New Pilot Fatigue Rules Lead to Increased Passenger Disruptions in November
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New Pilot Fatigue Rules Lead to Increased Passenger Disruptions in November

In the first full month following the implementation of stricter pilot fatigue rules, over 269,000 domestic air passengers experienced disruptions in November. This figure represents an increase from the previous year, with flight cancellations impacting 112,000 passengers, a significant rise. Delays exceeding two hours affected 156,000 passengers, while denied boarding cases saw a substantial decrease. Airlines, including IndiGo and Air India group, reported the highest numbers of affected passengers, reflecting operational adjustments to comply with new duty time limitations and rest periods.

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