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The Times of India
The Times of India
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Saurabh Sinha | TNN

DGCA warns airlines against wrongly denying boarding to flyers; says action & fines to be imposed on erring carriers

NEW DELHI: Denying boarding to passengers holding confirm tickets — who report to airport well in time for their flight — will now cost airlines dear.

Ahead of the upcoming peak summer travel season, the Directrate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday warned all Indian carriers that violating rules in this regard will “be viewed seriously and strict action will be initiated” against erring airlines that will include penalties as per regulations.

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