IndiGo share price today: InterGlobe Aviation, which operates IndiGo airlines, opened Thursday’s trade in negative territory on December 4 as the carrier continued to face major network-wide disruptions. Many flights are likely to be disrupted on Thursday as well. The IndiGo share price is likely to be in focus as the markets react to the disruptions faced by the low-cost carrier.
The stock opened nearly 2% lower before gaining back some momentum 30 minutes after the bourses opened on Thursday. But it still traded in the red. Last checked it was down 1.08 % on the NSE. On the BSE, IndiGo shares (InterGlobe Aviation Ltd) opened at Rs 5499, Rs 93.50 down from Wednesday’s closing.
What happened to IndiGo?
IndiGo cancelled over 150 flights and saw numerous delays on Wednesday. According to a press note shared by IndiGo, it had to cancel 1,232 The country’s largest airline struggling to manage widespread operational issues largely linked to crew shortages. IndiGo has also pointed to certain technology glitches and airport congestion as contributing factors.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said it has launched a probe into the disruptions and has asked IndiGo to explain the causes behind the large number of cancellations and delays, along with details of its mitigation plans.
IndiGo has begun making calibrated schedule adjustments, which include flight cancellations and rescheduling. The disruptions resulted in chaos at several airports on Wednesday as hundreds of passengers were hit by long delays and last-minute cancellations.
According to the DGCA, the airline is reinforcing its crew planning and rostering processes in line with the Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) rules, improving coordination with air traffic control and airports, and enhancing turnaround and disruption-management procedures.
The second phase of the revised FDTL norms, which took effect last month, is being viewed as the chief trigger for IndiGo’s recent challenges. As per the DGCA, the airline reported 1,232 cancellations in November. Of these, 755 stemmed from crew and FDTL-related issues, 258 were linked to airspace and airport constraints, 92 were caused by air traffic control system failures, and 127 were attributed to other factors. The carrier’s on-time performance also slipped sharply, dropping to 67.7 per cent in November from 84.1 per cent in October. The decline intensified this week, with only about 35 per cent of flights operating on time on Tuesday and around 50 per cent on Monday.
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What are FDTL norms?
The revised FDTL rules require airlines to increase weekly rest periods to 48 hours, extend the definition of night hours, and cut down the number of permitted night landings from six to two. Domestic carriers, including IndiGo and Air India, initially opposed the norms.
However, after directions from the Delhi High Court, DGCA implemented the rules in phases, with some variations for airlines such as IndiGo and Air India. The first phase began in July, while the second phase—which reduced night landings to two—took effect on November 1.
The norms were originally scheduled for rollout in March 2024, but carriers requested a phased implementation, arguing that additional crew would be needed.
IndiGo said on Wednesday it has put in place calibrated schedule changes to limit disruptions and stabilise operations. While the airline did not provide specific figures, it said these measures will continue for the next 48 hours to help restore normalcy and improve punctuality across the network.
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