IndiGo Flight Disruptions Hit Airports; DGCA Launches Probe

• IndiGo faced significant flight disruptions at Thiruvananthapuram and Ahmedabad airports on Saturday.
• Six domestic flights were cancelled at Thiruvananthapuram, and 19 flights (7 arrivals, 12 departures) were cancelled at Ahmedabad.
• The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) formed a four-member committee to investigate the widespread operational disruptions.
• Disruptions are attributed to IndiGo's inadequate preparation for new FDTL CAR 2024 norms regarding crew duty and rest periods.
• The DGCA committee will assess manpower planning, roster systems, and compliance, submitting findings within 15 days.

Why It Matters: IndiGo's flight chaos reveals airline operational failures and regulatory action.