The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Wednesday extended the 50% restriction on SpiceJet flights’ summer schedule by a month from September 21 to October 29, according to a new order issued on Wednesday.
The aviation regulator had imposed the restriction on SpiceJet flights on July 27 for a period of eight weeks after the airline reported frequent air safety incidents.
“The review has indicated that there is appreciable reduction in the number of safety incidents. However, as a matter of abundant caution the competent authority has decided that the restriction as imposed in the order dated 27.07.2022 shall continue to be in force till the end of the summer schedule i.e 29.10.2022, in accordance with the powers conferred under rule 19A of the Aircraft Rules, 1937,” said the DGCA order dated September 21.
