DGCA Issues Advisory to Airlines on Passenger Handling Steps

Aviation watchdog DGCA on Saturday issued an advisory to airlines on providing proper communication and in-flight catering services to passengers as international flights are having longer flying times due to the Pakistan airspace closure.

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Pakistan has closed its airspace for Indian airlines, resulting in longer flying hours for their international flights, especially those flying out from northern Indian cities, including Delhi.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued an advisory on passenger handling measures given airspace restrictions resulting in extended flight durations and technical stops.

The advisory focuses on five main areas -- pre-flight passenger communication, in-flight catering and comfort, medical preparedness and alternate aerodromes, customer service and support readiness, and intra-departmental coordination.

DGCA said that due to recent developments involving international airspace closures and overflight restrictions, airline operations have been impacted.