DGCA lets AI pilots fly longer hours as Gulf detours stretch West routes

 Air India pilots are flying longer hours due to rerouted flights amid the Iran war, with the DGCA granting temporary extensions. While understanding the necessity, pilots express concerns about fatigue impacting safety. The airline is implementing measures to mitigate these issues and expedite pilot upgrades to manage the increased flight demands. Air India pilots are flying longer hours due to rerouted flights amid the Iran war, with the DGCA granting temporary extensions. While understanding the necessity, pilots express concerns about fatigue impacting safety. The airline is implementing measures to mitigate these issues and expedite pilot upgrades to manage the increased flight demands.