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IndiGo flights chaos: Civil aviation minister warns of ‘necessary action’ against those responsible for disruption

IndiGo Airlines is experiencing a significant crisis, having canceled over 1,000 flights nationwide due to management issues related to crew scheduling and compliance with Flight Duty Time Limitation norms. The Civil Aviation Minister has ordered a high-level investigation and warned of necessary actions against those responsible, while the Directorate General of Civil Aviation has implemented measures to assist the airline during this disruption. Passengers are facing considerable distress at various airports as operations gradually resume.

apati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai, India. Reuters

apati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai, India. Reuters

Credit: A man looks at a fight schedule screen displaying several delayed flights by IndiGo airlines at the Chhatr

Key Highlights

  • IndiGo canceled over 1,000 flights, causing chaos at airports across India.
  • Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu ordered a high-level probe into the disruptions.
  • The DGCA issued a seven-point order to IndiGo, including the deployment of inspectors and temporary operational approvals.
  • Passengers reported significant delays and a lack of information from airline staff.
  • IndiGo's CEO has apologized and expects operations to stabilize by mid-December.
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Sources

  1. IndiGo Crisis: Aviation Mini Ram Mohan Naidu Orders Probe as IndiGo Cancels 109 Flights Mumbai
  2. Sonu Sood On IndiGo Flight Cancellation: Urges Patience And Kindness Towards Airline Staff
  3. Indigo Operations Steadily Resuming At Delhi Airport After Cancellations
  4. IndiGo flights chaos: Civil aviation minister warns of ‘necessary action’ against those responsible for disruption
  5. IndiGo flight cancellations LIVE: Jammu airport left deserted as nationwide disruption forces multiple cancellations

This quick summary is automatically generated using AI based on reports from multiple news sources. The content has not been reviewed or verified by humans. For complete details, accuracy, and context, please refer to the original published articles.

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