IndiGo ‘arm-twisting’ regulator on FDTL norms, alleges pilots’ association

The Airline Pilots’ Association of India (ALPA), in a press statement, said that IndiGo’s flight cancellations could be a pressure tactic to weaken Flight Duty Time Limit (FDTL) norms. The association urged the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to factor in pilot availability when approving airline schedules under the Fatigue Risk Management System (FRMS) norms. The statement came after IndiGo cancelled over 150 flights and delayed several others, leaving passengers stranded at major airports, including Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Pune.