IndiGo meltdown: SpiceJet rises to the rescue with 30 emergency flights from Delhi and Mumbai

SpiceJet has moved quickly to ease pressure on India’s aviation network by introducing nearly 30 additional flights from Delhi and Mumbai, following severe disruption caused by IndiGo’s ongoing operational crisis. With thousands of passengers scrambling for alternatives, the low-cost airline headquartered in Gurugram has stepped in to provide much-needed capacity on two of the country’s busiest routes.

The airline announced that 15 additional flights would operate from Delhi and 14 from Mumbai, covering a mix of high-demand domestic sectors and select international destinations.

Among the added overseas services are evening departures to Dubai, along with a late-night connection from Delhi to Bangkok. The enhancements will absorb the surge in displaced passengers who have been struggling to secure seats amid widespread cancellations.
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IndiGo’s troubles have been triggered by a combination of staff shortage and operational bottlenecks, which has resulted in hundreds of flight cancellations across the country.

Major hubs such as Delhi and Mumbai have experienced overcrowding, long queues and significant passenger frustration. The turbulence has had a direct impact on airfares too, as return ticket prices have skyrocketed to unusually high levels.

Quick update

We have added additional departures from Delhi and Mumbai today for your convenience.#flyspicejet #spicejet #Delhi #Mumbai #AdditionalFlights #flights #aviation #addspicetoyourtravel pic.twitter.com/l4zmUoenVC

— SpiceJet (@flyspicejet) December 5, 2025

SpiceJet has been preparing for a broader ramp-up ahead of the winter travel schedule. The carrier is reportedly integrating several leased aircraft into its fleet, which will increase its daily operations.

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Meanwhile, industry experts had earlier said that SpiceJet’s expansion could provide the airline with an opportunity to gain some market share and strengthen its position amid this period of disruption. However, the added flights are vital offer flyers particularly with the festive season approaching and air travel expected to reach peak levels.

Nonetheless, all airlines have issued advisories to passengers to check schedules for updates on their flight timings. With uncertainty surrounding when IndiGo’s operations, SpiceJet’s response is set to offer temporary relief to travellers.