After over 2,000 flight cancellations last week, IndiGo is under scrutiny for failure to plan as per new aviation regulations, resulting in large-scale disruptions in flights.

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi blamed what he called a “monopoly-like” aviation system. In a video on his X handle, he said, “I am opposed to monopolies. I oppose the creation of oligopolies and the concentration of economic power in the hands of a select few.”

So what do these terms actually mean for Indian aviation, and how are they responsible for the country's looming crisis?

The disruption primarily stemmed from a shortage of pilots after the airline failed to plan adequately for new flight regulations — Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) — which limit how many hours pilots can work.

Globally, few airlines ma

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