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2024 - 5 - 31

Air India Flight Fiasco: Passengers Stranded and Delays Galore

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DGCA slaps notice on Air India for inordinate flight delays. Find out what caused chaos onboard!

Air India is in hot water as the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a show cause notice to the airline for severe delays plaguing their international flights. Two specific flights, AI 183 from Delhi to San Francisco and AI 179 from Mumbai to San Francisco, were cited for inordinate delays on May 30. Passengers of the affected flights narrated harrowing experiences, with a 16-hour delay in one instance leading to discomfort and frustration among travelers.

The chaos escalated further as Air India's Delhi-San Francisco flight faced additional delays, leaving passengers stranded inside the aircraft. Technical issues compounded the situation, forcing a rescheduling of the departure to the following day. The airline's repeated delays have sparked outrage among passengers, with reports of fainting due to the extended waiting time.

In response to the escalating situation, Air India has encountered mounting pressure not only from passengers but also from regulatory bodies. The DGCA's action highlights the urgency for the airline to address and rectify the ongoing flight delays promptly.

As Air India grapples with the fallout from these delays, it raises concerns over the operational efficiency and customer satisfaction of the national carrier. The incident underscores the importance of timely and reliable air travel services, emphasizing the need for improved maintenance and operational protocols within the aviation industry.

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