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IndiGo Announces \u20b910,000 Travel Vouchers for Passengers Hit by Severe Flight Disruptions<\/p>\n

In a significant development aimed at restoring passenger confidence, IndiGo has announced that it will offer \u20b910,000 travel vouchers to passengers who were severely impacted by the mass flight disruptions on December 3, 4, and 5. India\u2019s largest domestic carrier said the vouchers will come in addition to refunds and government-mandated compensation, acknowledging the scale of inconvenience that thousands of travellers faced during the unprecedented operational crisis.<\/p>\n

The move follows days of public outrage, widespread cancellations, and delays that left several airports across the country struggling with congestion. IndiGo\u2019s announcement marks its strongest customer-centric measure since the airline\u2019s operations spiralled into chaos earlier this month.<\/p>\n

Vouchers Valid for 12 Months as IndiGo Seeks to Rebuild Passenger Trust<\/h2>\n

In its statement, IndiGo said the \u20b910,000 travel vouchers can be redeemed for any future journey with the airline within the next 12 months, giving affected passengers flexibility in planning their future travel.<\/p>\n

\u201cIndiGo regrettably acknowledges that customers travelling on 3\/4\/5 December 2025 were stranded for many hours at certain airports and several were severely impacted due to congestion. We will offer travel vouchers worth \u20b910,000 to such customers,\u201d the airline said.<\/p>\n

The carrier also reaffirmed that refunds for cancelled flights have already been initiated, with most reflecting in customer accounts. Refunds for tickets booked through travel platforms are also being processed.<\/p>\n

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IndiGo Denies \u2018Planned Crisis\u2019 Claims, Attributes Chaos to Winter Operations and Tech Glitches<\/h2>\n

Amid growing speculation in some quarters, IndiGo issued a firm denial of claims suggesting a \u201cplanned crisis.\u201d The airline clarified that the disruptions were caused by a combination of winter operations, severe congestion, and technical challenges, which together resulted in a breakdown of scheduling and ground operations.<\/p>\n

The airline’s operational network is one of the largest in Asia, and the surge in delays reportedly created a cascading effect across its domestic routes, leading to an unprecedented volume of cancellations.<\/p>\n

Government-Mandated Compensation to Be Paid Separately<\/h2>\n

IndiGo also emphasised that the vouchers are in addition to compensation required under government guidelines. As per DGCA regulations, passengers whose flights were cancelled within 24 hours of departure are entitled to \u20b95,000 to \u20b910,000, depending on block time.<\/p>\n

The airline reiterated this in its statement multiple times, underscoring that customers will receive:<\/p>\n