Overview

• Tushar Masand, a passenger on Air India flight AI2336, allegedly urinated on Hiroshi Yoshizane, Managing Director of Bridgestone India, during the flight's descent on April 9, 2025.
• Air India confirmed the incident and reported it to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), adhering to regulatory requirements.
• Cabin crew promptly assisted the victim, provided necessary aid, and relocated the perpetrator to a different seat after another passenger raised safety concerns.
• The airline issued a verbal warning to Masand, and an independent committee will assess whether additional action is warranted.
• The incident has reignited discussions about in-flight misconduct and recalls a similar 2022 Air India case, highlighting ongoing challenges in addressing unruly passenger behavior.