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unused airport slots of Jet Airways to other domestic airlines on an interim basis, a senior official said Wednesday, amid efforts to
minimise flight disruptions
Cash-strapped Jet Airways, which is looking to raise fresh funds, has grounded at least 47 planes due to non-payment of lease rentals
Besides, many aircraft are on the ground due to other reasons
Against this backdrop, the civil aviation ministry officials on Wednesday held a meeting with representatives of various domestic
"We have to sit with Jet (Airways) and ask them what all are their requirements At the airports slots are limited and they (Jet Airways)
should tell us how many slots they will be using and how many they will not be using," Mr Kharola said
The slots that are not being used can be offered for the additional aircraft, he added
20-25 planes in by April end
"Basically, (it is) a contigency plan for peak season traffic during the summer and that we should be able to provide good service to
operations (of flights), safety and comfort of passengers," Mr Kharola told reporters here.Regarding Jet Airways, DGCA chief B S Bhullar
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