The MP also pointed out that the completion timeline for wide-body aircraft stretches into 2027-28. (PTI)
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Punjab MP Slams Air India: Broken Seats, Non-Functional Screens on Long-Haul Flights

  • Congress MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla writes to Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu regarding poor Air India long-haul flight conditions.
  • Passengers on flights to Vancouver, Toronto, and Australia face broken seats, non-functional screens, and poor cabin maintenance despite high fares.
  • Aujla highlights increasing complaints from the Punjabi and North Indian diaspora about unsatisfactory onboard conditions on 12-15 hour journeys.
  • MP urges immediate upgrading of the long-haul fleet and improved facilities, stating the diaspora deserves world-class service.
  • While Air India has a modernization program, its completion by 2027-28 means passengers endure discomfort, prompting a call for interim measures.

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