Akasa Air Flight Shock: This weekend Akasa Air canceled 15 flights without prior notice. After DGCA’s warning, questions are being raised – was this a system failure or is there some big operational secret hidden? Passengers in panic, airlines silent.
New Delhi. When people in India reached the airport on weekend morning to catch their flights, both surprise and anger were visible on many faces. The reason was- Akasa Air Flight Cancellation. The airline canceled 15 of its scheduled flights without any official explanation. Travelers from big cities like Pune, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kolkata and Agartala were either stranded at the airport or had to cancel their trips.
Why were the flights suddenly cancelled? What was the reason for Akasa Air?
The airline has not given any clear statement yet, but aviation industry experts say that there could be many reasons behind this-
- Error in crew scheduling
- aircraft shortage
Problem of regulatory compliance as per DGCA rules
It is noteworthy that in August 2024, DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) had sent a show cause notice to Akasa Air. At the time, the DGCA had cited several “serious deficiencies” in the airline’s training and operational procedures.
- Now that Akasa Air has canceled 15 flights, the same old warning from DGCA is in discussion again.
Which flights were cancelled? Which cities were affected?
- The biggest impact of this cancellation was on the flights of Bengaluru, Pune, Delhi and Kolkata.
- Many passengers’ flights were canceled just hours before boarding.
- Someone had to attend a wedding, someone had to attend a business meeting, but everyone’s plans were put on hold.
What should passengers do now? (Refund or Rebooking?)
As per DGCA rules, if the airline cancels your flight, you have two options-
- full refund
- Re-booking on another flight
- Akasa Air’s website also states that passengers will be given “full refund” or “free re-booking” for canceled flights.
- If you do not get a response, you can lodge a complaint by visiting the DGCA Complaint Portal.
Is there any connection between DGCA’s warning and these cancellations?
- The question now on everyone’s mind is – is this sudden cancellation of Akasa Air the result of the same operational negligence that the DGCA had earlier pointed out?
- Or is it just a technical or crew management glitch?
- Although the airline has maintained silence, it has proved to be a big headache for the passengers.
Lesson for travelers – what to do before a flight?
Experts recommend that before any weekend or peak season travel-
- Double check your flight status,
- Check “My Bookings” section online,
- And if necessary, have alternative travel plans ready.
Stability is needed not only in the air but also on the ground.
- This incident at Akasa Air makes it clear that airline operations are not just about “flying”.
- This is a complex system, in which every small mistake can have a big impact.