IndiGo says it ‘misjudged’ new crew rules, assures full stability by 10 February
IndiGo has admitted to the aviation regulator that it “misjudged” the operational impact of India’s new flight duty time limitations (FDTL) norms, after close to 200 of its flights were cancelled per day over the past few days due to acute pilot and crew shortages, among other factors.
According to a statement issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Thursday, the airline has told the regulator that planning gaps contributed to its ongoing disruptions, and it has committed to implementing corrective measures, with full operational stabilisation targeted by 10 February 2026.
