IndiGo Airlines Faces Turbulent Times: Over 250 Flights Cancelled Amid Operational Crisis

IndiGo Airlines is experiencing a severe operational crisis, leading to over 250 flight cancellations from Delhi and Bengaluru. Despite regulatory concessions, the airline's disruptions have caused significant passenger inconvenience, prompting demands for accountability from IndiGo's leadership by aviation regulators.

IndiGo Airlines continues to face significant turbulence as over 250 flights were cancelled from key airports in Delhi and Bengaluru. This marks the seventh day of operational disruptions for the crisis-hit airline, according to inside sources.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), India's aviation safety regulator, has issued a stern notice demanding that IndiGo's CEO, Pieter Elbers, and COO Isidro Porqueras respond to concerns over lapses in planning and resource management by Monday evening.

The cancellations have strained the carrier's relationship with both passengers and the government, as the airline grapples with implementing new regulations affecting pilot duty and rest hours. Despite temporary regulatory concessions, the turmoil continues, illustrating the challenges of transitioning to stricter flight duty norms.

(With inputs from agencies.)