Minister blames IndiGo mismanagement for crisis, grants FDTL relief, forms inquiry

• Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu blamed IndiGo's flight cancellation crisis on the airline's mismanagement and failure to adapt crew rosters to new DGCA FDTL regulations.
• The Ministry of Aviation granted IndiGo temporary relief from new Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) regulations until February 10, 2026, to stabilize operations.
• This relief includes partial exemption from night duty and rest-hour rules for flights between 00:00 and 06:50 AM, and allowing pilots' leave in weekly rest.
• A government committee has been formed to investigate the crisis, determine its causes, and hold responsible parties accountable.
• IndiGo failed to normalize operations within a 48-hour government directive, leading to requests for further flight cancellations to reduce airport congestion.

Why It Matters: IndiGo's mismanagement crisis forces government intervention and temporary regulatory changes.