The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) Friday eased some pilot duty rules with immediate effect after low-cost airline IndiGo was hit by a massive staff crunch, resulting in the cancellation of several flights across the country.

To control the spiralling crisis, the aviation regulator has announced partial relief on pilot duty rules in its latest notification, relaxing a clause which debarred airlines from club leaves with weekly rest.

Referring to its earlier order of “no leave shall be substituted for weekly rest”, the DGCA said that “In view of the ongoing operational disruptions and representations received from various airlines regarding the need to ensure continuity and stability of operations, it has been considered necessary to review the said provision”.

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