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IndiGo, India’s largest airline, has vacated 717 slots across domestic airports after the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) ordered a 10 percent cut in its winter schedule. The move follows widespread operational disruptions in December and impacts key metro airports between January and March 2026.
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IndiGo has surrendered 717 flight slots at domestic airports after the DGCA curtailed its winter schedule by 10 percent. The decision comes in response to large-scale disruptions earlier in December, prompting regulatory intervention to stabilize operations.
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IndiGo’s vacated slots are spread across January to March 2026
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364 of these slots belong to six major metro airports: Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad
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Hyderabad and Bengaluru account for the largest share of surrendered slots
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The reduction translates to nearly 214 fewer domestic flights per day
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Despite the cut, IndiGo continues to operate more than 2,230 domestic flights daily, maintaining its market dominance
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The Ministry of Civil Aviation has invited other airlines to apply for the vacated slots to ensure continued connectivity
Sources: PTI, The Economic Times, CNBC-TV18
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