News Brief
A plane landing at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai. (Representative Image)
Beginning 26 March, Indian carriers will operate a total of 22,907 weekly domestic flights during the summer schedule, an increase of over 4 per cent than the winter schedule.
According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the number of flights slated to be operated is 4.4 per cent higher compared to 21,941 weekly flights operated in the winter schedule.
The summer schedule 2020 had an approved flight roster of 24,409 flights, while the approved flight strength was 22,980 in 2021.
The summer schedule in 2023 is from 26 March until 28 October, the aviation regulator DGCA maintains.
As many as 11 airlines will be operating domestic services, with maximum weekly flights by IndiGo at 11,465.
The summer schedule 2023 of the scheduled domestic airlines has been finalised by the government after the virtual slot conference meeting held in February this year.
According to the schedule, 22,907 departures per week have been finalised to and from 110 airports.
According to the DGCA, out of these 110 airports — Jeypore, Cooch Behar, Hollongi, Jamshedpur, Pakyong and Mopa (Goa) are the new airports proposed by the scheduled airlines whereas operations from Ziro and Hindon airports are not proposed in the summer schedule 2023.
In terms of airlines, IndiGo had the highest number of flights approved under the schedule. Indigo got approvals for 11,465 flights followed by SpiceJet at 2,240.
Besides, Air India has an approved strength of 2,178 with a growth of 9.45 per cent, Air Asia at 1,456 with a decline of 0.41 per cent, Vistara at 1,856 with a decline of 4.38 per cent.
Support Swarajya's 50 Ground Reports Project & Sponsor A Story
Every general election Swarajya does a 50 ground reports project.
Aimed only at serious readers and those who appreciate the nuances of political undercurrents, the project provides a sense of India's electoral landscape. As you know, these reports are produced after considerable investment of travel, time and effort on the ground.
This time too we've kicked off the project in style and have covered over 30 constituencies already. If you're someone who appreciates such work and have enjoyed our coverage please consider sponsoring a ground report for just Rs 2999 to Rs 19,999 - it goes a long way in helping us produce more quality reportage.
You can also back this project by becoming a subscriber for as little as Rs 999 - so do click on this links and choose a plan that suits you and back us.
Click below to contribute.
Latest