IndiGo plans to hire over 1,000 pilots after December's crew crunch

2026-02-14 - 03:15

India's largest airline, IndiGo, is hiring over 1,000 pilots to address operational disruptions caused by pilot shortages. The recruitment drive follows a December incident where over 5,000 flights were cancelled. The airline is also adjusting network planning and increasing standby crew to manage its rapid fleet expansion.