In a gripping discussion, Arindam Majumdar, an Economic Times aviation reporter, delves into IndiGo’s operational collapse, detailing the impact of ignored fatigue rules and poor planning. Ameya Joshi, a network planning expert, analyzes pilot rostering failures and the resultant chaos. Capt. Amit Singh, a former head of pilot training, highlights the flaws in regulatory oversight and safety protocols. The trio explores whether the crisis was mismanaged or a deliberate push for regulatory exemptions, revealing deep cracks in India’s aviation industry.