IndiGo Fiasco Eases: Flights Recovering After Days of FDTL-Induced Chaos

• IndiGo flight operations are "steadily resuming" after days of severe disruption, including over 1,000 cancellations on December 5.
• The disruptions were primarily caused by IndiGo's failure to implement new Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) rules, leading to crew deployment issues.
• DGCA and Civil Aviation Minister blamed IndiGo's "misjudgment and gap in planning" for the widespread cancellations.
• IndiGo CEO stated full recovery is anticipated between December 10-15, and apologized for the inconvenience.
• The government temporarily eased FDTL compliance for IndiGo to help restore normal operations and assist stranded travelers.

Why It Matters: IndiGo's disruptions reveal how airline planning failures impact thousands of travelers.