In a statement issued on December 5, ALPA India said the Ministry’s decision—communicated after a meeting with pilot bodies earlier in the day—undermines the court-mandated requirement to enforce scientifically backed fatigue-mitigation standards.
The association said holding the revised Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) on FDTL in abeyance “places pilots and passengers at heightened risk by delaying essential fatigue protections.” It urged the Ministry and the aviation regulator to implement the court’s order “in both letter and spirit” and prioritise safety over commercial considerations.
The revised FDTL norms were expected to introduce tighter controls on duty hours and rest periods, aligning India’s rules more closely with global fatigue-risk management practices.
Meanwhile, Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi issued a passenger advisory stating that IndiGo flight operations are “steadily resuming” after a disruption that led to more than 1,000 flight cancellations.
The airport said operations are “getting back to normalcy” and advised passengers to verify their flight status before heading to the airport. “We are glad to update that IndiGo flight operations are now steadily resuming… Please check the status of your booking and flight before leaving from home,” the advisory said.
IndiGo had faced widespread cancellations and delays over the past few days, disrupting schedules across major airports.
