DGCA Slams IndiGo with Second Notice for Flight Chaos, Demands 24-Hour Reply

• DGCA issued a second show cause notice to IndiGo over massive flight cancellations and disruptions, demanding a reply within 24 hours.
• The disruptions are primarily due to IndiGo's failure to implement new Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) and inadequate planning.
• DGCA cited significant lapses in planning, oversight, resource management, and non-compliance with aviation rules.
• IndiGo also failed to provide requisite information and facilities to affected passengers as stipulated by Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR).
• This follows a previous notice to IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers, with the crisis continuing due to pilot shortages and planning lapses.

Why It Matters: IndiGo disruptions spark regulatory action, hitting passengers & airline ops.