DGCA pulls up IndiGo, seeks report on media chaos on Kangana's Mumbai flight, airline says no rules flouted

The 'Panga' actress was sitting on one of the front rows of the airplane.

By ET Online and Agencies | Updated: Sep 11, 2020, 04.59 PM IST

Another DGCA official confirmed that the regulator has asked for a report from the airline on this incident.

On Friday, aviation regulator DGCA asked for a report from IndiGo airlines on the alleged violation of safety and social distancing protocols by mediapersons in its Chandigarh-Mumbai flight that had actress Kangana Ranaut on board.

"We have seen some videos wherein mediapersons are standing too close to each other in the 6E264 flight on Wednesday. It seems to be a violation of safety and social distancing protocols. We have asked IndiGo to submit a report on this incident," said a DGCA official.

Another DGCA official confirmed that the regulator has asked for a report from the airline on this incident.

On PTI''s request for a statement on this matter, IndiGo said, "We have given our statement to the DGCA regarding the matter pertaining to flight 6E 264 from Chandigarh to Mumbai, on September 9, 2020."

"We would like to reiterate that our cabin crew, as well as the captain followed all the requisite protocols, including announcements to restrict photography, follow social distancing and maintain overall safety," the airline stated.

IndiGo said it also followed the requisite protocol of documenting this matter in its post-flight report.

"We are committed to providing a safe, hassle-free experience to our passengers," it added.

While the 'Panga' actress was sitting on one of the front rows of the airplane, there were several mediapersons also on the same flight.

As per the Civil Aviation Ministry's social distancing rules issued on May 25, "on arrival at the destination, the passengers should be allowed to exit (the plane) in a sequence so as to avoid any bunching".

(With inputs from PTI)

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