New pilot rest rules will lead to increase in cost, says airline industry

New rules by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), which come into effect from June 1, will need airlines to increase their pilot strength by 20% within three months or cut flights to conform to the rules. "We all want to ensure safe flying, but the new rules are incredibly limiting and an over-reaction. This will be disruptive as increasing the number of pilots in such a short time is practically impossible," the CEO of an airline said, asking not to be named.
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