Flight Duty Time Limitations

DGCA Deploys Oversight Teams at IndiGo Office to Monitor Operations Amid Major Flight Disruptions
Dec 10, 2025 07:27 pm CST
The aviation regulator DGCA has established two dedicated oversight teams at IndiGo's Gurugram office to monitor operations following massive flight disruptions. These teams will supervise crew utilization, passenger refunds, and other key operational aspects as the airline works to restore normalcy after over 5,000 flight cancellations since December 2, 2025. The government has ordered IndiGo to curtail 10% of its flights to stabilize operations.
IndiGo Airline Recovers from Massive Flight Cancellation Crisis, CEO Confirms Operations Now Stable
Dec 09, 2025 06:47 pm CST
IndiGo airline has restored normal operations after a major disruption that caused nationwide flight cancellations. CEO Pieter Albers announced the airline is "back on its feet," now operating over 1,800 daily flights across all 138 destinations. Meanwhile, the Indian government has initiated regulatory action against the airline, with the DGCA investigating the causes behind the large-scale disruption that inconvenienced thousands of passengers.
IndiGo CEO and COO Respond to DGCA Show Cause Notice Amid Massive Flight Disruptions
Dec 09, 2025 12:41 am CST
IndiGo's CEO Pieter Elbers and COO Isidre Porqueras have submitted responses to show cause notices issued by India's aviation regulator DGCA following seven days of significant operational disruptions. The airline has faced hundreds of flight cancellations and delays affecting thousands of passengers, with regulators citing inadequate planning and resource management for implementing Flight Duty Time Limitations requirements.
Moody's Downgrades IndiGo's Outlook: Financial Damage Expected Following Regulatory Planning Failures
Dec 08, 2025 09:26 pm CST
Moody's Ratings has classified IndiGo's widespread flight disruptions as "credit negative," highlighting serious planning failures regarding aviation regulations communicated over a year in advance. The crisis has resulted in over 1,600 flight cancellations, with potential significant financial damage expected from revenue losses, customer compensation, and possible regulatory penalties. Despite receiving temporary DGCA exemptions until February 2026, IndiGo faces downgraded human capital ratings, reputational damage, and profitability challenges in fiscal year 2026, though its fundamental Baa3 rating remains intact due to its dominant market position and India's strong aviation growth potential.
IndiGo Stock Plummets 10%: Rs 37,000 Crore Market Value Erased Amid Massive Flight Disruptions
Dec 08, 2025 08:22 pm CST
InterGlobe Aviation, IndiGo's parent company, faces severe market devaluation with stocks plunging 10% following prolonged flight disruptions. The airline has lost 16.4% of its stock value over seven consecutive sessions, wiping out Rs 37,000 crore in market capitalization as it struggles to implement new flight duty time regulations. Despite forming a Crisis Management Group, analysts remain pessimistic about recovery prospects.
Air India Launches Strategic Pilot Recruitment Drive Amid IndiGo's Operational Crisis
Dec 08, 2025 06:55 pm CST
Air India has launched a major recruitment drive for Airbus A320 and Boeing B737 pilots, strategically timed during competitor IndiGo's operational crisis. While IndiGo struggles with flight cancellations and delays due to pilot shortages following new DGCA flight duty time regulations, Air India's "sky is not the limit" campaign seeks to strengthen its position in India's competitive aviation market. This development has caused IndiGo's parent company shares to drop 6.9%, highlighting the significant impact of staffing challenges in the aviation sector.
IndiGo Refunds Rs 827 Crore After Massive Flight Cancellations: Crisis Management and Regulatory Response
Dec 08, 2025 05:45 pm CST
IndiGo, India's largest airline, has refunded Rs 827 crore worth of tickets following a major operational crisis that led to the cancellation of over 955,000 flights. The airline has established a Crisis Management Group to restore operations while facing potential regulatory action. Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu has warned of strict measures against the airline, which failed to properly implement Flight Duty Time Limitation norms.
IndiGo Shares Plummet 6.5% Following DGCA Show-Cause Notice Over Flight Disruptions
Dec 08, 2025 04:04 pm CST
InterGlobe Aviation shares dropped 6.6% following regulatory action from DGCA over widespread flight disruptions. The aviation regulator issued show-cause notices to IndiGo's CEO and accountable manager citing inadequate planning for revised flight duty time regulations. Despite claims of restoring 95% of its network, over 220 flights were cancelled, affecting thousands of passengers nationwide.
IndiGo Recovery: Airline Restores 95% Network Connectivity Following Pilot Rest Hour Crisis
Dec 07, 2025 02:20 pm CST
IndiGo is gradually resuming normal operations with reduced flight disruptions after last week's chaotic implementation of new pilot rest regulations. The airline now aims to operate over 1,500 flights daily, restoring service to 135 of 138 destinations while facing regulatory scrutiny and processing passenger refunds under government mandate.
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.