Indian Aviation Regulator Faults IndiGo CEO Over Widespread Flight Cancellations

India's aviation regulator has directly blamed IndiGo's Chief Executive for severe operational failures. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) stated the airline showed "significant lapses in planning, oversight and resource management." The DGCA issued a formal notice to CEO Pieter Elbers on Saturday. It demands he explain the mass cancellations that disrupted nearly 50% of IndiGo's flights the previous day. The notice asserts that Elbers failed in his duty to ensure timely and efficient operations. Regulators are holding him personally accountable for the disruptions that have affected India's largest carrier. IndiGo must now respond to the regulator's findings. The DGCA will decide on any potential penalties after reviewing the airline's explanation.