DGCA temporarily relaxes pilot flight duty time limitation for long-haul services

The move is aimed at ensuring pilot availability for smooth operations.

Airline regulator DGCA has temporarily relaxed pilot flight duty time limitation (FDTL) for long-haul flights, a senior official said on Tuesday.

The announcement was made by ministry of civil aviation. (Unsplash/ Representational)

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) move is aimed at ensuring pilot availability for smooth operations, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Asangba Chuba Ao, told reporters during a media briefing.