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IndiGo Crisis: Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Denies Bowing to Pressure, DGCA Issues Notice to CEO Pieter Elbers

In this Special Report, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu addresses the ongoing IndiGo crisis as flight operations enter the sixth day of disruptions. With over 1,500 flights cancelled and passengers stranded across India, the Minister clarifies the government's stance on the temporary relaxation of Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) norms. He asserts, 'My straightforward answer to them is that we have not succumbed to any pressure... We have given a temporary abeyance... by February 10th, we will go back to the regular FDTL norms.' The report also highlights the DGCA's show-cause notice to IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers, demanding an explanation for the mismanagement within 24 hours. The programme features ground reports from Delhi, Chennai, and Chandigarh, capturing the harrowing experiences of stranded passengers facing cancellations and soaring airfares.