SpiceJet can operate only 50% of its total flights for the next eight weeks, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had ordered on July 27.
The airline will be monitored more during this period.
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“In view of the findings various spot checksinspection and Reply to show cause notice For continued sustenance of safe and reliable air transport service offered by M/s SpiceJet, the number of departures of M/s SpiceJet is hereby limited to 50% of the number of departures approved under Summer Schedule 2022 for a period of 8 weeks. The date of issue of this order,” said the order issued by Manish Kumar, Joint Director General of Civil Aviation.
Any flight over 50% during the next eight weeks will be permitted only if the airline is able to demonstrate that it has sufficient technical support and financial resources to operate such increased capacity safely and efficiently. Huh.
the order is as follows Show cause notice The DGCA acted on the airline earlier this month over “outrageous” safety standards after several incidents in the middle of the flight. The airline had till Tuesday to respond to the notice.