On this Special Report, the focus is on the severe aviation crisis as IndiGo cancels over 1,000 flights, leaving passengers stranded. Aviation expert Sanjay Lazar and Captain Meenu Wadia, President of the Federation of Indian Pilots, discuss the operational breakdown. Lazar blames the DGCA for a ‘complete lack of supervision’ and warns the situation may persist until February 2026. Captain Wadia terms the negligence a ‘criminal offense’ and criticizes the ‘chalta hai’ attitude of both the airline and the regulator. The programme highlights the massive impact on passengers, the FDTL norms controversy, and the urgent need for specialist aviators to lead the DGCA.
