India, Oct. 17 -- The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has revised duty time and rest regulations for cabin crew across Indian airlines to enhance flight safety and improve working conditions.

The revised Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) comes amid growing concerns within the aviation industry over increasing flight schedules and fatigue-related risks among crew, particularly on long-haul routes.

Under the revised norms, cabin crew can operate a maximum of eight to ten hours in any 24-hour period, depending on the number of landings and type of operation. For long-haul (flights between six to 14 hours) or ultra-long-range flights (flights over 14 hours), the duty period can stretch up to 17 to 21 hours, but only if the airl...