IndiGo's 'Planning Lapses' Put Board, Risk Committee Under Scrutiny

• IndiGo experienced widespread flight cancellations due to a pilot shortage, linked to new Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) norms.
• DGCA issued a show-cause notice to IndiGo's CEO and COO, citing "significant planning lapses" regarding the new pilot rest regulations.
• IndiGo's board and Risk Management Committee face scrutiny for failing to anticipate and prepare for the FDTL rules, despite prior notification.
• The airline's annual reports for 2023-25 surprisingly omitted mention of the new pilot rest regulations, raising questions about oversight.
• The Airlines Pilots’ Association of India (ALPA) criticized IndiGo's management and regulatory oversight, suggesting inadequate resource planning.

Why It Matters: IndiGo's board ignored warnings, causing flight chaos and raising governance concerns.