Major Flight Disruptions Impact Travelers Across Key Indian Cities
Passengers in major Indian cities including Delhi, Mumbai, and Pune are facing significant travel disruptions due to a surge of over a dozen flight cancellations and more than four hundred delays. Akasa Air, SpiceJet, and additional carriers are affected, impacting connections and causing inconvenience for travelers. Airline operations remain disturbed while passengers await updates on schedule normalization.
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Travelers across several key Indian cities have experienced significant flight disruptions, with widespread cancellations and delays reported at airports in Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, and additional locations. The operational turmoil has led to more than twelve flight cancellations alongside at least four hundred delays. Airlines impacted by these disruptions include Akasa Air, SpiceJet, and several other carriers, resulting in considerable travel uncertainty and inconvenience for affected passengers.
The disturbances, which have caused ongoing interruptions to scheduled flights, have forced travelers to rethink itineraries or seek alternative transportation. While authorities are working to alleviate the situation, the precise reasons behind the disruptions remain undetermined as of the latest updates. Passengers are strongly advised to stay in contact with their respective airlines for the most recent information and to confirm the status of their flights prior to travel. There are currently no specific estimates available regarding the number of affected travelers.
Airlines and airport officials have been coordinating to address the high volume of delayed and canceled flights, but comprehensive restoration of normal service is still pending. Updates are expected as more information becomes available regarding the underlying causes and timeframe for resolution.
Know your rights
These are your air passenger rights:
Sometimes it’s not immediately clear whether your flight qualifies for compensation. When the cause of the delay or cancellation is uncertain, the following general rights still apply.
Your right to care, rebooking, or refund is always guaranteed under EC 261, UK 261, ANAC 400, SHY-PASSENGER, GACA, and the Montreal Convention.
Whether you qualify for monetary compensation depends on the reason for the disruption — this can take time for authorities or the airline to confirm.
Causes like technical faults, crew issues, or operational errors usually make your flight eligible.
However, weather conditions, security threats, or air-traffic restrictions often fall under extraordinary circumstances, which may exempt airlines from paying compensation.
Tip: Keep all travel documents and receipts. You may later prove that your case qualifies for compensation.
Rerouting or refund
If your flight is canceled, you are entitled to a new flight or a refund.
Care and assistance
If your flight is delayed by more than two to four hours, your airline must provide food and drink vouchers.
Accommodation
For overnight delays, airlines must provide hotel stays and transfers, regardless of whether compensation applies.
Communication
You have the right to two phone calls or emails during extended waiting times.
Quick facts
Disruption:
Delays and Cancellations
Cause:
Other
Compensation:
Not eligible for compensation
Flights affected:
412
Status:
Current disruption
Airlines affected:
Akasa Air, SpiceJet
Airports affected:
Delhi, Mumbai, Pune
Checked by:
Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt
Date updated:
13 October 2025