Probe into IndiGo's FDTL Norms Delay and Flight Crisis
A government panel investigates if IndiGo wasted time lobbying DGCA for exemptions from new flight duty rules instead of preparing, leading to operational chaos. Details inside.
A government panel investigates if IndiGo wasted time lobbying DGCA for exemptions from new flight duty rules instead of preparing, leading to operational chaos. Details inside.
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IndiGo cancels hundreds of flights due to new pilot duty norms and planning gaps. DGCA issues show-cause notice to CEO. Airline expects normalcy by December 10. Read the full story.
A horrifying video captures the start of the Goa nightclub fire that killed 25. Details emerge on flouted safety norms and the illegal structure. Read the full investigation.
IndiGo pilots question mass flight cancellations, alleging the airline engineered chaos to force a rollback of revised FDTL safety norms. Read the shocking details.
A massive fire at Birch By Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora, Goa, killed 25 and injured 6. Authorities cite lack of permissions and fire safety violations. Read the full investigation.
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A massive fire at Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa's Arpora claimed 23 lives. CM Pramod Sawant orders inquiry into fire safety violations. Read the full report.
A devastating fire at a North Goa nightclub claims 23 lives, mostly employees. Chief Minister orders action for fire safety violations. Read the full report.
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IndiGo's operational crisis enters day five with massive cancellations. Government imposes fare caps, orders immediate refunds, and warns of action. Details on recovery and passenger rights inside.
IndiGo flight cancellations cross 400 on Saturday, disrupting travel nationwide. Bengaluru faces maximum impact. Ministry directs immediate refunds and baggage delivery.
A viral video shows a French passenger confronting IndiGo staff as the airline cancels over 1,000 flights. DGCA grants temporary relief while investigating the operational crisis. Read more.
A father's desperate plea for a sanitary pad for his bleeding daughter highlights the chaos at Delhi airport due to massive IndiGo flight cancellations. Read about the crisis, crew shortages, and soaring airfares.
IndiGo's massive flight cancellations expose planning failures amid new pilot rest rules, stranding passengers during peak travel season. CEO apologizes, promises recovery by February 2026.
IndiGo shows signs of recovery after massive flight cancellations due to crew shortage. DGCA grants exemptions, fares on key routes like Delhi-Mumbai set to ease. Full details inside.
IndiGo faces massive flight cancellations due to a crew shortage crisis triggered by new rostering rules aimed at reducing fatigue. Details inside.
Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu vows strict action after IndiGo's operational crisis. Centre forms inquiry committee, focuses on restoring normalcy for passengers. Details inside.
ALPA India strongly objects to DGCA granting IndiGo temporary relief from pilot duty rules, calling it a dangerous precedent that compromises safety amid mass cancellations.
The aviation ministry suspends new FDTL norms to ease IndiGo's massive flight cancellations. Normal operations expected by December 15. Full waiver offered for affected passengers.
IndiGo cancelled over 1000 flights on Dec 5, causing major disruptions. Delhi Airport says operations are resuming. CEO apologises, normalcy expected by Dec 15. Minister cites crew mismanagement.
IndiGo suspends all operations at Ghaziabad's Hindon civil terminal, disrupting 21 daily flights. Airline cites new crew duty rules. Other carriers unaffected. Details inside.
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu holds IndiGo responsible for airport disruptions due to crew mismanagement under new FDTL norms. Over 1000 flights cancelled. Read for details.
SpiceJet Chairman Ajay Singh announces 100 extra flights to ease travel disruption caused by IndiGo's crew rostering crisis. He welcomes the government's committee to investigate the incident. Read more.
India's aviation faces massive disruption as IndiGo cancels half its flights. DGCA softens new pilot fatigue norms, sparking safety concerns. Passengers stranded, fares soar. Details inside.
BJP MP Jagdambika Pal raises IndiGo's mass flight cancellations in Parliament, seeking govt intervention & alternatives for passengers, including MPs. Details inside.
Essential UPSC insights for Dec 5: IndiGo's flight chaos due to new pilot rules, Modi-Putin strategic talks, the critical delay of Census 2027, and the push for flex-fuel vehicles. Stay exam-ready.
The pilots' union criticizes DGCA's 'unsafe' exemption for IndiGo amid mass flight cancellations. Experts suggest it may be a pressure tactic for relaxed flight duty norms. Read the full story.
India's Civil Aviation Ministry suspends new FDTL norms & orders a high-level probe into flight schedule disruptions, focusing on IndiGo. Urgent measures announced to restore normalcy. Read the full story.
The Civil Aviation Ministry suspends new FDTL norms to tackle flight disruptions. IndiGo and other airlines to see normalcy within 72 hours. Details inside.