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Aviation safety regulator DGCA has suspended four Flight Operations Inspectors (FOIs) over the massive disruptions in IndiGo’s operations, which led to thousands of flight cancellations and left lakhs of passengers stranded across airports. FOIs are senior officials within the Directorate General
IndiGo CEO and senior officials have been asked by the DGCA to submit their detailed report on flight disruptions.
IndiGo flight cancellations are under scrutiny as India's aviation regulator orders a 5% cut in their flight schedule
That lack of planning triggered at least 2,000 flight cancellations in November by IndiGo.
Airline Pilots’ Association of India (ALPA India) President Sam Thomas had earlier alleged that the disruptions are artificially created to pressurise DGCA.
In November, too, around 62% of Indigo flights were cancelled due to crew constraints.
IndiGo recorded an On Time Performance (OTP) of just 35% on December 2, as per official data.
Akasa Air, IndiGo and KLM were among the carriers that cancelled several flights on Monday due to concerns over the ash.
The new norms will require airlines to offer passengers a 'Look-in' option for 48 hours to book flight tickets.
The regulator has now formally advised Indian carriers to conduct inspections and submit compliance reports to the DGCA and relevant regional offices
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