IndiGo flight disruptions: DGCA imposes Rs 22.20cr fine for Dec crisis; airline responds

IndiGo faces a hefty Rs 22.20 crore penalty from DGCA for massive flight disruptions in early December 2025, stranding over three lakh passengers. The regulator cited over-optimisation, poor planning, and FDTL non-compliance. IndiGo's top management received warnings, and a Rs 50 crore bank guarantee is mandated for systemic reforms.