Airlines to operate 13,000 flights per week during winters

Indian airlines have already achieved over 55% of pre-COVID capacity with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) approving 12,983 domestic departures for the winter schedule starting today. According to the official data, Indian airlines operated 23,307 departures a week during the winter schedule last year. “These numbers are on the basis of a current approved plan, which can be increased as and when the need arises,” said a senior government official, who did not want to be identified.