DGCA Panel Likely to Summon IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers, COO Isidre Porqueras Over Disruptions

• DGCA panel probing IndiGo flight disruptions may summon CEO Pieter Elbers and COO Isidre Porqueras on Wednesday.
• The panel will investigate root causes, manpower planning, rostering systems, and compliance with new Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) norms.
• IndiGo attributed widespread disruptions, including 1,600 cancelled flights, to challenges from revised FDTL and insufficient crew planning.
• DGCA has already issued show-cause notices to Elbers and Porqueras regarding the operational disruptions.
• New FDTL norms, which increase rest periods and limit night landings, were initially opposed by airlines but implemented following Delhi High Court directives.

Why It Matters: This ensures airlines are held accountable for flight disruptions affecting passengers.