IndiGo assures DGCA of no flight cancellations after February 10
What's the story
IndiGo, India's largest airline by market share, has assured the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) that it has enough pilots to meet its operational needs. The assurance comes after a series of disruptions and concerns over fleet availability, engine issues, and crew planning. The DGCA will continue to monitor IndiGo's operations closely in the coming weeks.
Regulatory response
DGCA's assurance and IndiGo's commitment
Following its latest review meeting with IndiGo, the DGCA confirmed the airline's assurance of adequate pilot availability. The regulator said, "As per latest meeting on 19 Jan, IndiGo reported adequate pilot availability against projected operational requirements." Further, IndiGo has also promised operational continuity in the coming weeks and no flight cancellations after February 10.
Operational challenges
IndiGo faces scrutiny over disruptions
IndiGo has been under the scanner for its operations after a string of disruptions across India in December. Earlier this month, the DGCA had fined IndiGo ₹22.20 crore and issued warnings to senior executives over these disruptions. It also directed the airline to relieve its head of operations control from duties.