IndiGo has appointed Chief Aviation Advisors LLC to conduct an independent assessment of last week’s large-scale flight cancellations that caused significant travel disruptions across India. The airline confirmed that its board has approved the engagement of the global aviation consulting firm, led by Captain John Illson, to identify the root causes of the operational challenges and recommend improvements.

The decision follows a week of widespread cancellations beginning December 2, which resulted in long delays and difficulties for thousands of passengers at major airports nationwide. IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share, has been under increased scrutiny as regulatory bodies, including the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Ministry of Civil Aviation, intens

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