Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi

New Delhi, Dec 9: The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Tuesday ordered a 10 per cent reduction in IndiGo’s flight operations, escalating the government’s response after the airline faced major disruptions triggered by a severe pilot shortage under newly implemented flight duty limitation rules.

The decision came just hours after aviation regulator DGCA instructed the carrier to cut its operations by 5 per cent. The Ministry opted for a stricter curtailment, citing the need to stabilise the airline’s strained network.

Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu said the move was essential to halt the spiralling cancellations.

“The Ministry considers it necessary to curtail the overall IndiGo routes, which will help stabilise the airline’s operatio

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