Overview
- Akasa Air confirmed an October 20 incident on flight QP 1599 in which a passenger, reported to be intoxicated, became unruly and was restrained by cabin crew.
- Video posted by a fellow traveler shows staff physically taking the man off the aircraft after he refused to disembark and argued with security personnel.
- Eyewitness accounts say the disturbance began shortly after boarding, involved clashes with co-passengers and crew, and led to a delayed departure.
- The airline emphasized its zero-tolerance policy for unruly behavior and stated that crew actions followed standard operating procedures to ensure safety.
- Coverage places the case in a wider pattern tracked by authorities, with government data noting 375 passengers placed on India’s no-fly list over the past five years.