Synopsis: IndiGo faced a major crisis in December 2025, cancelling 2,000+ flights due to a pilot shortage and stricter FDTL rules. DGCA and the government intervened, cutting 10% of flights, while IndiGo ramps up recruitment and roster changes to stabilise operations by February 2026.

IndiGo’s current crisis stems from a large‑scale pilot shortage colliding with India’s new Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) rules, which sharply tightened crew duty and rest norms from November 2025. Misplanning by the airline triggered thousands of cancellations, forcing regulatory intervention and the temporary relaxation of some rules.

The government and DGCA have since ordered inquiries, capped IndiGo’s schedule, and granted short one‑time exemptions while insisting that safety standards are not dilut

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