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.