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India Airlines Oppose Proposed Cabin Crew Duty Norms — Industry Pushback Against DGCA Draft Rules
India Airlines Oppose Proposed Cabin Crew Duty Norms — Industry Pushback Against DGCA Draft Rules India’s largest carriers, including IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet, have formally opposed recently proposed fatigue management and duty rest regulations for cabin crew issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), arguing that the draft rules are overly restrictive and could disrupt flight operations and long‑term growth. The Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA), which represents the three major carriers, submitted recommendations to the DGCA requesting adjustments to ensure that Indian norms align more closely with...