‘Strict’ action if airlines violate new rules, says Jyotiraditya Scindia

The government will take “very strict” action against airlines if they are found to be violating new rules that have been issued to them to sensitively handle passengers affected by fog-induced flight disruptions, Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Thursday.

Between Sunday and Wednesday, hundreds of flights across the country have been delayed and cancelled due to dense fog.

On Tuesday, the minister had asked the airlines to set up war rooms to address issues of affected passengers immediately.