Making digital payment mistakes? Anil Singhvi explains how to stay safe

Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet advise passengers as Iran airspace closure disrupts flights

5 smartphones under Rs 30,000 in 2026: From Motorola Edge 60 Pro to OnePlus Nord CE 5 - Check Full List

Startup India completes a decade as policy push fuels global innovation growth

Angel One Q3FY26: Revenue rises 5.76% YoY; profit declines 4.55%; interim dividend announced

BMC Elections Conclude: High-stakes showdown between Fadnavis and Thackeray in Mumbai

'That’s good news, but we haven’t got intimation yet': NSE CEO on SEBI IPO clearance

MSME schemes set for major overhaul as NITI Aayog pushes convergence roadmap to boost efficiency, outreach

Federal Bank Q3 FY26 results due this week; have Jhunjhunwala stock in portfolio?

Maha overtakes Delhi in e-bus sales, TN races past Guj: 5 key trends in 2025 Vahan data

<p>Facing one of its most severe operational breakdowns in recent years, IndiGo on Thursday came under sharp scrutiny from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA). </p>
<p>A detailed review meeting was held with the airline’s top management after IndiGo reported significant disruptions across its network, with daily cancellations rising to nearly 170–200 flights since late November. The Civil Aviation Minister, along with senior officials from MoCA and the Airports Authority of India (AAI), also reviewed the situation earlier in the day.  According to a DGCA statement, the unusually high number of cancellations and delays prompted an urgent intervention to understand the causes and monitor restoration efforts.</p>
<blockquote><p dir="ltr" lang="en" xml:lang="en">Reviewed the operations of Indigo along with senior officials of Ministry of Civil Aviation and DGCA. I have instructed the DGCA and concerned officials at the Ministry to keep a close watch on the network and directed Indigo to normalize the operations at the earliest. In… <a href="https://t.co/ZdqFXPOAvM">pic.twitter.com/ZdqFXPOAvM</a></p>
<p>— Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu (@RamMNK) <a href="https://twitter.com/RamMNK/status/1996612152069898383?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 4, 2025</a></p></blockquote>
<script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><h2><strong>IndiGo reprimanded; told to add crew and explain lapses</strong></h2>
<p>During the meeting, the Centre reprimanded IndiGo for inadequate preparation and sought explanations for the sudden spike in disruptions. The airline was instructed to immediately hire more pilots and cabin crew to support operations, and it has now been directed to submit hiring-progress reports every 15 days, Zee Business reported.</p>
<h2><strong>Airline acknowledges crew shortfall; temporary FDTL easing likely</strong></h2>
<p>On the other hand, IndiGo requested additional time for the implementation of the new Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) rules, citing the ongoing peak travel season. </p>
<p>According to Zee Business report, the government is considering temporary relief and may allow an extension of certain FDTL provisions until the end of the travel period. Authorities expect IndiGo’s operations to begin stabilising from Friday, and a separate meeting with other airlines has been scheduled at 11 am to assess the broader impact and review airfares, which have risen sharply in some sectors due to the cancellations.</p>
<p>The DGCA noted that IndiGo has been cancelling approximately 170–200 flights a day since late November, a level far above normal. The airline has sought temporary exemptions from specific FDTL norms—such as night-duty definitions and related restrictions—till February 10, 2026. IndiGo has also assured that full normal operations will be restored by the same date. </p>
<p>The airline admitted that it had made planning missteps during the second phase of the FDTL rollout and underestimated the number of crew required, which contributed to the widespread operational strain. Although cancellations are expected to persist for the next two to three days, IndiGo plans to scale back its flight schedule starting December 8 to help stabilise operations.</p>
<p>The impact was sharply felt at Delhi airport earlier in the day, where 89 IndiGo departures and 83 arrivals were cancelled by afternoon. The DGCA has warned that cancellations may persist for a few days, though a gradual return to stability is expected after December 8. IndiGo has reiterated that it intends to restore full operations by February 10, 2026.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="http://zeebiz.com/economy-infra/aviation/news-indigo-ceo-writes-emotional-letter-to-staff-as-airline-battles-delays-cancellations-says-customers-are-like-god-384866">IndiGo CEO writes emotional letter to staff as airline battles delays, cancellations — here's what he said</a></p>
<h2><strong>What Indigo CEO Pieter Elbers said</strong></h2>
<p>IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers, in an internal communication to employees, admitted that the airline is facing serious service lapses and significant operational turbulence. He acknowledged widespread passenger frustration and said the carrier has fallen short of its service standards despite handling nearly 380,000 passengers a day.</p>
<p>Elbers attributed the crisis to several issues occurring simultaneously, including minor technical problems, schedule changes, adverse weather, congestion across airports and the implementation of new FDTL norms. He said disruptions tend to escalate quickly due to the scale of IndiGo’s network, and restoring punctuality has now become the airline’s top priority. Teams across departments are working to stabilise schedules and contain cascading delays.</p>


Facing one of its most severe operational breakdowns in recent years, IndiGo on Thursday came under sharp scrutiny from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA). A detailed review meeting was held with the airline’s top management after IndiGo reported significant disruptions across its network, with daily cancellations rising to nearly 170–200 flights since late November. The Civil Aviation Minister, along with senior officials from MoCA and the Airports Authority of India (AAI), also reviewed the situation earlier in the day.  According to a DGCA statement, the unusually high number of cancellations and delays prompted an urgent intervention to understand the causes and monitor restoration efforts.Reviewed the operations of Indigo along with senior officials of Ministry of Civil Aviation and DGCA. I have instructed the DGCA and concerned officials at the Ministry to keep a close watch on the network and directed Indigo to normalize the operations at the earliest. In… pic.twitter.com/ZdqFXPOAvM— Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu (@RamMNK) December 4, 2025IndiGo reprimanded; told to add crew and explain lapsesDuring the meeting, the Centre reprimanded IndiGo for inadequate preparation and sought explanations for the sudden spike in disruptions. The airline was instructed to immediately hire more pilots and cabin crew to support operations, and it has now been directed to submit hiring-progress reports every 15 days, Zee Business reported.Airline acknowledges crew shortfall; temporary FDTL easing likelyOn the other hand, IndiGo requested additional time for the implementation of the new Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) rules, citing the ongoing peak travel season. According to Zee Business report, the government is considering temporary relief and may allow an extension of certain FDTL provisions until the end of the travel period. Authorities expect IndiGo’s operations to begin stabilising from Friday, and a separate meeting with other airlines has been scheduled at 11 am to assess the broader impact and review airfares, which have risen sharply in some sectors due to the cancellations.The DGCA noted that IndiGo has been cancelling approximately 170–200 flights a day since late November, a level far above normal. The airline has sought temporary exemptions from specific FDTL norms—such as night-duty definitions and related restrictions—till February 10, 2026. IndiGo has also assured that full normal operations will be restored by the same date. The airline admitted that it had made planning missteps during the second phase of the FDTL rollout and underestimated the number of crew required, which contributed to the widespread operational strain. Although cancellations are expected to persist for the next two to three days, IndiGo plans to scale back its flight schedule starting December 8 to help stabilise operations.The impact was sharply felt at Delhi airport earlier in the day, where 89 IndiGo departures and 83 arrivals were cancelled by afternoon. The DGCA has warned that cancellations may persist for a few days, though a gradual return to stability is expected after December 8. IndiGo has reiterated that it intends to restore full operations by February 10, 2026.Also Read: IndiGo CEO writes emotional letter to staff as airline battles delays, cancellations — here's what he saidWhat Indigo CEO Pieter Elbers saidIndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers, in an internal communication to employees, admitted that the airline is facing serious service lapses and significant operational turbulence. He acknowledged widespread passenger frustration and said the carrier has fallen short of its service standards despite handling nearly 380,000 passengers a day.Elbers attributed the crisis to several issues occurring simultaneously, including minor technical problems, schedule changes, adverse weather, congestion across airports and the implementation of new FDTL norms. He said disruptions tend to escalate quickly due to the scale of IndiGo’s network, and restoring punctuality has now become the airline’s top priority. Teams across departments are working to stabilise schedules and contain cascading delays.

A detailed review meeting was held on Thursday with the airline’s top management after IndiGo reported significant disruptions across its network, with daily cancellations rising to nearly 170–200 flights since late November. 

Exclusive: Centre hauls up IndiGo as massive cancellations continue; temporary FDTL relief likely

Facing one of its most severe operational breakdowns in recent years, IndiGo on Thursday came under sharp scrutiny from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA).  A detailed review meeting was held with the airline’s top management after IndiGo reported significant disruptions across its network, with daily cancellations rising to nearly 170–200 flights since late November. The Civil Aviation Minister, along with senior officials from MoCA and the Airports Authority of India (AAI), also reviewed the situation earlier in the day.  According to a DGCA statement, the unusually high number of cancellations and delays prompted an urgent intervention to understand the causes and monitor restoration efforts. Reviewed the operations of Indigo along with senior officials of Ministry of Civil Aviation and DGCA. I have instructed the DGCA and concerned officials at the Ministry to keep a close watch on the network and directed Indigo to normalize the operations at the earliest. In… pic.twitter.com/ZdqFXPOAvM — Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu (@RamMNK) December 4, 2025 IndiGo reprimanded; told to add crew and explain lapses During the meeting, the Centre reprimanded IndiGo for inadequate preparation and sought explanations for the sudden spike in disruptions. The airline was instructed to immediately hire more pilots and cabin crew to support operations, and it has now been directed to submit hiring-progress reports every 15 days, Zee Business reported. Airline acknowledges crew shortfall; temporary FDTL easing likely On the other hand, IndiGo requested additional time for the implementation of the new Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) rules, citing the ongoing peak travel season.  According to Zee Business report, the government is considering temporary relief and may allow an extension of certain FDTL provisions until the end of the travel period. Authorities expect IndiGo’s operations to begin stabilising from Friday, and a separate meeting with other airlines has been scheduled at 11 am to assess the broader impact and review airfares, which have risen sharply in some sectors due to the cancellations. The DGCA noted that IndiGo has been cancelling approximately 170–200 flights a day since late November, a level far above normal. The airline has sought temporary exemptions from specific FDTL norms—such as night-duty definitions and related restrictions—till February 10, 2026. IndiGo has also assured that full normal operations will be restored by the same date.  The airline admitted that it had made planning missteps during the second phase of the FDTL rollout and underestimated the number of crew required, which contributed to the widespread operational strain. Although cancellations are expected to persist for the next two to three days, IndiGo plans to scale back its flight schedule starting December 8 to help stabilise operations. The impact was sharply felt at Delhi airport earlier in the day, where 89 IndiGo departures and 83 arrivals were cancelled by afternoon. The DGCA has warned that cancellations may persist for a few days, though a gradual return to stability is expected after December 8. IndiGo has reiterated that it intends to restore full operations by February 10, 2026. Also Read: IndiGo CEO writes emotional letter to staff as airline battles delays, cancellations — heres what he said What Indigo CEO Pieter Elbers said IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers, in an internal communication to employees, admitted that the airline is facing serious service lapses and significant operational turbulence. He acknowledged widespread passenger frustration and said the carrier has fallen short of its service standards despite handling nearly 380,000 passengers a day. Elbers attributed the crisis to several issues occurring simultaneously, including minor technical problems, schedule changes, adverse weather, congestion across airports and the implementation of new FDTL norms. He said disruptions tend to escalate quickly due to the scale of IndiGo’s network, and restoring punctuality has now become the airline’s top priority. Teams across departments are working to stabilise schedules and contain cascading delays.

A detailed review meeting was held on Thursday with the airline’s top management after IndiGo reported significant disruptions across its network, with daily cancellations rising to nearly 170–200 flights since late November. 