DGCA Tightens Rules: Misbehavior on Flights, Airports to Face Strict Action

• DGCA implements stricter policy against unruly behavior on flights and at airports, effective February 2026.
• New Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) categorize misconduct by severity, from verbal harassment to life-threatening acts.
• Penalties include flying bans ranging from three months for minor offenses to two years or more for serious security threats.
• Airlines can impose immediate 30-day bans for specific acts like smoking or tampering with emergency equipment.
• A coordinated no-fly list will be shared between airlines and DGCA; passengers have a 60-day appeal window.