Several IndiGo flights across the country were delayed on Saturday due to a shortage of crew members. Around 50 flights were disrupted on the IndiGo network on Saturday even as the ministry of aviation said 55 per cent domestic flights were impacted. According to sources, a significant number of cabin crew members took sick leave as they went for an Air India recruitment drive.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) took cognizance of the issue and ordered the airline to issue a clarification as to the delays, officials said.
Officials of DGCA said the regulatory body had taken strong cognizance against IndiGo and sought a clarification behind the massive delays countrywide.
Several IndiGo flights across the country delayed after the non-availability of crew members. pic.twitter.com/8km8evAQY1— ANI (@ANI) July 3, 2022
There has been a demand for airline tickets as Covid-19 cases recorded a major dip over the past month or so. IndiGo on Friday (July 1) started operating additional flights on Delhi-Leh, Delhi-Srinagar and Lucknow-Pantnagar routes to cater to increased demand for travel to Ladakh, Uttarakhand and Kashmir.
“We are pleased to strengthen our network by adding frequencies on Delhi-Leh, Delhi-Srinagar and Lucknow-Pantnagar routes, catering to increased demand for travel to Ladakh, Uttarakhand and Kashmir,” said Sanjay Kumar, chief strategy and revenue officer, IndiGo.
(With PTI inputs)
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