IndiGo cancels 70 flights citing tech issues, airport congestion, operational requirements

IndiGo cancelled at least 70 flights from Bengaluru and Mumbai on Wednesday, citing technology issues, airport congestion, and operational requirements, even as officials attributed the cancellations to crew shortage following the new Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) implementation from November 1. FDTL limits the maximum time pilots and flight crews can work to prevent fatigue and ensure safety.

The civil aviation ministry’s data showed IndiGo’s On Time Performance (OTP) dropped to 35% at metro airports on Tuesday.