Overview
- More than 4,500 flights have been cancelled to date, with over 200 more on Tuesday and Bengaluru reporting 121 cancellations, even as IndiGo says it operated 1,800 flights and reached about 90% on‑time performance.
- The regulator ordered a 5% reduction focused on high‑demand routes and told IndiGo to file a revised plan by Dec. 10, signaling possible further cuts if reliability does not improve.
- DGCA issued show‑cause notices to the CEO and COO and set up a formal enforcement investigation, as the aviation minister promised strict action and reiterated that safety is non‑negotiable.
- To ease pressure during stabilization, DGCA granted temporary relief on some night‑duty provisions of the FDTL rules through Feb. 10, while the ministry deployed senior officers to inspect major airports; fare caps were also used to protect consumers.
- Authorities say refunds exceeding ₹750 crore have been processed (IndiGo says ₹827 crore) and baggage deliveries are ongoing, and the government plans to reallocate curtailed routes to other carriers and encourage new entrants to reduce concentration.