IndiGo's Pilot Hiring Slowest Among Major Carriers Post-Pandemic

• IndiGo recorded the slowest cockpit crew addition among major Indian carriers post-pandemic, despite its fleet expansion.
• Between FY22 and FY24, IndiGo's pilot strength grew 32.9%, while Tata group airlines nearly doubled their combined pilot count.
• IndiGo's pilot growth (32.9%) closely matched its fleet expansion (33.1%), unlike Air India, which significantly boosted pilots (90%+) for similar fleet growth.
• Revised Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) norms caused over 1,000 IndiGo flight cancellations due to crew shortages.
• IndiGo plans to hire 900 additional pilots by next year to address operational stress and crew shortages.

Why It Matters: IndiGo's slow pilot growth impacts its operations and future stability.