Amid IndiGo flight cancellations, Harsh Goenka’s post captures what passengers experience: ‘Name change announced….’
Harsh Goenka’s humorous take on IndiGo’s flight cancellations, “ItDidn’tGo”, resonated with stranded passengers. The post sparked a number of memes and jokes on social media; Many people shared their own experiences with delayed and canceled flights.
Harsh Goenka, chairman of RPG Group, is known for his humorous and satirical posts on social media. He often shares humorous takes on daily life, food, travel, and current events. Reviewing the IndiGo outage that left thousands of passengers stranded at the airport, Goenka joked that the airline should be renamed “ItDidn’tGo”.
Harsh Goenka’s humorous take on IndiGo’s flight cancellations, “ItDidn’tGo”, resonated with stranded passengers. The post sparked a number of memes and jokes on social media; Many people shared their own experiences with delayed and canceled flights. Some users praised Goenka’s comedic timing and called him the “new stand-up comedian”. Others shared their own witty takes, saying “even the logo needs a rebrand” or “Sir, safely delay this.” कहेंगे – ItDidntGo”. The backlash against IndiGo was fueled by stories of travelers missing important commitments due to last-minute cancellations.
IndiGo outages: DGCA orders high-level investigation
While there were delays and cancellations in IndiGo flights, many passengers across the country faced difficulties. In response, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday directed the formation of a four-member high-level committee for a comprehensive review and assessment of the conditions that led to widespread operational disruptions at IndiGo Airlines. According to an official order, the DGCA stated that IndiGo had not adequately prepared for the implementation of the revised Duty Duration, Flight Duty Duration, Flight Time Limitations and Prescribed Rest Periods under FDTL CAR 2024. These norms, which were introduced in phases following the Delhi High Court order earlier this year, required airlines to strengthen manpower planning and staff restructuring and ensure a smooth transition to the new fatigue management framework.
Despite repeated instructions, the regulator observed that IndiGo had difficulty accurately predicting crew availability, completing training on time and reshuffling duty rosters. As a result, cascading delays and cancellations began to occur in late November 2025, eventually rising to 170–200 cancellations per day; This is a much higher figure than other carriers. DGCA stated that this points to “deficiencies in internal auditing, operational preparedness and compliance planning” and requires an independent review. The newly formed committee comprises Joint Director Sanjay K Bramhane, Deputy Director General Amit Gupta and senior security officials Captain Kapil Manglik and Captain Lokesh Rampal. They were tasked with “identifying the root causes leading to widespread operational disruptions” and “assessing the adequacy of manpower planning, fluctuating staffing systems and preparedness for implementation in the context of FTDL CAR 2024.” They will also review IndiGo’s compliance with the revised FDTL provisions and IndiGo’s compliance with the revised FDTL provisions.
