<h1>Airline blames FDTL Phase II mismanagement, seeks exemptions as regulator orders safety roadmap, passenger safeguards, frequent reports</h1> A major airline informed the aviation regulator that recent large-scale flight cancellations and delays stem from mismanagement of the second phase of Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) norms and requested temporary exemptions from certain FDTL requirements for specific aircraft operations until February 10, 2026. The civil aviation ministry and regulator have mandated advance passenger notification of cancellations, strict real-time monitoring, increased passenger-handling manpower, and measures to prevent airfare spikes. The regulator ordered a detailed roadmap on crew recruitment, training, roster restructuring, safety-risk assessments, and mitigation measures, plus progress reports every 15 days. Pilot associations allege deficient resource planning and pressure to dilute FDTL standards.