IndiGo cancels Ahmedabad-Nashik and Ahmedabad-Bhopal flights, sparking passenger protests

Passengers were informed of the cancellations just before departure and protested against being redirected to Mumbai.

By SafarSamachar Desk12 Nov 2026, 11:06 pm IST

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Key facts at a glance

1Passengers were informed of cancellation one hour before departure
2IndiGo also cancelled its Ahmedabad–Bhopal service (flight 6E 7191) earlier in the day
3IndiGo offered stranded passengers a choice between flying to Mumbai or taking a road trip to Nashik

IndiGo cancelled its Ahmedabad–Nashik flight 6E 7114 on Thursday, notifying passengers only an hour before the scheduled 4:05 pm departure from Ahmedabad Airport. Passengers had already boarded and checked in luggage when the cancellation was announced.

Earlier that day, IndiGo also cancelled flight 6E 7191 from Ahmedabad to Bhopal. Stranded passengers were offered a detour to Mumbai or a road trip to Nashik. The options sparked protests at the airport; travellers demanded full refunds and compensation per DGCA guidelines.

IndiGo said the cancellations were due to 'operational reasons', while some passengers blamed technical issues. The disruption affected business meetings and personal commitments of those on board.

Gujarat Congress General Secretary Rajesh Soni joined the protest.

What this means for Indian travellers

Affected passengers should contact IndiGo directly to seek refunds or compensation under DGCA guidelines. Keep your booking confirmation and any correspondence for reference.

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