DGCA issues advisory for unruly passenger behaviour onboard

The Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued an advisory to all Indian airlines on unruly behaviour by passengers during flight operations. The advisory comes after a string of incidents experienced by Indian airlines due to inappropriate passenger behaviour. The incidents include smoking on board aircraft, unruly behaviour caused by the consumption of alcoholic beverages, and passenger altercations which have sometimes involved inappropriate behaviour and sexual harassment. The DGCA advisory directs the heads of operations of all airlines to ensure that aircrew cabin crew and related post holders are made proficient on handling procedures for unruly passengers. The DGCA drew attention