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Unruly passengers on no-fly list soared 78% last year, shows data

Whenever a passenger indulges in unruly behaviour, the incident must be investigated by the airline's internal committee to decide the duration for which the passenger will be banned from

Unruly passengers on no-fly list soared 78% last year, shows data
Updated On : 05 Feb 2024 | 11:41 PM IST

Diaspora panel in US seeks to include Pannun and SFJ on no-fly list

A diaspora panel in the US has sought to include designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun and his banned organisation Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) on the no-fly list for issuing video messages threatening people flying Air India. Participants of a panel discussion "Indians in Canada under Threat of Terror and Hate Crimes', organised by the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS), a group of Indian-Americans and Indo-Canadians, asserted that it's time for the governments to take strong action against the separatist Sikh leader from the SFJ. The SFJ is a US-based organisation banned by the Government of India under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for its anti-India activities. In July 2020, Pannun was also declared an "individual terrorist" under the UAPA for promoting secessionism and allegedly encouraging Punjabi Sikh youth to take up arms. "Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has misrepresented freedom of expression for freedom of terror and his

Diaspora panel in US seeks to include Pannun and SFJ on no-fly list
Updated On : 21 Nov 2023 | 11:31 AM IST

Domestic airlines have put 143 passengers in no fly list since 2017

According to aviation ministry, most of the passengers got into the list for not wearing masks while flying or for not obeying cabin crew instructions

Domestic airlines have put 143 passengers in no fly list since 2017
Updated On : 11 Feb 2023 | 12:16 AM IST

Civil aviation ministry says 63 passengers put on 'No Fly List' in 2022

The civil aviation ministry on Monday said three passengers have been put on the 'No Fly List' this year while a total of 63 passengers were placed on the list in 2022. A total of 143 passengers have been put on the list since 2017, according to data provided by the ministry to the Rajya Sabha. These passengers were placed on the list as recommended by airlines' internal committees set up as per aviation regulator DGCA's Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) pertaining to the handling of unruly/disruptive passengers. The CAR was notified in September 2017 as a measure to deal with the issue related to the handling of unruly/disruptive passengers. "As on date, there are 143 passengers who have been placed in 'No Fly List' for such period, as per the recommendations of airline's internal committee... since 2017," Minister of State for Civil Aviation V K Singh told the Rajya Sabha in a written reply. As per the data, Air India has put three passengers on the list in 2023. In 2022, IndiG

Civil aviation ministry says 63 passengers put on 'No Fly List' in 2022
Updated On : 06 Feb 2023 | 9:53 PM IST

Rules for no-fly lists

Citizens should be informed

Rules for no-fly lists
Updated On : 05 Jul 2022 | 11:36 PM IST

Letter to BS: Ban on Kamra in violation of rules, should be put on hold

The haste shown by IndiGo and other airlines betrays their eagerness to bend over backwards to please the authorities

Letter to BS: Ban on Kamra in violation of rules, should be put on hold
Updated On : 30 Jan 2020 | 10:04 PM IST

Mumbai's Birju Kishore Salla first person on no-fly list over hijack hoax

Salla is a multi-millionaire jeweller having his office in the Zaveri Bazar area of Mumbai and a flat in a posh locality of the metropolis

Mumbai's Birju Kishore Salla first person on no-fly list over hijack hoax
Updated On : 20 May 2018 | 1:57 PM IST

No-fly list yet to take off as airlines lack system to identify offenders

The recent incident involving singer Aditya Narayan highlights difficulties faced by airlines in handling unruly passengers

No-fly list yet to take off as airlines lack system to identify offenders
Updated On : 03 Oct 2017 | 5:18 PM IST

'Unruly' passengers to be barred from flying for 3 months to over 2 years

No-fly list has three levels for disruptive behaviour with different grounding periods

'Unruly' passengers to be barred from flying for 3 months to over 2 years
Updated On : 09 Sep 2017 | 1:40 AM IST

No-fly list: Unruly passengers barred from flying for 3 months to 2 years

Airline's internal committee will probe the matter and decide the quantum of ban

No-fly list: Unruly passengers barred from flying for 3 months to 2 years
Updated On : 08 Sep 2017 | 3:51 PM IST

Want to book air tickets? Better keep your ID ready

The no-fly list bans people with criminal records and unruly passengers from domestic flights

Want to book air tickets? Better keep your ID ready
Updated On : 07 Sep 2017 | 3:24 PM IST

No-fly list to be rolled out in July: Jayant Sinha

Ministry of Civil Aviation had last month issued its draft rules for a national no-fly list

No-fly list to be rolled out in July: Jayant Sinha
Updated On : 20 Jun 2017 | 3:44 PM IST

Govt to issue rules on no-fly list for unruly passengers by June 20

The government has recommended three levels of unruly behaviour

Govt to issue rules on no-fly list for unruly passengers by June 20
Updated On : 06 Jun 2017 | 11:29 PM IST

No-fly list effect: Cases of unruly passengers fewer now, says Aviation Min

The minister added that Gaikwad had written to him saying he will behave himself

No-fly list effect: Cases of unruly passengers fewer now, says Aviation Min
Updated On : 27 May 2017 | 9:54 AM IST

DGCA rules on no-fly list: Regulations need to balance passenger rights too

The proposed requirements are a much needed and welcome regulation

DGCA rules on no-fly list: Regulations need to balance passenger rights too
Updated On : 25 May 2017 | 3:05 PM IST

Passengers unhappy over 'lopsided' proposals in no-fly list

It proposes flying-ban for a minimum period of 3 months

Passengers unhappy over 'lopsided' proposals in no-fly list
Updated On : 17 May 2017 | 9:15 PM IST

No-fly list: Soon, unruly flyers could be grounded for up to 2 yrs

Draft rules, a first of kind in the world, have three levels with progressively higher sanctions

No-fly list: Soon, unruly flyers could be grounded for up to 2 yrs
Updated On : 06 May 2017 | 2:55 PM IST

No-fly list rules: Airlines can bar you from flying for 2 years or more

The government is looking at creating a national no-fly list

No-fly list rules: Airlines can bar you from flying for 2 years or more
Updated On : 05 May 2017 | 1:27 PM IST

Unruly passengers beware! Govt to bring out no-fly list rules today

Move comes after Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad assaulted an Air India staffer onboard a plane

Unruly passengers beware! Govt to bring out no-fly list rules today
Updated On : 05 May 2017 | 9:23 AM IST

Air India official is mad, will only apologise to Parliament: Gaikwad

He further said that the flying ban imposed on him was not right as no airline can bar any flier

Air India official is mad, will only apologise to Parliament: Gaikwad
Updated On : 08 Apr 2017 | 12:59 PM IST