and some were cancelled on Wednesday due to a global technical issue in Microsoft Windows services, leading to chaos at airports and anger among passengers. Domestic flights arriving from and departing to cities such as Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Chennai, Goa, Kolkata and Lucknow were affected.
IndiGo said its teams are working continuously to restore operations at the earliest. The airline is offering affected customers alternative flight options or refunds. It also expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to passengers. Travellers have been advised to check the latest flight status on the airline’s official website before heading to the airport.
The airline also said that recently, passengers had faced significant delays due to a software upgrade in aircraft systems. IndiGo had earlier apologised for that inconvenience and assured customers that it is making full efforts to address their concerns and reduce disruption.
Over the past two days, a total of 42 IndiGo flights have been cancelled, including 22 arrivals and 20 departures. Passengers faced major inconvenience due to these cancellations. The airline cited “operational issues” as the reason behind the large number of cancellations. Many affected passengers also expressed their frustration on social media.
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.