Pilot Unions Seek Contempt Against DGCA Over IndiGo FDTL Exemptions

• Pilot unions seek contempt proceedings against DGCA for granting IndiGo exemptions from Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) norms.
• Unions allege DGCA provided relaxations beyond the agreed framework and that IndiGo's flight cancellations were due to its own actions.
• The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the DGCA regarding the plea.
• DGCA defends its decision, stating it has statutory authority for limited exemptions and that IndiGo's exemption is temporary, reviewed bi-weekly, and valid until February.

Why It Matters: Court scrutinizes DGCA's IndiGo exemptions, affecting pilot safety and flight reliability.