PIL Demands Higher Compensation, DGCA Probe Over IndiGo Flight Chaos

• A PIL in Delhi HC seeks 4x ticket price compensation for IndiGo passengers affected by Nov-Dec flight disruptions.
• The plea demands a probe by a retired judge or Lokpal into DGCA's alleged negligence and lapses causing the aviation crisis.
• It urges the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation and Department of Consumer Affairs to initiate a class action suit against IndiGo.
• Disruptions stemmed from new Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) norms, rendering IndiGo's pilot-to-aircraft ratio insufficient.
• Thousands of passengers faced cancellations, prolonged delays, misdirected baggage, and poor communication.

Why It Matters: PIL seeks hefty compensation for IndiGo passengers and probe into DGCA's role in flight disruptions.