Aviation Crisis Soars: Union Minister Blamed for Turbulence

YSRCP leader Margani Bharat blames Union Civil Aviation Minister for the aviation crisis, citing unreviewed FDTL rule changes that increased pilot rest time, causing shortages. This led to cancellations and passenger inconvenience. Other airlines reportedly hiked fares amidst the crisis, further impacting travelers.

YSRCP leader Margani Bharat has pointed fingers at Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, holding him accountable for the ongoing aviation crisis in the country.

Bharat claims that the introduction of the new Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) rules, which increased the pilots' mandatory rest period from 36 to 48 hours, was done without a proper departmental review. This abrupt implementation has reportedly led to a significant pilot shortage, crippling the aviation industry.

IndiGo, one of the major airline operators, has suffered widespread flight cancellations due to the sudden need for nearly 900 additional pilots. Bharat also criticized the TDP spokespersons for praising IT Minister Nara Lokesh, who allegedly lacks authority over the aviation sector but is being credited with crisis management efforts.

(With inputs from agencies.)