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Are the skies clearing for air travelers? DGCA issues new SOP amid aviation chaos. (PTI file photo)
In a recent development, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) as Delhi airport faces disruption in air travel due to dense fog and disruptions.
The swift action by the ministry and DGCA comes in response to viral videos showing passengers stranded on the road, impacting IndiGo Airlines and Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA).
Real Time Information Dissemination:
Active flight cancellation:
Reporting and Monitoring:
Emergency ‘war room’:
Show cause notice to IndiGo and CSMIA:
In response to the chaotic scenes, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) issued show cause notices to Indigo Airlines and CSMIA, Mumbai. Failure to respond may result in financial penalties.
Delhi’s CAT III runway progress:
Civil Aviation Minister, Jyotiraditya Scindia shared the progress at Delhi airport on Twitter. Runway 29L is CAT III operational, allowing landings in low visibility. Efforts are underway to make the third runway CAT III compliant.
Passenger Compensation Crisis:
Despite CAR, passengers continue to face problems in receiving refunds and proper communication from airlines in the event of disruption. The Ministry emphasizes on adherence to the guidelines on compensation for delayed or canceled flights.
As fog continues to disrupt flight operations over North India, the aviation sector is facing challenges, and these new SOPs are aimed at providing clarity and assistance to passengers during adverse weather conditions. Will these measures be enough to deal with the storm? only time will tell.
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