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The Competition Commission of India will examine widespread flight disruptions caused by IndiGo earlier this month after taking cognizance of information filed against the airline, officials said. The disruptions affected multiple routes and led to significant inconvenience for passengers across the country.

Confirming the development, the Commission said it has taken note of the complaint related to the recent disruptions in the aviation sector. “The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has taken cognisance of Information filed against IndiGo in the context of the recent flight disruptions witnessed in the aviation sector, across various routes,” the competition watchdog said in an official statement.

Based on its initial assessment, the Commission stated that it would move ahead with further examination under existing law. “Based on the initial assessment, the Commission has decided to proceed further in the matter in accordance with the provisions of the Competition Act, 2002,” it added. IndiGo currently commands nearly 65 percent of India’s domestic aviation market.

As of Friday, December 19, IndiGo continued to cancel flights from several Indian airports due to dense fog and adverse weather conditions, particularly across northern India. According to information available on the airline’s website, around 100 flights were cancelled during the day.

At Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, several departures and arrivals were delayed as fluctuating visibility affected flight movements. IndiGo also cancelled flights on high-traffic routes such as Delhi–Mumbai, Delhi–Nagpur, and Delhi–Hyderabad, among others. The airline issued advisories urging passengers to check flight status before leaving for airports.

Explaining the situation, IndiGo said, “Early morning fog in Delhi and across parts of northern India is affecting visibility and impacting flight operations. We seek your understanding, as this is a seasonal occurrence, and flight movements are being managed accordingly to ensure safe and orderly operations.”

The airline added that its teams were closely tracking conditions and coordinating with authorities. “Wherever possible, we are making operational adjustments to minimise inconvenience and ensure customer support remains available across all key touchpoints,” it said.

IndiGo also flagged continuing weather-related challenges across multiple cities. “Delhi NCR, Amritsar, Jabalpur and Jalandhar continue to remain wrapped in chilly winter air and lingering fog this morning. The fluctuating visibility has led to changes in flight schedules, and operations may be slower than usual as conditions evolve. Our teams on-ground are prioritisng safety and compliance with visibility requirements,” the airline said.

At Chennai Airport, one arriving and two departing IndiGo flights were cancelled on Friday. Coimbatore Airport reported the cancellation of one flight, while Goa International Airport confirmed no cancellations for the day. Patna Airport, meanwhile, advised passengers to stay in touch with airlines and allow extra travel time due to fog in parts of northern India.

The fog-related disruptions come weeks after IndiGo cancelled or rescheduled hundreds of flights due to crew shortages and operational issues, leading to widespread chaos across airports. However, the airline has since said the situation is improving.

IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers told employees earlier this week that operations had stabilised and the network was gradually returning to normal. “Dear IndiGo colleagues, through the storm, we are finding our wings again. The worst is behind us. These last two weeks have been very challenging for all of us,” he said in an internal message.

Earlier this month, Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu told the Rajya Sabha that the government was taking the cancellations seriously, pointing to shortcomings in IndiGo’s internal planning and crew rostering systems.

“Passengers faced a lot of difficulties. We are not taking the situation easily. We are doing an inquiry, and we will take very, very strict action. We will set an example for all the airlines,” Naidu said, adding that any non-compliance with aviation norms would invite action.

He also noted that new flight duty time limitation (FDTL) rules, implemented from November 1 after consultations with all stakeholders, including IndiGo, had contributed to cancellations. “We care for the crew, we care for the pilots, and we care for the safety of the entire system; we care for the passengers. As the ministry, we made it very clear to all the airlines that they have to follow the rules,” he said.