IndiGo cites pilot shortage for mass flight cancellations; seeks relaxation in rules The DGCA has ordered the airline to submit a detailed roadmap on crew recruitment, training, roster restructuring and a mitigation plan for ongoing disruptions, along with fortnightly progress reports. IndiGo has warned that cancellations will continue for the next 2–3 days and that it will scale down operations from December 8. AdvertisementMore than 100 flights were cancelled as IndiGo faces massive staff crunch. India Today News DeskNew Delhi,UPDATED: Dec 4, 2025 21:08 ISTThe Civil Aviation Ministry on Thursday reviewed widespread flight disruptions across IndiGo’s network after the airline reported a surge in cancellations triggered by a pilot shortage and pressure from the winter schedule. Sources said IndiGo has asked the government for partial relaxation of specific clauses under the newly implemented Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) regime. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu, along with senior ministry officials, held a meeting with IndiGo representatives at Udaan Bhawan to assess the scale of operational disruptions and the airline’s request for temporary exemptions. advertisementAccording to officials, the airline told the ministry that the new FDTL rules — which tighten rest requirements and limit duty hours — have added to resource strain at a time when the carrier is facing a crunch in cockpit crew availability.
