The earlier rule had barred airlines from substituting weekly rest with leave for pilots. (Image: IndiGo) Show Quick Read Summary is AI Generated. Newsroom Reviewed

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday withdrew its earlier instructions related to weekly rest for airline crew members. The move comes amid ongoing operational disruptions that led to India’s largest airline, IndiGo, cancelling around 600 flights since Tuesday.

With this withdrawal, airlines can now use leave in place of weekly rest if required. The earlier rule had barred airlines from substituting weekly rest with leave.

“...In view of the ongoing operational disruptions and representations received from various airlines regarding the need to ensure continuity and stability of operations...the in

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