Overreach during flight: On the DGCA and passenger ban rules
20 Feb 2026
DGCA proposes amendments to empower airlines to ban unruly passengers up to 30 days, raising concerns about potential overreach.
Daily analysis from The Hindu & Indian Express.
DGCA proposes amendments to empower airlines to ban unruly passengers up to 30 days, raising concerns about potential overreach.
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