Key Points
Flight delays: Delhi Airport faced significant challenges on Sunday, with numerous flight diversions and one of its most severe disruptions..
The Minister of Civil Aviation of India, Jyotiraditya Scindia, has directed Delhi Airport to promptly expedite the operationalisation of the CAT III-enabled 4th runway, in addition to the existing CAT III-enabled runway, to obtain the required approvals...
He has also assured, via his post on X, that all stakeholders are diligently working to minimise. unruly behaviour. in response to these challenges are deemed unacceptable and will be dealt with firmly in accordance with existing legal provisions, he said.. Scindia posted on X, stating that Delhi experienced unprecedented fog, resulting in fluctuating visibility levels for several hours..
Delhi Airport has been urged to expedite the activation of the CAT III-enabled 4th runway, supplementing the existing CAT III-enabled runway, to meet the satisfaction of DGCAIndia and secure necessary approvals.DGCA will release a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for airlines, focusing on improved communication and passenger facilitation to minimise discomfort resulting from flight cancellations and delays caused by adverse weather conditions...
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