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Steps to deal with airline operations during fog

          New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has taken additional measures to deal with airline operations during fog. In order to strengthen the continued regulatory coordination, Nodal officers of DGCA are coordinating with officials of DIAL, AAI and airlines on daily basis to review the schedule operations of domestic airlines during fog period. In the event of delays, DIAL is being directed ensuring all passenger amenities. Depending on weather, airlines are rescheduling the flights on daily basis and informing the passengers well in advance through their call centers and SMS. AAI has been advised to give priority departure clearance to flights operating to critical airfields viz. Allahabad, Jammu, Kanpur, Leh, Pathankot, Srinagar, etc. which have sunset restriction. Service providers have been advised to keep the airport equipment serviceable. Daily information is being obtained from airlines with regard to rostering of Cat III complaint aircraft and Cat III trained pilots to/from IGI Airport. Data is being generated, which will be used for future planning and necessary corrective measures.
-Dec 30, 2008