Pilots to Delhi HC: DGCA's fatigue rule failure caused IndiGo meltdown

• Pilots' body (FIP) moves Delhi HC against DGCA for alleged 'wilful non-compliance' of pilot fatigue rules (FDTL).
• The Delhi High Court will hear the contempt petition on December 15.
• FIP claims DGCA's failure to enforce FDTL rules contributed to recent operational meltdowns, like IndiGo's flight cancellations.
• The federation alleges DGCA granted undue relaxations to airlines on FDTL norms, violating previous court undertakings.
• FIP disputes claims of crew shortages, stating pilots are under-utilised despite being available for regular rosters.

Why It Matters: Pilot fatigue rule violations threaten your flight safety and airline reliability.