‘More restrictive compared to global standards’: IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet oppose DGCA cabin crew rest rules

Major Indian airlines, namely IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet, have pushed back against new cabin crew rest rules proposed by DGCA in October 2025. Through their representative body FIA, they claim that these rules are stricter than global standards and limit their operational flexibility. The airlines have submitted recommendations asking for more practical and globally-aligned provisions.

The Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA) emphasised that flight duty period, not flight time, should be the main factor in managing crew fatigue.