Indigo Crisis: Centre Cuts Winter Schedule By 10% As Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Ensures Refunds

Following eight days of severe flight disruptions and passenger distress, the Civil Aviation Ministry has taken strict action against Indigo, cutting its winter schedule by 10 per cent. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu emphasised that 'passengers' interests have been at the centre of every decision', confirming that refunds exceeding Rs 750 crore have been issued. Indigo CEO Pieter Elbers admitted the crisis, stating the airline has 'started to focus internally on what has led to this' while promising to emerge stronger. The bulletin also features an exclusive interaction with former Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel, who discusses the Open Skies policy and the challenges of market monopoly in the Indian aviation sector.