Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:16pm on 29 Feb 2024,Thursday India
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) imposed a hefty fine of ₹30 lakh on Air India for the absence of adequate wheelchairs at Mumbai airport, resulting in the tragic death of an 80-year-old passenger. The incident occurred on February 12 when the elderly passenger suffered a fatal heart attack after walking 1.5 km due to the unavailability of a wheelchair. Despite receiving a show cause notice, Air India failed to comply with regulations, prompting the DGCA to take stringent action. An advisory has been issued to all airlines to ensure the availability of wheelchairs for passengers in need.
