DGCA ends IndiGo crew-duty exemption
Change
DGCA ended IndiGo’s temporary exemption from Flight Duty Time Limitation rules; the airline will comply with standard FDTL limits from February 11.
Why it matters
A temporary relaxation of certain Civil Aviation Requirements related to Flight Duty Time Limitations was in effect from December 2025 through February 10 under strict conditions. The relaxation permitted limited flexibility from specific FDTL provisions for that period. Flight Operations Inspectors were deployed inside the airline’s operations control centre for real-time monitoring during the intensified oversight phase. The airline reported that operational, rostering and monitoring arrangements are in place to meet statutory crew duty limits going forward.
Implications
- • Rostering and schedules are constrained to statutory FDTL limits, reducing allowable duty lengths and scheduling flexibility.
- • Operational monitoring and recordkeeping are required to align with statutory FDTL rules for compliance verification.
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