In view of the rising number of Covid-19 cases in several parts of the country, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Wednesday made it mandatory for passengers to follow protocols and have their masks on inside the aircraft.
The aviation regulator asked all Indian airlines to strictly enforce protocol and ensure that passengers are wearing their masks properly, and take action against those to fail to comply with the rules. Surprise inspections and checks will also be carried out at airports and inside aircrafts. The airlines would also have to ensure there is proper sensitisation of passengers through various platforms,
India reported 9,062 coronavirus infections and 36 related deaths in the last 24 hours, according to the daily bulletin by the Union health ministry of health and family welfare (MoHFW).
