The Directorate General of Civil Aviation on Friday withdrew its instructions to airlines on weekly rest for the crew after IndiGo’s operations were disrupted for the fourth consecutive day.

The regulator said it was necessary to review the provision, which states that “no leave shall be substituted for weekly rest”, in view of the disruptions and requests from airlines to ensure continuity and stability of operations.

The instructions were withdrawn after a shortage of pilots and crew disrupted flights operated by IndiGo beginning Tuesday. The airline had not made sufficient adjustments to its roster to accommodate new government regulations.

The revised rostering norms issued by the regulator in January 2024 after concerns about pilot fatigue were meant to take effect on J

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