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Many IndiGo flights across country delayed, DGCA seeks explanation: Report

DGCA has taken strong cognizance against IndiGo and sought a clarification/ explanation behind the massive flight delays nationwide, DGCA officials told ANI

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BS Web Team New Delhi
Several IndiGo flights across the country delayed after the non-availability of crew members, said a news agency on Sunday.

Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has taken strong cognizance against IndiGo and sought a clarification/ explanation behind the massive flight delays nationwide, DGCA officials told ANI.

In the past few months, crew discontent has been brewing amid IndiGo over Covid-related  pay cuts. The post-Omicron revival in domestic traffic has been sharply hit by surging fuel prices that forced airlines to raise airfares. 

Only 45 per cent of IndiGo flights were able to operate on time on Saturday, showed data from Union
Topics : IndiGo

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