New Delhi/IBNS, Dec. 5 -- Facing an unprecedented wave of flight cancellations, IndiGo has received a temporary one-time exemption from specific night-operation clauses under the new Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) norms.

According to people familiar with the matter, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) approved the relaxation on Friday, allowing the airline to operate under modified rules until February 10, 2026.

The country's largest carrier, holding more than 60 percent domestic market share, had formally asked the regulator for relief a day earlier, while also informing DGCA that it would reduce operations from December 8 to stabilise schedules.

The airline expects full normalisation only by February 10.

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