DGCA will amend rules to deal with future Gaikwads, says AI

April 07, 2017 15:38

Air India has finally succumbed to pressure by the government and lifted the fly ban on Shiv Sena MP Rajendra Gaikwad. Other private airlines will also comply.

Air India says it has accepted the Sena's MP's letter of regret to the civil aviation minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju, dated April 6.

The airlines said to deal with unruly passengers in an effective manner in future, an amendment to CAR (Civil Aviation Requirements) is being drafted by the DGCA.

The Civil aviation ministry then wrote a letter to Air India to withdraw the ban on Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad.

Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad today again tried to book tickets on Air India flights, but the airline rejected the booking.

This is the seventh attempt on the part of the Sena MP to book a flight on Air India, which barred him from flying after he assaulted the airline's staffer.

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