Pahalgam terror attack: DGCA issues guidelines to Indian airlines amid Pakistan airspace closure

Pahalgam terror attack: DGCA issues guidelines to Indian airlines amid Pakistan airspace closure

South Asia | The DGCA has issued guidelines to Indian airlines due to Pakistan's airspace closure. What India's civil aviation regulatory authority said:

Airspace curbs: DGCA issues advisory to airlines on passenger services due to longer flights

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

Aviation Watchdog Advises Airlines On Passenger Services Amid Airspace Closure

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 time due to the Pakistan airspace closure.

DGCA issues advisory for airlines: Asks to address passenger’s issues during longer flying-time

Delhi, April 26: The Director General of Cilvil Aviation (DGCA) on Saturday issued an advisory to airlines to address passenger’s issues during longer flying-time. It also urged the cariers to providing proper communication and in-flight catering services to passengers as international flights are having longer flying time due to the Pakistan airspace closure.The DGCA has issued an advisory on passenger handling measures in view of airspace rest…

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said that airlines should proactively inform passengers about changed routes, increased block times and the possibility of technical stops at airports. This step has been taken by India's aviation regulator after Pakistan closed its airspace for Indian airlines.

DGCA directs airlines to ensure passenger comfort as Pak shuts airspace

The DGCA has mandated airlines to proactively inform passengers about route changes, extended travel times, and any technical stopovers through check-in, boarding, and digital alerts to ensure clear communication during the airspace disruption.