IndiGo Crisis: 450+ Flights Cancelled, DGCA Awaits Response on 7th Day

• IndiGo's operational crisis continues for seven days, with over 450 flights cancelled today; DGCA expects a response from IndiGo by 6 pm.
• The airline attributes cancellations to a pilot shortage caused by a new Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) policy, which the government has temporarily suspended.
• Over Rs 610 crore is being refunded to passengers affected by the cancellations, which included 650+ flights on Sunday and 1,000 on Friday.
• The Airline Pilots' Association of India claims the crisis stems from ignoring FDTL rules, putting flight safety at risk.
• The Union Ministry of Civil Aviation is taking steps, including controlling airfares, ensuring prompt refunds, and launching a high-level investigation.

Why It Matters: Indigo's massive flight cancellations disrupt travel and raise safety concerns.