Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:17am on 15 Feb 2024,Thursday India
Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport grapples with severe congestion, forcing airlines to cancel 40 flights per day. Post-COVID travel surge intensifies air traffic, causing extended circling times for flights, risking fuel wastage and operational delays. The Airport Authority of India identifies excessive slot distribution, non-adherence to allotted slots, and non-scheduled operations as key challenges. To mitigate congestion, the Ministry of Civil Aviation issues directives to restrict air traffic during peak hours. Airlines like Akasa Air and SpiceJet comply with government directives, canceling numerous flights. Despite the cancellations, the airport operates at full capacity, handling 1000 daily movements amid the congestion crisis.
