India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) removed four flight inspection officers in connection with the crackdown following the massive flight disruptions at IndiGo. These were the officers who oversaw safety and operational compliance of the crisis-hit IndiGo.

Reports suggest that the action was taken due to negligence in the inspection and monitoring of the airline. IndiGo flights faced major disruptions, including cancellations and delays, due to the airline’s poor planning to meet the government’s strict new rules.

Cancellation of thousands of flights

Due to the mismanagement, IndiGo had to cancel thousands of flights in November, which peaked in December first week. This has left tens of thousands of passengers stranded across the country. The em

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