IndiGo Flight (symbolic image)
The DGCA has announced a new rule on Indigo’s refusal to travel on flights in recent days. Now after a doctor’s examination it will be decided which passenger is eligible to travel in the flight or who is not?
If you too in flight If you like to travel, it is important for you to stay updated with this news. DGCA The rules of air travel have been changed by. Under the new rule (DGCA’s latest rule), Handicapped traveler (disabled passenger) Whether the flight is fit to travel is not determined by the airline companies. But doctors will decide that. If in flight by giving any valid reason in doctor test (flight) Refuses to be allowed to travel, such person will not be allowed to travel from the flight.
The doctor’s advice must be followed
An order issued to airline companies by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the airline’s regulatory authority, says, ‘Airlines shall not deny travel to any passenger on the ground of disability. If an airline feels that a passenger’s health may deteriorate during the flight, the passenger must be examined by a doctor. The doctor will provide information about the passenger’s medical condition. Only the doctor will tell whether the passenger is fit to travel or not. Airlines companies can take a decision only on doctor’s advice.
Why was this decision taken?
It may be mentioned here that this decision of DGCA has come after the incident that took place at Ranchi airport. Where Indigo refused to allow a disabled child to board the flight. The incident was also heavily protested. The DGCA has also imposed a fine of Rs 5 lakh for Indigo’s action.
Indigo fined Rs 5 lakh
In a clarification issued by IndiGo, it was said that the disabled child was not allowed to board the Ranchi-Hyderabad flight keeping in mind the safety of the passengers. The child looked very frightened. After this, the DGCA came down hard on IndiGo and imposed a penalty of Rs 5 lakh, saying that the behavior of IndiGo employees was wrong and made the situation worse.