IndiGo CEO: Over 1,000 Flights Cancelled Dec 5, Normalcy by Dec 15

• IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers reported over 1,000 flight cancellations on December 5, marking the most disrupted day.
• The disruptions are attributed to ongoing operational issues and crew shortages, with previous measures proving insufficient.
• IndiGo anticipates cancellations to decrease after December 5, with operations expected to normalize between December 10 and 15.
• The airline sought temporary exemptions from Flight Duty Time Limit (FDTL) rules for its A320 fleet until February 10, 2026, from the DGCA.

Why It Matters: IndiGo's flight cancellations mean continued travel chaos for passengers.