IndiGo removes altitude restriction on the snag hit planes

Flying at 30,000 feet was leading to more fuel consumption but no solution to engine problems

IndiGo has removed the restriction on altitude for its Airbus A320neo fleet, despite persistent teething problems. The move comes after engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney informed the airlines that the restriction on altitude won’t increase the durability of the air seal around the No 3 bearing compartment.

Footage from flight tracker website Flightradar24 showed that GoAir, the other Indian airline which operates A320neos, was still adhering to the altitude restriction.

In a notification to pilots, which was reviewed by Bussiness Standard, Indigo said, “From September 1, planning of cruising flight levels will be as earlier on performance, environmental and other common factors