Over 400 IndiGo flights canceled Dec. 5, 2025, stranding passengers and exposing flaws in India’s aviation system.

Over 400 IndiGo flights were cancelled on December 5, 2025, disrupting travel across India, with all Delhi departures halted until midnight. Passengers were left stranded at major airports, frustrated by poor communication and lack of support. Social media showed widespread distress, including a viral video of a man sobbing, pleading, “Tell my boss not to fire me,” highlighting the personal impact. The outage reflects ongoing operational challenges and growing concerns about India’s aviation system during peak travel.