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Air India Passenger Allegedly Urinates on Bridgestone India MD During Flight

The airline has launched a formal review, placed the passenger on a no-fly list, and convened an independent committee to assess further actions.

The alleged incident of peeing took place on Air India Delhi-Bangkok flight AI2336 on April 9.
An Air India flight from Delhi to Bangkok saw unruly behaviour from an Indian flyer.
FILE - Air India aircraft at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi (AP)
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Overview

  • The incident occurred on April 9, 2025, during Air India flight AI2336 from Delhi to Bangkok, involving passenger Tushar Masand and victim Hiroshi Yoshizane, the Managing Director of Bridgestone India.
  • Masand, allegedly intoxicated, urinated on Yoshizane during the flight's descent, prompting immediate intervention by the cabin crew who relocated Masand and assisted the victim.
  • Air India confirmed the incident, stating that all standard operating procedures were followed, including issuing a warning to Masand and notifying the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
  • Yoshizane declined to file a formal complaint, despite being offered assistance by the airline to pursue the matter with authorities in Bangkok.
  • An independent committee has been convened by Air India to review the case and determine further actions, while Masand remains on a temporary no-fly list pending the investigation.