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DGCA slaps ₹22.2 crore penalty on IndiGo for flight cancellations after inquiry finds crew were being over stretched

January 17, 2026

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has fined IndiGo ₹22.2 crore due to significant operational disruptions in December 2025, primarily caused by overstretched crew rosters and poor planning. This penalty includes a daily fine of ₹3 lakh for 68 days and an additional one-time penalty of ₹1.8 crore, marking one of the largest fines imposed on an airline for such issues.

DGCA slaps ₹22.2 crore penalty on IndiGo for flight cancellations after inquiry finds crew were being over stretched

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IndiGo fined ₹22.2 crore by DGCA for flight disruptions in December 2025.
The fine includes ₹3 lakh per day for 68 days and a one-time penalty of ₹1.8 crore.
Overstretched crew rosters and weak planning were cited as primary causes of the disruptions.
IndiGo experienced 2,507 flight cancellations and 1,852 delays during the disruption period.
The DGCA has also issued warnings to IndiGo's senior management.

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DGCA slaps ₹22.2 crore penalty on IndiGo for flight cancellations after inquiry finds crew were being over stretched

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