Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu was scheduled to address the Lok Sabha at 12 pm today, December 9, on the ongoing IndiGo crisis, a day after
he spoke on the same issue in the Rajya Sabha. While addressing the Lok Sabha on the ongoing IndiGo crisis, the Aviation Minister highlighted key aspects. Here is the crux, along with five key statements made by the Aviation Minister in the Lok Sabha today. 1. Speaking in Lok Sabha on IndiGo crisis, Union Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu says, "Operations are stabilising fast, safety remains fully in force, IndiGo is being held accountable." "Operations are stabilising fast, safety remains fully in force, IndiGo is being held accountable, passengers' convenience and dignity are being protected, and long-term measures are underway to take India's aviation sector more passenger-centric..." "Airports reporting normal conditions": Civil Aviation Minister tells Lok Sabha amid IndiGo chaos - Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Tuesday said that the flight operations were stabilising fast with airports reporting no "crowding or distress". He said that the safety in Civil Aviation remains non-negotiable. Naidu, while speaking in the Lok Sabha, said that IndiGo operated 1,800 flights yesterday, compared with merely 706 on December 5, suggesting the situation was expected to improve. "I would like to inform the House that the disruption caused by IndiGo's operational failures is now rapidly stabilising. IndiGo's daily flight count, which had fallen drastically to 706 on December 5, recovered to 1,800 yesterday and is expected to rise further today. All other airlines continue to operate smoothly across the country. The airports are reporting normal conditions, without crowding or distress. Refunds, baggage tracing, and passengers' support measures remain under supervision by the Ministry," Naidu said while addressing the Lok Sabha. 2. Speaking in Lok Sabha on the IndiGo crisis, Union Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu says, "No airline, however large, will be permitted to cause such hardship to passengers through planning failures, non-compliance..." "IndiGo disruptions are stabilising; all other airlines continue to operate smoothly across the country. Airports across the country are reporting normal conditions, with no crowding or distress. Refunds, baggage tracing and passenger support measures remain under the supervision of the Ministry. DGCA has issued show-cause notices to IndiGo's senior leadership and commenced a detailed enforcement investigation..." 3. 'Safety reforms are essential. Safety in aviation is non-negotiable. IndiGo ordered to issue refunds, IndiGo directed to restructure...': Union Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu. Safety in civil aviation is completely non-negotiable: Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on IndiGo disruptions in Lok Sabha. 4. Government determined to build robust and competitive aviation ecosystem: Union minister Ram Mohan Naidu in Lok Sabha. 5. The Minister said that the government was ensuring accountability as the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued show-cause notices to IndiGo's senior leadership. He assured that strict action, as per the aircraft rules and act, will be taken against the culprits. "At the same time, accountability will be ensured. DGCA has issued show-cause notices to IndiGo's senior leadership and commenced a detailed enforcement investigation. Depending on the outcome, strict and appropriate action, as empowered under the aircraft rules and act, will be taken. No airline will be permitted to cause such hardship to passengers through planning failures and non-compliance with statutory provisions," Naidu said.
With inputs from ANI/PTI.
