AI to begin push-back of aircraft 15 minutes before departure

New Delhi: After missing their scheduled slot following the DGCA guidelines, Air India has decided to begin the push-back of flights 15 minutes ahead of their scheduled departure.
"Air India has decided to increase its push-back time as per the DGCA guidelines," an AI spokesperson said today.
Yesterday, due to strict implementation of DGCA guidelines by the Air Traffic Control (ATC), many flights were delayed by 30 minutes to one hour after they failed to begin push-back of the aircraft 15 minutes before their scheduled departure.
22/07/10 ZeeNews

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