Mumbai: Most flight cancellations in 2012 happened due to technical problems. Data published by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) shows that, most number of flights are cancelled due to technical glitches. The next big reason for cancellations is commercial, followed by consequential cancellations. Weather related cancellations contribute to only about 11 percent of cancellations.
The data shows that of all the domestic flights delays, 40.6 percent were cancelled due to technical problems faced by the aircraft. Airport officials said that this shows how often aircraft suffer glitches which are big enough for the flight to be cancelled. "This reflects poorly on the maintenance of the aircraft by airlines," said an official at Mumbai airport.
28/04/13 Chinmayi Shalya/Times of India
