IndiGo crisis: DGCA eases pilot duty rules; fewer than 1,000 cancellations expected

• IndiGo expects fewer than 1,000 flight cancellations today, marking the fifth day of its operational meltdown.
• The crisis, stemming from a pilot shortage and new FDTL rules, led to over 1,000 cancellations on Friday, severely impacting Delhi Airport.
• IndiGo aims to restore normal operations between December 10-15, following an apology from CEO Pieter Elbers.
• The government has ordered a full inquiry into IndiGo's lapses and warned of potential penalties.
• DGCA temporarily eased pilot duty rules for IndiGo to help stabilize the airline's operations.

Why It Matters: Pilot duty rules relaxed to stabilize IndiGo's operations, impacting air travel.