DGCA launches probe after IndiGo sees over 1200 flight cancellations in November

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Wednesday sought an explanation from IndiGo over the sharp decline in its operational performance in November. The airline recorded over 1,200 flight cancellations during the month, along with widespread delays, prompting the aviation regulator to closely scrutinise its operations.

The decision came on the day when the country's largest airline cancelled more than 100 flights at various airports, and scores of services were delayed as it grappled with significant operational disruptions,



mainly due to crew shortage, and announced calibrated schedule adjustments. The cancellation list involved 38 flights at Delhi Airport, 33 at the Mumbai Airport, and 14 at the Ahmedabad Airport.

1,232 cancellations in November

According to the DGCA, a total of 1,232 flights were cancelled in November, which resulted the DGCA to scrutinise its performance. The cancellations were primarily linked to:

. Crew/FDTL constraints: 755

. ATC system failure: 92

. Airport/airspace restrictions: 258