The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has urged all pilot groups in the country to help stabilise flight operations as major disruptions caused by IndiGo continue to affect airports nationwide.

The DGCA warned that bad weather, holiday traffic, and the upcoming wedding season could make delays even worse if airlines and pilots do not work together.

In a letter to pilot associations, the DGCA asked for “coordination and cooperation” so cancellations can be reduced and passengers face less inconvenience. The regulator said its main focus is to keep flying safe while ensuring smooth operations during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.

The appeal came just hours after ALPA India, a pilots’ union, strongly criticised the DGCA for giving what it called “selective and un

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