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The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday (December 12) sacked four Flight Operations Inspectors in relation to IndiGo's recent flight disruptions and cancellations, sources told CNBC-TV18.
Flight Operations Inspectors are responsible for overseeing airline safety, pilot training and operational compliance.
The aviation watchdog DGCA has stepped up scrutiny of the crisis-hit airline and stationed its officials at the carrier's headquarters to monitor the operations.
CEO Pieter Elbers was also summoned before an inquiry panel on a day when the airline announced a compensation of ₹10,000 in the form of travel vouchers to affected passengers. He will appear before the DGCA today as well.
IndiGo, on its part, said it is expected to operate 1,950 flights carrying around 3 lakh passengers, while airports reported flight cancellations.
The civil aviation ministry has also directed the airline, which generally operates around 2,300 flights, to reduce its winter schedule by 10% after the domestic carrier grappled with disruptions and cancellations beginning this month.
Enhancing oversight, DGCA officials were monitoring IndiGo's operations, refunds, and other processes from the airline's headquarters.
Flight Operations Inspectors are responsible for overseeing airline safety, pilot training and operational compliance.
The aviation watchdog DGCA has stepped up scrutiny of the crisis-hit airline and stationed its officials at the carrier's headquarters to monitor the operations.
CEO Pieter Elbers was also summoned before an inquiry panel on a day when the airline announced a compensation of ₹10,000 in the form of travel vouchers to affected passengers. He will appear before the DGCA today as well.
IndiGo, on its part, said it is expected to operate 1,950 flights carrying around 3 lakh passengers, while airports reported flight cancellations.
The civil aviation ministry has also directed the airline, which generally operates around 2,300 flights, to reduce its winter schedule by 10% after the domestic carrier grappled with disruptions and cancellations beginning this month.
Enhancing oversight, DGCA officials were monitoring IndiGo's operations, refunds, and other processes from the airline's headquarters.
