New Flight Rules: Unruly Passengers Face 30-Day Ban, Zero Tolerance Policy

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News18•19-02-2026, 05:46
New Flight Rules: Unruly Passengers Face 30-Day Ban, Zero Tolerance Policy
- •DGCA introduces new 'zero tolerance' rules for unruly passenger behavior on flights.
- •Airlines can now impose an immediate 30-day travel ban without prior inquiry for serious offenses.
- •Penalties categorized into four levels, ranging from 3-month bans for verbal harassment to permanent bans for cockpit intrusion.
- •Offenses like smoking, unauthorized alcohol consumption, or misusing life-saving equipment can lead to a one-month ban.
- •Airlines must establish clear guidelines, complaint systems, and independent committees for incident resolution.
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