Stranded Skies: IndiGo Flight Cancellations Rattle BJP MP and Travellers

BJP MP Jagdambika Pal called on the government to address disruptions in IndiGo's flight operations, citing severe impacts on travel plans for MPs and passengers. He criticized the airline's non-compliance with regulations and urged alternatives for stranded travelers as flight cancellations escalate.

Amid ongoing disruptions, BJP MP Jagdambika Pal has implored the government to provide resolution for the turmoil plaguing IndiGo's flight schedules nationwide. The cancellations, he claimed, have left Members of Parliament and countless other travelers in a lurch.

Speaking during Zero Hour in the Lok Sabha, Pal highlighted the widespread inconvenience caused by the sudden wave of flight cancellations. The impact has been significant, with many lawmakers unable to fulfill commitments in their home constituencies over weekends.

The disruptions arose after new flight-duty time restrictions for pilots and crew were implemented by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. Pal argued that the burden of these changes unfairly affects passengers without clear accountability, urging the civil aviation ministry to ensure better management and provide alternatives for those left stranded.

(With inputs from agencies.)