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Indigo flight service disruption: Indigo Airlines probe committee announced; CEO Muralidhar Moho given show cause notice
Pune, December 7, 2025 – The Civil Aviation Ministry has taken action against Indigo Airlines following the controversy over the duty hours of pilots following the Ahmedabad plane crash. The ministry has appointed an inquiry committee and issued a show cause notice to Indigo CEO Muralidhar Moho. This notice will conduct a thorough investigation into the matter of Indigo's 65 percent flight services being disrupted across the country.
After the Ahmedabad plane crash, the Indian Pilots Association had strongly demanded a reduction in the duty hours of pilots from 10 hours to 8 hours. The Delhi High Court upheld this demand and gave directions, while the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) ordered all airlines to implement these rules in two phases. However, Indigo did not implement these changes even at the last minute. This has led to a shortage of pilot manpower and has led to cancellations of flights in the last two-three months. IndiGo handles 65 percent of the country's air traffic, so the impact has been felt by the entire industry, including passengers.
Union Aviation Minister Muralidhar Mohol told reporters in Pune on Sunday, "IndiGo did not make the necessary technical updates in time, which has led to this problem. The ministry has taken immediate notice and has formed an inquiry committee. The CEO has been given an extension till February by issuing a show cause notice. In addition, directions have been given to refund the full ticket amount for cancelled flights within 48 hours and to prohibit charging additional fees."
This action is likely to increase financial pressure on IndiGo. Also, other airlines have been ordered to control ticket prices and strict action has been warned against those charging higher prices. Although the Pilots Association has welcomed the move, the IndiGo management is yet to give an official response. Tensions in the aviation sector are likely to remain high till the inquiry committee's report comes out.
Pune, December 7, 2025 – The Civil Aviation Ministry has taken action against Indigo Airlines following the controversy over the duty hours of pilots following the Ahmedabad plane crash. The ministry has appointed an inquiry committee and issued a show cause notice to Indigo CEO Muralidhar Moho. This notice will conduct a thorough investigation into the matter of Indigo's 65 percent flight services being disrupted across the country.
After the Ahmedabad plane crash, the Indian Pilots Association had strongly demanded a reduction in the duty hours of pilots from 10 hours to 8 hours. The Delhi High Court upheld this demand and gave directions, while the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) ordered all airlines to implement these rules in two phases. However, Indigo did not implement these changes even at the last minute. This has led to a shortage of pilot manpower and has led to cancellations of flights in the last two-three months. IndiGo handles 65 percent of the country's air traffic, so the impact has been felt by the entire industry, including passengers.
Union Aviation Minister Muralidhar Mohol told reporters in Pune on Sunday, "IndiGo did not make the necessary technical updates in time, which has led to this problem. The ministry has taken immediate notice and has formed an inquiry committee. The CEO has been given an extension till February by issuing a show cause notice. In addition, directions have been given to refund the full ticket amount for cancelled flights within 48 hours and to prohibit charging additional fees."
This action is likely to increase financial pressure on IndiGo. Also, other airlines have been ordered to control ticket prices and strict action has been warned against those charging higher prices. Although the Pilots Association has welcomed the move, the IndiGo management is yet to give an official response. Tensions in the aviation sector are likely to remain high till the inquiry committee's report comes out.
After the Ahmedabad plane crash, the Indian Pilots Association had strongly demanded a reduction in the duty hours of pilots from 10 hours to 8 hours. The Delhi High Court upheld this demand and gave directions, while the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) ordered all airlines to implement these rules in two phases. However, Indigo did not implement these changes even at the last minute. This has led to a shortage of pilot manpower and has led to cancellations of flights in the last two-three months. IndiGo handles 65 percent of the country's air traffic, so the impact has been felt by the entire industry, including passengers.
Union Aviation Minister Muralidhar Mohol told reporters in Pune on Sunday, "IndiGo did not make the necessary technical updates in time, which has led to this problem. The ministry has taken immediate notice and has formed an inquiry committee. The CEO has been given an extension till February by issuing a show cause notice. In addition, directions have been given to refund the full ticket amount for cancelled flights within 48 hours and to prohibit charging additional fees."
This action is likely to increase financial pressure on IndiGo. Also, other airlines have been ordered to control ticket prices and strict action has been warned against those charging higher prices. Although the Pilots Association has welcomed the move, the IndiGo management is yet to give an official response. Tensions in the aviation sector are likely to remain high till the inquiry committee's report comes out.
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