IndiGo cancels 550 flights on 2nd day amid FDTL rules, pilot shortage

• IndiGo's flight services remained suspended for a second day, with 550 flights cancelled on Thursday alone.
• Cancellations are primarily due to difficulties implementing revised Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) rules and a severe staff shortage.
• Major cities affected include Delhi (225 flights), Hyderabad (92), Bengaluru (102), and Mumbai (104).
• The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is monitoring airfares and has implemented FDTL rules despite airline lobbying.
• IndiGo has cancelled a total of 1,232 flights in November, citing technical glitches, weather, and revised work schedules.

Why It Matters: IndiGo's mass flight cancellations due to new rules disrupt air travel for many.