**IndiGo Flight Operations Gradually Resuming Amid Supreme Court Petition**
IndiGo Airlines is slowly restoring its flight operations after a significant disruption that led to over 1,000 cancellations on Friday and more than 550 on Thursday. The Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi has issued a passenger advisory, indicating that the airline’s services are returning to normal.
As of Saturday, the disruptions have persisted into the fifth day, with numerous flights canceled across the country. The operational chaos has prompted a petition to the Supreme Court, seeking intervention from the Chief Justice regarding the financial losses suffered by passengers due to the flight suspensions.
**Delhi Airport Advisory on Flight Operations**
Delhi Airport has reassured travelers that IndiGo’s flight operations are steadily resuming. Passengers are encouraged to check their flight status before heading to the airport. The airport’s announcement comes after IndiGo canceled all domestic departures from Delhi until midnight on Friday.
**Supreme Court Petition Filed**
A petition has been submitted to the Supreme Court, requesting the Chief Justice to take notice of the situation and direct the Civil Aviation Ministry and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to provide status reports. The plea also calls for the establishment of a special bench for an expedited hearing. The DGCA has attributed the disruptions to IndiGo’s mismanagement and inadequate planning in response to new pilot duty-hour regulations.
**IndiGo CEO’s Apology and Future Outlook**
IndiGo’s CEO, Peter Elbers, has publicly apologized for the inconvenience caused to customers, stating that normal operations are expected to resume between December 10 and 15. He acknowledged that December 5 was particularly challenging, with cancellations exceeding 1,000.
**Civil Aviation Minister’s Remarks on the Situation**
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has pointed to poor crew management and the airline’s handling of the DGCA’s new Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) rules as the primary causes of the operational chaos. In an interview, he mentioned that the disruptions led the ministry to grant IndiGo temporary relief from certain regulatory requirements.
As the situation develops, passengers are advised to stay informed about their flight statuses and any further updates from the airline and airport authorities.
**FAQ**
**What caused the recent IndiGo flight cancellations?**
The cancellations were primarily due to IndiGo’s mismanagement and inadequate planning in response to new pilot duty-hour regulations, leading to widespread operational disruptions.
