IndiGo seeks review of pilot duty rules after operational disruption
IndiGo MD Rahul Bhatia called for India’s revised flight-duty limits to align with global practices, arguing the rules raise costs and constrain competitiveness. The carrier faced disruptions during implementation, while pilot groups said the standards are a minimum safety requirement.
IndiGo MD Rahul Bhatia urged a review of India’s revised pilot duty rules, arguing they raise costs and reduce competitiveness. The airline faced major disruptions during implementation, while pilot representatives said the rules are minimum safety standards.
Why this matters
The duty-rule push follows IndiGo’s Incredible India promotion pact and its plans to use a dominant domestic network as a launchpad for long-haul global expansion.
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