If weather is bad, airlines should factor in alternative destination during flight planning: DGCA

NEW DELHI: Aviation regulator DGCA Friday said that in cases of adverse weather or airport limitation, airlines must factor in the alternative destination during the flight planning stage itself.

The DGCA in a circular said in the past there have been a number of incidents, either during adverse weather conditions or due to airport limitations, wherein the operating crew have declared ‘mayday fuel’ for seeking priority in landing.