IndiGo cancels 220 flights; govt orders 10% schedule cut, CEO summoned

• IndiGo cancelled nearly 220 flights across Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru airports on Wednesday.
• The cancellations occurred despite CEO Pieter Elbers' claim that the airline's operations were stable.
• The government ordered a 10% cut in IndiGo's winter flight schedule to stabilize operations and reduce cancellations.
• DGCA issued show-cause notices to IndiGo's CEO and COO and directed the CEO to appear for a report on disruptions.
• IndiGo has faced thousands of cancellations nationwide due to failing to plan for tighter safety regulations.

Why It Matters: Widespread flight cancellations disrupt travel and trigger government intervention.