DGCA gives waiver to IndiGo from new pilot rest rules

IndiGo is likely to receive a partial waiver from the DGCA on new pilot rest-duty norms after a severe operational meltdown forced over a thousand flight cancellations. The second phase of the rules, effective from November, limits night landings and significantly increased crew requirements. IndiGo, which failed to plan for the transition, is now facing a pilot shortage due to inadequate hiring and delayed training.