An IndiGo flight from Hyderabad to Mumbai was delayed by 37 minutes after the First Officer failed to report on time because he had just completed another flight that arrived late. The aircraft, originally scheduled to depart at 2:25 p.m., finally took off at 3:02 p.m. IndiGo explained that assigning a replacement pilot would have taken longer since rosters are planned in advance, so the airline opted to wait. Passengers expressed frustration on social media over the delay. Aviation officials noted that both pilots must be present before a flight can depart, emphasizing the importance of strict reporting schedules. Similar pilot-related delays have affected IndiGo in the past, including incidents in Bengaluru and Indore, caused by traffic and late incoming flights.
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