Chennai, Dec 11, 2025

Chennai continued to grapple with severe flight disruptions for the tenth consecutive day, as IndiGo Airlines cancelled a total of 36 flights on Thursday.

According to airport officials, the cancellations included 24 departures and 12 arrivals, adding to the growing frustration of passengers who have been dealing with repeated delays and uncertainty since the beginning of the month.

IndiGo has been facing a nationwide operational crisis since December 1, primarily due to acute staff shortages and an escalating deficit of pilots. These issues have crippled the carrier’s ability to maintain its regular schedule, triggering widespread delays, last-minute cancellations, and overcrowding at several major airports.

Chennai, one of IndiGo’s busiest hubs in south India, h

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