The Airline Pilots’ Association of India (ALPA India) has expressed serious concerns regarding the Directorate General of Civil Aviation's (DGCA) ongoing relaxations of Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) regulations. In a letter dated May 1, ALPA highlighted that repeated exemptions have weakened essential fatigue safeguards, potentially jeopardizing flight safety. This warning follows the recent deaths of two pilots—one during scheduled rest in Bali and another during training in Bengaluru. ALPA emphasized that these variations have become the norm, undermining the original intent of the FDTL framework. The association called for a structured program to gradually withdraw these variations and implement FDTL provisions uniformly across airlines. Furthermore, ALPA flagged issues such as reduced weekly rest and low acceptance rates of fatigue reports, urging the DGCA to mandate standardized quarterly fatigue report submissions from airlines. The association stressed that transparency in fatigue reporting is crucial for operational safety and public oversight. ALPA concluded that prioritizing safety over commercial interests is non-negotiable in aviation operations.