DGCA aids crisis-hit IndiGo with FDTL exemptions, launches probe

• DGCA granted IndiGo exemptions to Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) until February 2026 to normalize operations after over 1,000 flight cancellations.
• Exemptions include allowing pilots on deputation and those in training to fly, and temporary changes to night landing rules and night definition for IndiGo.
• DGCA deployed a team at IndiGo's operational control centers for real-time monitoring of delays and cancellations.
• A four-member committee was formed to review the circumstances leading to the disruptions, citing IndiGo's deficiencies in oversight and planning.
• The regulator will review IndiGo's actions every 15 days to ensure FDTL compliance and adequate crew hiring.

Why It Matters: DGCA's IndiGo exemptions address flight disruptions, affecting passenger travel.