'More restrictive compared to global standards': IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet oppose DGCA cabin crew rest rules

Major Indian airlines, namely IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet, have pushed back against new cabin crew rest rules proposed by DGCA in October 2025. Th.

IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet call DGCA's proposed cabin crew rest regulations ‘more restrictive’ than global norms

IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet have criticised the new cabin crew rest norms as “more restrictive”. The FIA recommends ...
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IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet flag concerns over DGCA cabin crew norms: ‘More restrictive than Global standards’

IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet have opposed DGCA’s draft cabin crew rest rules, calling them “more restrictive” than global standards and lacking operational flexibility.

Indigo, A-I, SpiceJet say FDTL norms 'more restrictive' than global norms

The Federation of Indian Airlines, representing IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet, has told the DGCA that the draft rules should ...
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SpiceJet to furlough 150 cabin crew amid funding efforts

Under-pressure Indian low-cost carrier Spicejet is to furlough 150 cabin crew staff during the off-peak travel season as it continues to battle financial challenges. SpiceJet is reportedly subject to ...

Now, airlines oppose relaxed duty norms for cabin crew

Airlines oppose DGCA's proposed duty norms for cabin crew, citing concerns over productivity, competitiveness, and operational challenges.

Airlines call DGCA cabin crew rest draft rules too restrictive, seek global alignment

The Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA), which represents IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet, has made various recommendations to the aviation watchdog and stressed the need for having ...