TMC MP Saket Gokhale raises concerns over IndiGo flight delays due to lack of crew members
Trinamool Congress (TMC) representative Saket Gokhale has heightened concerns at the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) concerning the persisting flight delays plaguing IndiGo Airlines, primarily stemming from issues with crew availability.
Directly addressing DGCA's director-general, Vikram Dev Dutt, Gokhale pressed for immediate action and sought a detailed account of measures undertaken by the airline within a week.
Concurrently, IndiGo has unveiled a significant development by abolishing fuel surcharges across its domestic and international flights. Effective immediately from January 4, 2024, this decision follows a decline in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices.
Initially imposed due to soaring ATF costs back in October 2023, the elimination of this additional charge is welcomed by passengers.
«IndiGo is delighted to announce the removal of fuel surcharges on both domestic and international flights, effective January 4, 2024. The implementation of these charges in October 2023 was in direct response to the upsurge in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices,» as conveyed by the airline.
This move is expected to particularly benefit passengers utilizing low-cost airlines.
Given that ATF accounts for nearly 40% of an airline's expenses, this decision is expected to alleviate financial burdens on passengers.
Highlighting the urgency of the matter, Gokhale approached the DGCA on January 5, underscoring the consistent last-minute delays experienced by IndiGo passengers. He shared a personal incident where a delay almost resulted in a missed connecting flight.
