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Pilot duty exemptions weigh in heavy on DGCAs summer plan

Aviation authorities are finalizing summer flight schedules, with pilot availability a key concern. Airlines' requests for extensions on flight duty time limitations are under review, impacting potential flight numbers. Exemptions are crucial for carriers like Air India and IndiGo to manage longer routes and night operations, but safety concerns over crew fatigue loom large.

23 Feb 2026 4:16 am