IndiGo Flight Disruptions: DGCA Extends Response Deadline

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has extended the deadline for IndiGo's CEO Pieter Elbers and Accountable Manager Isidro Porqueras to respond to show cause notices regarding flight disruptions. The new deadline allows an additional 24 hours for their responses, due to operational constraints faced by the airline.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has granted an extension for IndiGo officials to reply to show cause notices concerning recent flight disruptions. CEO Pieter Elbers and Accountable Manager Isidro Porqueras now have until 6 pm on Monday to submit their explanations, the aviation regulator announced on Sunday.

IndiGo's flight operations have faced significant challenges, leading to widespread cancellations and delays, affecting thousands of travelers over six consecutive days. The DGCA issued notices as a result and initially required responses by Sunday evening.

Requests from Elbers and Porqueras for more time were made, citing extensive operational challenges and uncontrollable factors affecting several airports. The DGCA underscores its commitment to closely monitor the unfolding situation.

(With inputs from agencies.)