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India Approves New Airlines Amid Travel Chaos
(MENAFN) India has authorized three fresh carriers to begin operations, following weeks of extensive flight cancellations that left countless travelers stranded at airports nationwide.
On Tuesday, Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu announced in a social media update that the new entrants will stimulate greater competition in the domestic aviation sector.
“Over the last one week, pleased to have met teams from new airlines aspiring to take wings in Indian skies – Shankh Air, Al Hind Air, and FlyExpress,” Naidu wrote. He further added, “While Shankh Air has already got the NOC [no objection certificate] from Ministry, Al Hind Air and FlyExpress have received their NOCs in this week.”
Earlier in December, severe disruptions left thousands of passengers stranded after India’s largest airline, IndiGo, struggled to comply with Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) introduced on November 1.
At the time, Naidu informed parliament that the chaos at IndiGo stemmed from “internal lapses” involving crew scheduling failures and inadequate planning. He stressed, “We are not taking this situation lightly. We will take strict action… We will set an example for every airline.”
India’s civil aviation watchdog has also cautioned IndiGo about possible punitive measures. The airline currently commands a 60% share of the domestic market and operates more than 2,000 flights daily.
On Tuesday, Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu announced in a social media update that the new entrants will stimulate greater competition in the domestic aviation sector.
“Over the last one week, pleased to have met teams from new airlines aspiring to take wings in Indian skies – Shankh Air, Al Hind Air, and FlyExpress,” Naidu wrote. He further added, “While Shankh Air has already got the NOC [no objection certificate] from Ministry, Al Hind Air and FlyExpress have received their NOCs in this week.”
Earlier in December, severe disruptions left thousands of passengers stranded after India’s largest airline, IndiGo, struggled to comply with Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) introduced on November 1.
At the time, Naidu informed parliament that the chaos at IndiGo stemmed from “internal lapses” involving crew scheduling failures and inadequate planning. He stressed, “We are not taking this situation lightly. We will take strict action… We will set an example for every airline.”
India’s civil aviation watchdog has also cautioned IndiGo about possible punitive measures. The airline currently commands a 60% share of the domestic market and operates more than 2,000 flights daily.
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