Air India has incurred a substantial penalty of ₹1.10 crore following safety violations observed on specific long-range terrain critical routes. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) officially confirmed these breaches and imposed the corresponding fine. Despite the confirmation, detailed information regarding the specific incident and the breakdown of the penalty is yet to be disclosed by the DGCA.
In a separate incident, IndiGo found itself facing a fine of ₹1.20 crore. This penalty stemmed from an incident in which passengers from one of IndiGo’s flights ventured onto the tarmac and commenced consuming food. Civil aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia expressed strong disapproval of this occurrence, categorizing it as unacceptable. As the situation unfolds, further details on both incidents may emerge, shedding light on the specific circumstances surrounding the safety violations and penalties imposed on Air India and IndiGo, respectively.