Patel denies criticisms against private airlines

New Delhi: Union Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel Tuesday denied charges against private airlines that they did not keep passengers informed about flight delays and cancellations. Speaking in parliament, the minister said domestic airlines generally made requests for a contact phone or mobile number from passengers at the time of booking tickets.
“Passengers of private airlines whose flights were delayed or canceled are being informed through telephone or SMS,” he said.
Patel said in the past three months, Jet Airways canceled 224 flights in November, 181 in December and 165 in January 2008. The number of flights canceled during the same period by SpiceJet was respectively 60, 118 and 55, and of Go Air was 69, 93 and 71.
04/03/08 IANS/Thaindian.com, Thailand

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Categories: Indian Aviation- In General Mar 2008