What the sharp reduction in flights at Mumbai airport means for passengers

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The ministry of civil aviation enforced a cut in slots in peak and non-peak hours at Mumbai airport after repeated complaints of flight delays..

On Time Performance is a contentious issue in Indian skies with incidences of accusations and counter-accusations including suspension of employees in the past.S)..

The airport has been at the receiving end due to recurring delays with passengers complaining of being inside the aircraft awaiting clearances and in some cases late arrival of incoming aircraft..

Some of the delays are consequential due to weather issues delaying inbound flights and a sudden spurt in arrivals which impact consequential departures after a while..

From an airline perspective, cancellations with immediate effect mean reaccommodation passengers on other flights, other airlines or processing cancellations and refunds..

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