, India fined IndiGo $2.45 million, issued warnings to senior executives and directed the airline to remove the head of its operations control from his duties after the disruptions.
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Moneycontrol20-01-2026, 16:25

IndiGo Assures DGCA of Stable Operations from Feb 10 After December Chaos

  • IndiGo has assured the DGCA of operational stability and adequate flight crew availability starting February 10, following widespread disruptions in December.
  • The airline faced significant delays and cancellations in early December due to pilot roster planning issues, crew availability, and operational preparedness.
  • The Ministry of Civil Aviation attributed disruptions to inadequate flight crew management, insufficient operational buffers, and system-level gaps.
  • DGCA deployed Flight Operations Inspectors and passenger facilitation personnel at IndiGo's Operations Control Centre and key airports from December 6 to January 30.
  • IndiGo projects sufficient pilot strength for February 2026, with 2,400 Airbus pilots available against a requirement of 2,280.

Why It Matters: IndiGo commits to stable operations from February 10, addressing past disruptions with DGCA oversight.

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