DGCA imposes Rs 5 lakh fine on IndiGo for denying boarding to specially abled child

New Delhi, 28/5: Aviation regulator DGCA on Saturday said it has imposed a fine of Rs 5 lakh on IndiGo airline for denying boarding to a specially abled child at Ranchi airport on May 7.

 

 

IndiGo had on May 9 said the boy was denied permission to board the Ranchi-Hyderabad flight as he was “visibly in panic”. As the boy was prohibited from boarding, his parents – who were accompanying him – also decided not to enter the plane.

 

The DGCA had on May 9 formed a three-member team to investigate the incident.

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