Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:30pm on 16 Feb 2024,Friday India
80-year-old Air India passenger passed away at Mumbai airport after choosing to walk due to a shortage of wheelchairs. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued a show cause notice to Air India, citing non-compliance with regulations. The airline explained the shortage and advised the passenger to wait, but he collapsed during immigration. Air India has seven days to respond to the notice. The DGCA issued a broader advisory to all airlines, emphasizing the need for an adequate number of wheelchairs to prevent similar incidents in the future.
