DGCA notice
IndiGo Pilot Apologizes to Passengers During Massive Flight Delays: "I Want to Go Home Too"
Dec 08, 2025 06:26 pm CST
An IndiGo pilot, Captain Pradeep Krishnan, has gone viral after apologizing to passengers for ongoing flight delays, stating he understands their frustration as he also wants to "go home." The airline is showing signs of recovery with operations increasing to over 1,650 flights and on-time performance improving to 75%. The Ministry of Civil Aviation is monitoring the situation while IndiGo processes refunds totaling Rs 610 crore for affected passengers.
DGCA Issues Show-Cause Notice to IndiGo CEO Over Massive Flight Disruptions and Regulatory Violations
Dec 07, 2025 01:48 am CST
India's aviation regulator DGCA has issued a show-cause notice to IndiGo's CEO following widespread flight disruptions affecting thousands of passengers. The airline failed to implement revised Flight Duty Time Limitations for pilots, resulting in nearly 1,000 flight cancellations in a single day and violating multiple aviation regulations. The CEO must respond within 24 hours or face potential sanctions.