DGCA prepares to tackle fog-related flight disruptions, Know plans for smoother air travel

Union Minister of Civil Aviation and Steel, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, addressed concerns related to increased flight cancellations and highlighted the stringent measures in place to ensure compliance with Civil Aviation Rules (CAR)

Union Minister of Civil Aviation and Steel, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, addressed concerns related to increased flight cancellations and highlighted the stringent measures in place to ensure compliance with Civil Aviation Rules (CAR)

According to CAR, airlines are obligated to arrange an immediate alternative connecting flight in the event of cancellations within 1-2 hours of departure

According to CAR, airlines are obligated to arrange an immediate alternative connecting flight in the event of cancellations within 1-2 hours of departure

For delays beyond 5 to 6 hours, airlines must provide passengers with a hotel stay, a refund, and the next available flight

For delays beyond 5 to 6 hours, airlines must provide passengers with a hotel stay, a refund, and the next available flight

Gen. (Dr) V. K. Singh (Retd), Minister of State in the Ministry of Civil Aviation, recently provided insights into the steps taken by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to address fog-related challenges

Gen. (Dr) V. K. Singh (Retd), Minister of State in the Ministry of Civil Aviation, recently provided insights into the steps taken by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to address fog-related challenges

These actions include special audits of CAT II/III ILS facilities, inspections to secure critical areas at aerodromes, and directives to airlines regarding flight schedules and crew qualifications

These actions include special audits of CAT II/III ILS facilities, inspections to secure critical areas at aerodromes, and directives to airlines regarding flight schedules and crew qualifications

Despite a 20% increase in total flights, cancellations dropped from 0.09% in 2021-2022 to 0.05% in 2022-2023

Despite a 20% increase in total flights, cancellations dropped from 0.09% in 2021-2022 to 0.05% in 2022-2023

The government has unveiled plans to further enhance preparedness for fog conditions with a multi-pronged approach

The government has unveiled plans to further enhance preparedness for fog conditions with a multi-pronged approach

Regular surveillance of facilities such as aerodromes, air navigation services, and meteorological equipment to ensure compliance with regulations

Regular surveillance of facilities such as aerodromes, air navigation services, and meteorological equipment to ensure compliance with regulations

Audits of fog-affected airports to guarantee uninterrupted air navigation services, secure critical areas, and enhance aerodrome lighting facilities

Audits of fog-affected airports to guarantee uninterrupted air navigation services, secure critical areas, and enhance aerodrome lighting facilities

Directives to airlines to make necessary changes in flight schedules, deploy CAT II/III qualified crew, adhere to passenger handling norms during delays, and position Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AME) at diversion airports

Directives to airlines to make necessary changes in flight schedules, deploy CAT II/III qualified crew, adhere to passenger handling norms during delays, and position Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AME) at diversion airports

Close monitoring and review of the entire preparedness drive by the government before the onset of the fog period

Close monitoring and review of the entire preparedness drive by the government before the onset of the fog period