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Wednesday, 19 August 2015

DGCA asks domestic carriers to clamp down on excessive duty free items to limit fuel burn

New Delhi: Aviation regulator DGCA has asked airlines to stop allowing excessive duty free material and extra crew baggage on board, as part of its efforts to ensure efficient fuel management during flights.

Besides, the carriers are now required to avoid "unwanted extra weight" in order to curb additional fuel burn.

The latest directive is part of a detailed circular on 'Climate Change Initiatives and Local Air Quality Monitoring in Civil Aviation'.

According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), carriers should avoid additional fuel burn on account of unwanted extra weight.
Read news in full 16/08/15 PTI/Daily News & Analysis

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