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IndiGo plans to maintain over 2,200 daily flights with enough captains and first officers after duty rule exemptions expire, using hiring and accelerated promotions.
- On Monday, India's largest airline IndiGo told the DGCA it will have 2,400 captains and 2,240 first officers to operate over 2,200 daily flights beyond February 10.
- The revised Flight Duty Time Limitation rules require more rest and night rationalisation, implemented in two phases from July 1, 2025 and November 1, 2025, capping night-period landings at two.
- The disruption, which began on December 3, peaked on December 5 with over 1,600 cancellations of 2,300-plus daily flights, and IndiGo was 65 captains short for its Airbus A320 fleet despite sufficient first officers.
- The Directorate General of Civil Aviation imposed Rs 22.20 crore in penalties and issued warnings to IndiGo's top management after a four-member DGCA inquiry found over-optimisation, inadequate preparedness, and management shortcomings.
- IndiGo is accelerating hiring and command upgrades while maintaining its Winter Schedule through March 28, with rationalisation of night flights as a last resort before the February 10 exemption deadline.
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Enough pilots, no cancellations after February 10: IndiGo to aviation regulator
IndiGo has informed aviation regulator DGCA that it has sufficient pilots across key categories to meet operational needs. The airline assured that operations will stabilise, and flight cancellations will stop after February 10, following regulatory oversight and corrective measures.
Aviation Oversight: Stabilizing IndiGo Amid Disruptions
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has implemented regulatory measures to stabilize IndiGo's operations after significant flight disruptions. With adequate pilot numbers now ensured, the airline is expected to comply with new flight duty norms without disruptions. The DGCA is closely monitoring operations to prevent future issues.
IndiGo assures DGCA of sufficient pilot availability for stable operations after FDTL exemptions lapse on Feb 10
IndiGo assures the DGCA of sufficient pilot availability to maintain over 2,200 daily flights after the expiration of specific exemptions on February 10. The airline is preparing to enhance crew strength and operational stability amid new FDTL rules.
After December chaos, IndiGo assures DGCA of stable operations from February 10
DGCA had earlier relaxed two provisions related to night duty limits for IndiGo pilots until February 10 to help stabilize operations, a move that drew criticism from pilot unions and aviation safety advocates.
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