IndiGo Crisis Triggers Government Warning: Civil Aviation Minister Promises Strict Action After Flight Cancellations

Dec 08, 2025 05:27 pm CST

India's Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu has warned of tough action against IndiGo following widespread flight cancellations caused by crew shortages. The disruption, which stranded thousands of passengers, resulted from implementation challenges with new safety regulations addressing pilot fatigue. Government officials have initiated an investigation while temporarily relaxing the requirements to restore normal operations.