DGCA fines Akasa Rs 10 lakh for not compensating flyers who were denied boarding
The DGCA has fined Akasa Rs 10 lakh for not compensating seven passengers who were denied boarding on a Bengaluru-Pune flight on Sept 6, 2024. Akasa grounded the original plane, and the replacement had non-operational seats. Despite arranging an alternate flight with IndiGo, Akasa failed to adhere to compensation rules until a show cause notice was issued.
The DGCA has fined Akasa Rs 10 lakh for not compensating seven passengers who were denied boarding on a Bengaluru-Pune flight on Sept 6, 2024. Akasa grounded the original plane, and the replacement had non-operational seats. Despite arranging an alternate flight with IndiGo, Akasa failed to adhere to compensation rules until a show cause notice was issued.
