‘Where are the captains?’: AI, IndiGo in dogfight for pilots; joining bonus up to Rs 50 lakh

As Indian airlines face a dwindling pool of pilots due to updated flight duty regulations, IndiGo and Air India are ramping up their recruitment efforts. IndiGo, in particular, is set to hire 100 new pilots this January, with captains receiving enticing signing bonuses that could soar to ₹50 lakh.