IndiGo has applied proactive strategies and technology to minimise disruptions this monsoon season. Monsoons can be extremely disruptive to flight operations. The heavy rainfall and strong winds can cause flight delays, cancellations, and diversions.
The visibility is often poor, making it difficult for pilots to land or take off safely. The runways and taxiways can become flooded, leading to the closure of the airport. Lightning strikes are a concern, which can hamper flight operations.
The monsoon season increases bird menace around the airport. All these factors combined can lead to significant interferences in flight operations, causing inconvenience to passengers and financial losses to airlines. IndiGo is committed to offering on-time, hassle-free operations always and is taking the following steps to minimize disruptions during this monsoon season.
Proactive inspections of critical aircraft systems: IndiGo understands the importance of ensuring passengers' safety and comfort. The airline takes a proactive approach to inspections of critical aircraft systems, with a dedicated team meticulously ensuring the serviceability of systems such as ice and rain protection, wheels and brakes, navigation, supplemental braking like spoilers and thrust reversers, etc. Maintenance Prioritization & availability of spares: IndiGo takes a proactive approach to maintenance and repairs, giving special emphasis to monsoons.
The airline conducts a pragmatic review of critical spares to ensu.
