flight duty time limitation
Delhi High Court Challenges DGCA Over Pilot Fatigue Rule Relaxations: Safety Concerns Raised
Dec 16, 2025 10:36 pm CST
The Delhi High Court has demanded an explanation from the DGCA regarding alleged violations of pilot fatigue management rules. The Indian Pilots Guild filed a contempt petition claiming airlines received unauthorized exemptions from Flight Duty Time Limitation norms, potentially compromising aviation safety. Justice Amit Sharma has scheduled a hearing for April 17 as aviation authorities defend their statutory power to grant limited exemptions.
IndiGo Crisis Deepens: Staff Open Letter Reveals Planning Failures Behind Massive Flight Cancellations
Dec 05, 2025 02:33 pm CST
An alleged open letter from IndiGo staff has gone viral, claiming the ongoing airport chaos affecting thousands of passengers stems from management planning failures rather than operational issues. With over 500 flights cancelled and the airline's on-time performance dropping to under 20%, the letter suggests frontline workers are bearing the consequences of strategic decisions related to new crew duty regulations. CEO Pieter Elbers has attributed the crisis to multiple factors including revised Flight Duty Time Limitation rules, technical glitches, and weather conditions.
IndiGo Shares Plummet Amid Massive Flight Cancellations Due to New Crew Regulations
Dec 04, 2025 01:31 pm CST
IndiGo, India's largest airline, is facing significant operational challenges with over 200 flight cancellations due to crew shortages following new Flight Duty Time Limitation regulations. The disruption has caused InterGlobe Aviation shares to fall by more than 3%, reaching a five-month low of Rs 5,405. The DGCA has launched an investigation as the airline implements emergency schedule adjustments to stabilize operations over the next 48 hours.
IndiGo Crisis: Over 200 Flights Cancelled as New Flight Duty Time Regulations Impact India's Largest Airline
Dec 04, 2025 01:15 am CST
IndiGo, India's largest airline controlling over 60% of the domestic market, is facing a severe operational breakdown with approximately 200 flights cancelled across major airports. The disruption stems primarily from crew shortages following the implementation of revised Flight Duty Time Limitation regulations, compounded by technical issues and seasonal scheduling changes. Passengers report extensive delays, with on-time performance dropping to just 35%, while pilots' associations dispute the airline's explanation and attribute the crisis to inadequate workforce planning.
Hyderabad Airport Maintains Normal Operations Despite Widespread IndiGo Flight Cancellations
Dec 03, 2025 09:58 pm CST
GMR Hyderabad International Airport has confirmed that despite IndiGo airlines facing significant operational and technical challenges resulting in 33 flight cancellations over December 2-3, the airport's overall operations remain normal. The disruption is part of a wider crisis affecting major Indian airports, with nearly 200 cancellations reported nationwide, partially attributed to revised Flight Duty Time Limitation regulations.