The Airline Pilots’ Association of India (ALPA) has expressed serious concerns to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) regarding the delay in fully implementing the Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) framework. This framework is crucial for regulating duty hours and ensuring adequate rest for flight crews. ALPA warns that the ongoing granting of operational 'variations' to airlines undermines these safety measures and increases pilot fatigue. They advocate for a clear timeline to eliminate these variations and restore mandatory weekly rest norms, cautioning that substituting these with leave provisions could lead to long-term health risks for pilots. Furthermore, ALPA calls for enhanced transparency in fatigue risk monitoring, including quarterly fatigue report submissions by airlines and public disclosure of key indicators. The letter also highlights recent pilot fatalities and operational disruptions, emphasizing the need for stricter enforcement of fatigue management regulations. The call for reforms comes in the wake of significant operational challenges faced by airlines, particularly following a crisis at IndiGo, which saw over 1,000 flight cancellations in a single day, prompting a reevaluation of safety protocols.