DGCA issues show-cause to Indigo accountable manager, seeks reply in 24 hours

DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) issued a show-cause notice to the Accountable Manager of IndiGo Airline.

"...You are directed to show cause within 24 hours of receipt of this notice as to why appropriate enforcement action should not be initiated against you under the relevant provisions of the Aircraft Rules and Civil Aviation Requirements for the violations. Failure to submit your reply within the stipulated period shall result in the matter being decided ex parte."

IndiGo passengers continued to face hardships on Sunday after the airline cancelled many of its flights, despite assurances that the situation would normalise soon.

The government has promised action against the airline, with the DGCA issuing a show cause notice to IndiGo Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Pieter Elbers seeking an explanation for the massive flight disruptions.

Notably, the DGCA has withdrawn its new Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) norms, which IndiGo had claimed that one of the reasons for the flight disruptions.

Meanwhile, the Indian Railways has stepped in amid the crisis, announcing 89 special trains across all zones for the next three days to help IndiGo commuters.