Air India is planning to deploy additional pilots for its Boeing 787 Dreamliner operations on western routes as airspace restrictions continue to impact flight paths. The move comes in response to longer flight durations and operational complexities caused by rerouting over restricted regions.
With limited access to certain western air corridors, flights from India to Europe and North America are now taking longer alternative routes. This has increased duty time for crew members, making it necessary for the airline to assign more pilots per flight to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
The airline is focusing on strengthening its Dreamliner operations, which are widely used on long-haul international routes. By increasing pilot deployment, Air India aims to maintain schedule reliability while minimizing delays and crew fatigue amid the evolving airspace situation.
This step reflects the airline’s proactive approach to managing operational challenges while continuing to provide seamless connectivity between India and key global destinations.
