IndiGo, India's prominent airline brand, is navigating through operational turbulence as government interventions lead to significant disruptions. On Wednesday, the airline cancelled over 60 flights from Bengaluru Airport, contradicting recent assurances from CEO Pieter Elbers that operations were restored to normalcy.

The airline's struggle comes in light of a government-mandated 10% reduction in its winter flight schedule, impacting about 220 flights from its approved daily tally of nearly 2,200. The Civil Aviation Ministry has emphasized passenger rights, pressing IndiGo for automatic compensation for delayed or cancelled flights, amid widespread dissatisfaction and increased airfares.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued show-cause notices to key personnel, inc

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