Domestic airlines can fly with 60% capacity: Govt

The government has allowed airlines to increase flights up to 60 per cent of their total capacity, against the previous cap of one-third capacity, aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation said. On June 26, the Centre had allowed the airlines to operate a maximum of 45 per cent of their pre-covid domestic flights. A senior government official said data has proved that air travel is the safest mode of transport due to its controlled access and complete traceability.