Pilot resignation: Akasa blames DGCA for inaction

AKASA AIR has accused aviation regulator DGCA of causing it financial and operational hardship by not intervening to stop pilots from abruptly quitting and disrupting operations, according to its legal filing made in the Delhi High Court.

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Nearly 43 pilots have recently quit Akasa without serving their notice, leading to cancellation of 24 flights daily for the airline. The 18-month-old airline contends that its contractual agreements with pilots remain valid and is now suing the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for not intervening in the public interest to mitigate the disruptions, the filing, which was reviewed by Reuters, noted.