IndiGo, which dominates Indian skies with over 60 percent share of air passengers, failed to implement and plan adequately for the new Flight Duty Times Limitations norms, causing massive delays and cancellations
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Moneycontrol07-12-2025, 15:06

Aviation Min Naidu to Rahul: Don't politicize IndiGo "monopoly" charge

  • Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu countered Rahul Gandhi's "monopoly model" charge regarding IndiGo flight disruptions.
  • Rahul Gandhi linked IndiGo's flight cancellations and delays to the government's "monopoly model."
  • Naidu stated the issue concerns the public, not politics, and the government aims to increase competition in aviation.
  • IndiGo's disruptions stemmed from its failure to plan for new Flight Duty Times Limitations (FDTL) regulations.
  • The civil aviation watchdog issued a notice to IndiGo's CEO regarding the widespread flight cancellations and delays.

Why It Matters: This political debate highlights how airline issues affect ordinary travelers.

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