DGCA slaps Rs 10 lakh fine on Go First for leaving behind passengers
Aviation regulator DGCA on Friday slapped a fine of Rs 10 lakh on India’s Go First airlines for incident where 55 passengers were left behind in a coach at Bangalore airport.
The incident took place on January 9, 2023.
“The airline failed to ensure adequate arrangement for ground handling, preparation of load and trim sheet, flight dispatch & passenger/cargo handling & therefore, enforcement action in the form of penalty of Rs 10 lakhs has been imposed,” said DGCA.
“Perusal of (the) reply of Go First reveals that there was improper communication, coordination between terminal coordinator, commercial staff and crew regarding (the) boarding of passengers in the aircraft,” it added.
