IndiGo cancels 220+ flights as disruptions continue for 6th day
What's the story
IndiGo has canceled over 220 flights at Delhi and Mumbai airports today. The cancellations come as part of a larger disruption that has affected the airline's operations for six consecutive days. The ongoing issues have led to hundreds of flight cancellations and delays in recent days, leaving thousands of passengers stranded.
Regulatory action
DGCA issues show-cause notice to IndiGo CEO
In light of the massive flight disruptions, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued show-cause notices to IndiGo's CEO Pieter Elbers and COO Isidro Porqueras. They have been asked to explain within 24 hours why action should not be taken against them for these operational failures. The DGCA's move comes amid an inquiry into the airline's recent operational challenges.
Operational challenges
IndiGo's response to flight disruptions
After canceling nearly 1,600 of its 2,300 daily flights on Friday, IndiGo saw a decline in disruptions on Saturday with cancellations dropping to some 800. The airline had said that the main objective was to reboot the network and systems so they could start afresh with more flights and improved stability. On Saturday, IndiGo operated around 1,500 flights as part of this plan.
Investigation details
DGCA's findings on IndiGo's operational failures
The DGCA has found that the primary reason behind the flight disruptions is IndiGo's failure to make adequate arrangements for smooth implementation of the approved Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) scheme. This was highlighted in the notices sent to Elbers and Porqueras.