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24 Jan

IndiGo Gives Up Over 700 Airport Slots After Regulator Cuts Winter Schedule

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India’s largest airline, IndiGo, has relinquished more than 700 airport slots at domestic airports following a 10 per cent reduction in its winter flight schedule imposed by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) earlier this month, officials familiar with the matter said. Airport slots, which are fixed time windows allocated for aircraft take-offs and landings at congested airports, are critical for smooth flight operations. The surrendered slots apply to the January–March 2026 period and stem directly from the DGCA’s decision to curb frequent last-minute cancellations and improve operational stability. According to sources, IndiGo has submitted…

18 Jan

DGCA slaps fine of Rs 22 crore on Indigo over massive flights disruptions in December

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National Times Bureau :- The civil aviation regulator DGCA has levied a penalty of ₹22.20 crore on IndiGo and initiated strict action against its senior leadership after an investigation uncovered major planning, operational and regulatory failures that contributed to the widespread flight disruptions in December 2025. Between December 3 and 5, IndiGo cancelled 2,507 flights and delayed another 1,852, leaving more than three lakh passengers stranded at airports nationwide. InterGlobe Aviation Ltd — IndiGo’s parent company — confirmed receiving the DGCA’s orders and said in a statement that the board and management would carefully review them and take appropriate steps.…

10 Dec

DGCA Summons IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers Over Massive Operational Disruptions

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New Delhi, December 10, 2025— Aviation regulator DGCA has summoned IndiGo Chief Executive Officer Pieter Elbers to appear at its office on Thursday as part of an ongoing investigation into the airline’s severe operational breakdown, which led to thousands of flight cancellations, delays and rescheduling across the country.The Directorate General of Civil Aviation said Elbers has been directed to present himself at 3 pm, accompanied by senior officials from all concerned departments. The regulator has sought a detailed report covering flight restoration progress, pilot and cabin crew recruitment plans, updated strength of personnel, the number of cancellations, and refunds processed.The…

07 Dec

DGCA issues notice to Indigo CEO over massive flight disruptions, seeks reply within 24 hours

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National Times Bureau :- India’s aviation crisis deepened on Saturday as the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued a show-cause notice to IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers, seeking an explanation for the escalating flight delays, cancellations, and widespread operational failures. The aviation regulator has given Elbers 24 hours to reply, warning that punitive action will follow if he fails to respond. The DGCA stated that the large-scale disruptions, involving hundreds of cancellations each day, have caused major inconvenience and distress to passengers. The notice said the main reason behind the chaos was IndiGo’s failure to arrange essential requirements necessary for…

03 Dec

DGCA Seeks Explanation from IndiGo as Massive Flight Disruptions Hit Passengers

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New Delhi, December 3— India’s aviation regulator DGCA has launched an investigation into widespread disruptions across IndiGo’s network and has directed the airline to provide a detailed explanation for the surge in flight cancellations and delays.IndiGo, the country’s largest carrier, cancelled more than 100 flights on Wednesday across multiple airports, while several other services faced long delays. The airline continued to struggle with major operational challenges, with a shortage of crew emerging as the key reason behind the disruptions. IndiGo said it will implement calibrated schedule adjustments over the next 48 hours to stabilise operations.The Directorate General of Civil Aviation…

02 Dec

DGCA Probes Air India for Operating A320-neo Without Valid Safety Certificate

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New Delhi, December 2, 2025: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has begun a formal investigation after Air India disclosed that one of its A320-neo aircraft operated eight flights despite an expired Airworthiness Review Certificate. The airline informed the regulator on November 26 that the plane flew several commercial routes on November 24 and 25 without the mandatory safety clearance.An ARC must be renewed every year after a detailed examination of maintenance records and physical inspections. Operating an aircraft without this approval is considered a serious violation of aviation safety rules. The DGCA has grounded the aircraft and taken the…