Air India Receives Ministry Notice for 20-Hour Flight Delay

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:45pm on 31 May 2024,Friday India

Air India has been issued a notice by the Aviation Ministry after a 20-hour delay on a Delhi-San Francisco flight. Passengers were seen lying in an aerobridge corridor and reported fainting due to lack of air-conditioning. The flight was initially delayed due to operational reasons, and subsequent flight duty time limitations extended the delay. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) criticized Air India for not providing adequate care for passengers and demanded an explanation within three days. About 200 passengers were affected, with many feeling unwell in the intense heat.

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