IndiGo's Rahul Bhatia says pilot duty rules make aviation 'uncompetitive', calls for review

IndiGo's managing director Rahul Bhatia seeks a review of pilot flight duty rules. He stated these norms reduce cockpit productivity and increase airline costs. Revised rules implemented in November 2025 caused widespread flight disruptions for IndiGo. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation revised rules to reduce pilot fatigue. Bhatia argued for global best practices to maintain competitiveness in aviation.

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