Updated - December 07, 2025 11:16 pm IST - New Delhi The DGCA reiterated its commitment to ensuring passenger safety, strict regulatory compliance, and the swift restoration of normal airline operations in the wake of the ongoing crisis. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has granted a one-time 24-hour extension to IndiGo’s Accountable Manager and CEO to submit their response to the show-cause notice issued on December 6 over the airline’s large-scale operational disruptions and regulatory non-compliances. In a communication dated December 7, IndiGo’s top officials sought more time, citing operational constraints arising from the magnitude of disruptions across multiple airports, and the complexity of managing nationwide recovery efforts.