The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday revoked the 50 per cent cap on budget carrier SpiceJet’s flights, a source familiar with the aviation regulator’s thinking told DH.
“SpiceJet will be allowed to operate from October 30 at full capacity in the winter session,” the source said on condition of anonymity.
The winter session starts on October 30 and will continue till March 25, 2023.
SpiceJet did not immediately respond to a request seeking comment on the development. DGCA is yet to officially comment on the issue.
The move comes four days after the regulator had directed embattled SpiceJet to undertake analysis of engine oil samples from its Q400 fleet and other inspections, after one of its planes made an emergency landing at Hyderabad airport due to smoke in the cabin.
