IndiGo Gets One-Day DGCA Extension for Show-Cause Reply Amid Flight Chaos

• IndiGo received a one-day extension from DGCA to reply to a show-cause notice regarding widespread flight delays and cancellations, with a new deadline of December 8, 6 PM.
• The DGCA cited IndiGo's failure to adequately prepare for revised Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) as the primary cause of operational disruptions and non-compliance with aviation rules.
• IndiGo cancelled over 650 flights on Sunday, processed over Rs 610 crore in refunds, and expects normal operations to resume by December 10.
• The airline was also criticized for not providing passengers with necessary information and facilities during cancellations and delays.
• IndiGo's parent company, InterGlobe Aviation, established a Crisis Management Group (CMG) to monitor the situation.

Why It Matters: This impacts your future air travel and passenger rights.