Pilot: IndiGo Faked Data with Cancellations to Avoid FDTL Rules

• IndiGo pilot claims the airline intentionally cancelled flights to create fake data and pressure the DGCA over new Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) norms.
• The pilot alleges IndiGo aimed to "arm twist" the regulator, despite pilots being willing to fly, and prioritizes profit over safety.
• Hundreds of IndiGo flights have been cancelled amid an ongoing operational crisis, impacting passengers nationwide.
• New FDTL norms, effective November 1, increased pilot rest and limited night operations to combat fatigue.
• The DGCA has temporarily paused some new FDTL rules for IndiGo until February 10 to stabilize the situation.

Why It Matters: IndiGo allegedly manipulated flight cancellations to undermine pilot safety regulations.