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Civil Aviation Ministry issues notice to IndiGo and Mumbai Airport

  • A video showing passengers eating on the tarmac at Mumbai Airport went viral on social media on Monday
  • Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia held a midnight meeting with ministry officials, issuing notices seeking explanations from the airline and the airport
  • BCAS warns of potential enforcement actions, including financial penalties

16 Jan 2024

Civil Aviation Ministry issues notice to IndiGo and Mumbai Airport

A video capturing passengers dining on the tarmac at Mumbai Airport circulated on social media, prompting swift action from the Ministry of Civil Aviation's Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS).

On Tuesday, show-cause notices were issued to IndiGo and Mumbai Airport, seeking explanations for the incident. The move came after a midnight meeting chaired by Union Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia with ministry officials.

The BCAS, in its notices, warned of potential enforcement actions, including financial penalties, if the airline and the airport fail to provide satisfactory responses by the end of the day. The incident has sparked concerns over passenger safety and hygiene protocols at airports, leading to heightened scrutiny from aviation authorities.

 

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