DGCA Scrutinises Pilot-Duty Exemptions Before Approving Summer Flight Schedule
Following last month’s widespread cancellations at IndiGo attributed to unexpected pilot absences, India’s aviation regulator has put airlines on notice that summer 2026 schedules will not be approved unless carriers demonstrate adequate cockpit staffing. The summer timetable, effective 29 March, traditionally introduces up to 12 percent more international frequencies to Gulf and Southeast-Asian hubs. A … Read more