IndiGo Board Sets Up Crisis Group Amid Flight Chaos, DGCA Scrutiny

• IndiGo's board established a Crisis Management Group (CMG), including CEO Pieter Elbers, to address ongoing flight disruptions.
• The CMG was formed after over 5,000 flight cancellations since December 2, impacting more than 775,000 passengers.
• The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) reviewed the situation, and the DGCA issued a show-cause notice to IndiGo's CEO for the disruptions.
• IndiGo informed the Civil Aviation Ministry that it underestimated the pilot shortfall following new crew rest norms.
• Flight cancellations continued on December 7, with significant numbers at Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru airports.

Why It Matters: IndiGo's flight crisis and regulatory scrutiny could impact your travel.