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The Hindu
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Jagriti Chandra

Parliamentary panel objects to airport code GAY for Gaya

Passengers arrive in Gaya. Photo used for representation purpose only. File (Source: PTI)

The code name "GAY" for the airport at Gaya is "offensive, embarrassing and inappropriate" and the government must make all efforts to get it changed, a Parliamentary panel has said in its report.

The Committee on Public Undertakings in its first report tabled in Parliament in January 2021 recommended changing the code name for Gaya airport, assigned by global trade body International Air Transport Association (IATA). It suggested that a more "appropriate" code like "YAG" may be assigned.

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