Air India flouts CAR norms, DGCA slaps Rs 10 lakh fine for violating passenger facility norms
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has levied a fine of Rs 10 lakh on Air India for its failure to adhere to regulations pertaining to facilities that are required to be provided to passengers.
Following inspections at Delhi, Kochi and Bangalore airports, the aviation regulator found out that Air India was not in compliance with the relevant Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR). Subsequently, a show-cause notice was issued to Air India on November 3.
Air India in violation of CAR provisions
According to the statement issued by DGCA on Wednesday (November 22), based on Air India’s response to the show-cause notice, the airline was found to be in violation of CAR provisions.
