SC allows Air India to operate without leaving middle seat vacant in non-scheduled flights

NEW DELHI : The Supreme Court on Monday allowed Air India to operate the non-scheduled flights without leaving middle seats vacant for 10 days up to 6 June. The apex court was hearing a petition filed by the Centre and Air India after Bombay high court questioned why the airline was not keeping the middle seats vacant in non-scheduled flights to fly from Monday.

After 6 June, the airline will operate non-scheduled flights in accordance with the interim order to be passed by the Bombay High Court thereafter.

A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice held that the apex court is not inclined to interfere with the interim order made by the Bombay HC.