IndiGo seeks review of pilot-duty rules after disruption-linked productivity hit
IndiGo MD Rahul Bhatia says revised pilot flight-duty rules have reduced cockpit productivity and raised costs, calling for a review after peak-season cancellations and a 10% winter schedule cut. The carrier remains India’s domestic market leader, with a 66.3% share in June.
IndiGo MD Rahul Bhatia urged India to review pilot-duty rules, saying they reduce cockpit productivity and raise costs. The airline links revised FDTL norms to peak-season disruptions, while DGCA scrutiny followed December 2025 cancellations and a winter schedule reduction.
Why this matters
The review follows IndiGo’s calls for ATF tax and airport-fee cuts and its FY26 addition of 330 pilots despite more than 18,000 extra flights, highlighting pressure on capacity, costs and operations.
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