Air India allowed to temporarily extend duty, rest for long-haul crew, memo shows

Air India Pilot Duty Extension: Air India can extend pilot duty hours temporarily. This is due to the Pakistan airspace ban. The aviation regulator approved the change. It affects long-haul flights using Airbus and Boeing jets. The move addresses increased flight times. Air India faces higher fuel costs. Pilots have expressed concerns about workload. The regulator is monitoring the situation.