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Delhi High Court Challenges DGCA Over Pilot Fatigue Rule Relaxations: Safety Concerns Raised
Dec 16, 2025 10:36 pm CST
The Delhi High Court has demanded an explanation from the DGCA regarding alleged violations of pilot fatigue management rules. The Indian Pilots Guild filed a contempt petition claiming airlines received unauthorized exemptions from Flight Duty Time Limitation norms, potentially compromising aviation safety. Justice Amit Sharma has scheduled a hearing for April 17 as aviation authorities defend their statutory power to grant limited exemptions.
DGCA Fires 4 IndiGo Safety Inspectors Following Massive Flight Cancellations and Operational Crisis
Dec 12, 2025 02:01 pm CST
India's aviation regulator DGCA has dismissed four flight inspectors overseeing IndiGo's safety compliance after the airline's operational crisis led to thousands of cancellations. The airline has been ordered to reduce operations by 10% and is offering Rs 10,000 travel vouchers to severely affected passengers while regulatory oversight teams monitor its recovery efforts.
IndiGo Submits Revised Winter Schedule to DGCA Following 10% Flight Reduction Order
Dec 10, 2025 11:20 pm CST
IndiGo has submitted a revised winter flight schedule to India's aviation regulator DGCA after being ordered to reduce operations by 10% due to crew shortages. The airline, which was previously approved to operate approximately 2,200 daily flights, now faces a reduction of about 220 flights per day through March next year as regulators work to align the carrier's schedule with available pilot resources.
Delhi High Court Questions Government Over IndiGo Crisis and Skyrocketing Airfares
Dec 10, 2025 06:30 pm CST
The Delhi High Court has confronted the Indian government over its handling of the IndiGo crisis that resulted in hundreds of canceled flights and airfares surging to Rs 39,000. The court questioned why authorities allowed other airlines to dramatically increase prices during the disruption and criticized the lack of preventative measures, highlighting concerns about passenger rights, airline accountability, and economic impact.
Civil Aviation Ministry Deploys Senior Officers at 10 Major Indian Airports Amid IndiGo Operational Crisis
Dec 09, 2025 02:12 pm CST
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has initiated comprehensive inspections at ten major Indian airports in response to widespread disruptions caused by IndiGo's operational crisis. Senior officials have been deployed to evaluate the situation, assess passenger difficulties, and ensure immediate rectification of service issues while the DGCA continues monitoring operations nationwide.
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.
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.
Singapore High Commissioner Attends Staff's Wedding Virtually Amid Massive IndiGo Flight Cancellation Crisis
Dec 06, 2025 03:57 pm CST
Singapore's High Commissioner Simon Wong joined his staff member's wedding online after being stranded due to IndiGo's massive flight cancellations affecting thousands of passengers across India. The airline's operational meltdown caused over 1,000 flight cancellations, prompting government investigation and promises of accountability as operations slowly return to normal.
Nationwide IndiGo Flight Cancellations Cause Major Disruptions Despite DGCA Intervention
Dec 06, 2025 12:57 pm CST
IndiGo's nationwide flight cancellations have created chaos across Indian airports, with passengers stranded and tearful at Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport despite DGCA suspending Flight Duty Time Limitation orders. The Ministry of Civil Aviation has directed immediate action to stabilize services, promising full refunds, hotel accommodations for stranded travelers, and special assistance for senior citizens as they work to resolve the operational crisis.
IndiGo Flight Crisis Nears Resolution: Aviation Minister Confirms Penalties Will Follow Investigation
Dec 05, 2025 11:54 pm CST
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu confirms IndiGo's operational crisis is nearly resolved, with metro airports clearing passenger backlogs. The minister states definitively that penalties against the airline will follow an official inquiry, as the disruption was caused by IndiGo's internal issues rather than the new Flight Duty Time Limitation regulations that all other airlines have successfully implemented.