New Delhi, Dec 05 The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has relaxed some pilot duty rules with immediate effect after IndiGo faced a severe staff shortage, leading to nearly 500 flight cancellations across India.

The regulator withdrew its earlier order that “no leave shall be substituted for weekly rest,” providing partial relief to airlines to ensure continuity and stability of operations.

The disruption triggered criticism in Parliament, with opposition members highlighting alleged monopolistic practices and regulatory lapses. Delhi Airport also issued a passenger advisory confirming that all IndiGo domestic flights on 5th December were cancelled until midnight, while other carriers continued normal operations.

In November alone, IndiGo recorded 1,232 flight cancellations

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