Low-cost carrier IndiGo has assured the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) that it will not cancel any flights after February 10, following the implementation of new flight duty time limitation (FDTL) rules. The airline now has the necessary number of pilots to meet operational requirements.
IndiGo had faced disruptions in December, leading to flight cancellations and passenger inconvenience due to a pilot shortage. The DGCA had postponed the FDTL rules for IndiGo to February 10 to allow the airline to stabilize its operations.
During a meeting with DGCA officials, IndiGo confirmed that it has sufficient pilots to comply with the new FDTL rules, which mandate increased rest time for pilots. The airline stated that it currently exceeds the required number of captains and first officers.
The DGCA has imposed a fine of 22.20 crore rupees on IndiGo for the disruptions in December, including a one-time penalty and daily fines. An inquiry found that operational issues, regulatory shortcomings, and management deficiencies contributed to the disruptions.
