New Delhi, Aug. 13 -- The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has pulled up Air India again, this time over its violations of flight time regulations found during a spot check by the aviation watchdog.

The DGCA has issued a warning letter to Air India, advising its management to ensure that highest level of diligence is followed with regards to aviation safety rules.

Air India had operated two Bangalore-London flights (AI133) on May 16 and 17, with each exceeding the mandated 10-hour maximum flight time under DGCA rule, it found during a spot check.

"During a spot check it was observed that Air India operated flights AI133 on May 16 and 17, 2025, both of which surpassed the 10-hour maximum flight time prescribed under Para 6.1...