 "IndiGo faces drama as passengers eat on the tarmac; BCAS fines reduced from ₹1.2 crore to ₹70 lakh post-appeal.")
IndiGo Airlines has paid a reduced penalty of Rs 70 lakh imposed by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) following an incident on January 14, 2024, where passengers left an aircraft and sat on the tarmac at Mumbai airport, some even eating food. Initially, BCAS fined the airline Rs 1.2 crore for the breach of security protocols. After IndiGo appealed the decision, the penalty was lowered by BCAS on August 12, 2024. The airline explained that the delay in making the payment was due to a review of legal options against the initial fine. They settled the revised penalty on September 10, 2024, ensuring compliance with the regulatory measures.
IndiGo Airlines has recently resolved a significant penalty imposed by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) related to an incident at Mumbai airport. The airline initially faced a fine of Rs 1.2 crore after passengers were seen leaving an IndiGo flight on January 14, 2024, and sitting on the tarmac, some even eating food. This unusual situation occurred when the flight, diverted from Goa to Delhi due to heavy fog, landed after a prolonged delay.
After appealing the initial penalty, IndiGo was able to negotiate a reduced fine of Rs 70 lakh, which they promptly paid on September 10, 2024. The airline explained that the delay in announcing this payment was due to their process of reviewing legal options concerning the original fine from BCAS.
This incident underscores the importance of adhering to aviation safety regulations and the consequences of lapses. As the airline industry continues to grow, incidents like these remind all carriers to uphold safety standards to maintain passenger trust and comply with regulatory guidelines.
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- What happened that led to IndiGo being fined?
IndiGo was fined for a security incident at Mumbai airport where its staff violated safety rules.
- How much is the fine that IndiGo has to pay?
IndiGo has agreed to pay a reduced fine of Rs 70 lakh.
- What does BCAS stand for?
BCAS stands for Bureau of Civil Aviation Security, which is responsible for aviation security in India.
- Why did IndiGo reduce the fine amount?
IndiGo negotiated the fine down to Rs 70 lakh, possibly due to discussions with BCAS about the incident.
- Will this incident affect IndiGo’s operations at the airport?
While the fine is significant, it is not expected to have a major impact on IndiGo’s operations at Mumbai airport.
