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India's IndiGo to Boost Pilot Allowances, Weeks After Mass Flight Cancellations

  • IndiGo has introduced new pilot allowances and raised existing ones to boost pilot morale after mass flight cancellations left passengers stranded, as noted by Ashim Mittra, senior vice president for flight operations.
  • Pilot layover allowances for captains increased from 2,000 to 3,000 rupees and for first officers from 1,000 to 1,500 rupees, according to an email to pilots.
  • IndiGo is under regulatory scrutiny after canceling about 4,500 flights, causing significant financial risks, including revenue losses and potential penalties, as warned by Moody's Ratings.
  • IndiGo aims to improve pilot retention and operational efficiency through these new allowances amidst competition for pilots from foreign carriers.
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India's IndiGo to boost pilot allowances, weeks after mass flight cancellations

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