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GRAP Stage 4 Reimposed In Delhi-NCR As AQI Crosses 400 Mark Into Severe Category

January 17, 2026

3:45IndiGo CEO Peter Albers Cautioned As DGCA Cracks Down On December Flight ChaosOn this India Today special report, correspondent Amit Bharadwaj details the stringent disciplinary action taken by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) against IndiGo. Following massive flight disruptions between 3rd and 5th December 2025, the airline has been ordered to pay a total fine of ₹22.2 crore and pledge a ₹50 crore bank guarantee. Amit Bharadwaj notes, 'The CEO of Indigo, Peter Albers, has been cautioned for the operational disruptions,' while the COO received a formal warning.

GRAP Stage 4 Reimposed In Delhi-NCR As AQI Crosses 400 Mark Into Severe Category

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Furthermore, the DGCA has directed the removal of Jason Herter, Senior VP of Indigo OCC, from all operational responsibilities due to the non-implementation of revised Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) norms.
The investigation revealed that aggressive crew rostering to maximise resources led to the chaos that left hundreds of passengers stranded.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) intends for this to serve as an exemplary action to prevent future operational failures across the Indian aviation sector.

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GRAP Stage 4 Reimposed In Delhi-NCR As AQI Crosses 400 Mark Into Severe Category

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GRAP Stage 4 Reimposed In Delhi-NCR As AQI Crosses 400 Mark Into Severe Category

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