IndiGo to DGCA: Exact disruption cause unknown, requests more time for RCA

• IndiGo responded to DGCA's show-cause notice regarding widespread flight disruptions.
• The airline stated it cannot yet pinpoint the exact cause, attributing it to a "compounding effect of multiple factors."
• IndiGo requested more time from DGCA to conduct a full Root Cause Analysis (RCA) due to the complexity of its operations.
• IndiGo highlighted challenges with implementing FDTL Phase II norms and its prior requests for extensions to ensure crew availability.
• DGCA is currently reviewing IndiGo's submission to determine further regulatory action.

Why It Matters: IndiGo's unclear disruption causes impact future air travel reliability and regulatory oversight.