Overview
- The DGCA withdrew the instruction that barred substituting weekly rest with accumulated leave, citing operational disruptions and airline representations.
- The reversal took effect immediately, according to the official order dated December 5.
- The step is intended to give carriers flexibility to re-roster crews and steady schedules during a staffing crunch.
- IndiGo’s operational crisis has led to thousands of cancellations and widespread delays across India, intensifying pressure on flight operations.
- Officials described the measure as temporary and focused on maintaining continuity and stability of operations.