In a statement released on December 5, ALPA India remarked that the Ministry’s decision—shared following a meeting with pilot bodies earlier that day—compromises the court-mandated necessity to uphold scientifically grounded fatigue-mitigation standards.
The association highlighted that keeping the revised Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) on FDTL in suspension “places pilots and passengers at greater risk by postponing vital fatigue safeguards.” It called on the Ministry and the aviation authority to implement the court’s directive “in both letter and spirit” and to prioritize safety over commercial interests.
The updated FDTL norms were anticipated to establish stricter regulations on duty hours and rest intervals, bringing India’s rules in line with international fatigue-risk management standards.
Meanwhile, Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi has issued a passenger advisory indicating that IndiGo flight operations are “steadily resuming” following a disruption that resulted in over 1,000 flight cancellations.
The airport reported that operations are “returning to normal” and urged passengers to check their flight status prior to arriving at the airport. “We are pleased to inform you that IndiGo flight operations are now steadily resuming… Please verify your booking and flight status before leaving your home,” the advisory mentioned.
IndiGo has experienced significant cancellations and delays in recent days, impacting schedules at major airports.
