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Disruptive Flyers Held on Air India and Air India Express Flights

Security forces took both men into custody under DGCA-mandated zero-tolerance procedures following landings in Delhi on AI454, with a separate detention in Jaipur on IX-195.

Air India Express | Image: X\Representative
The passenger was allegedly in an inebriated state and misbehaved with a cabin crew member.
A passenger on Air India flight AI454 from Amritsar to Delhi was handed over to security after behaving in an unruly manner, the airline said on Saturday.
Air India flight incident raises safety concerns as drunk passenger harasses travelers and crew.

Overview

  • On AI454 from Amritsar to Delhi, a mid-air verbal altercation led crew to move the affected passenger to business class and hand the disruptive passenger over to Delhi airport security.
  • On Air India Express IX-195 from Dubai to Jaipur, an allegedly intoxicated passenger harassed a female cabin crew member and was restrained by CISF personnel before a formal police complaint.
  • Both airlines have filed formal complaints and will convene DGCA-mandated internal committees to decide disciplinary action, including possible placement on India’s no-fly list.
  • Amritsar ground staff reported observing aggressive behaviour by the AI454 passenger before boarding, highlighting gaps in pre-flight screening.
  • Regulators have tightened passenger conduct rules, alcohol restrictions and incident response protocols in recent years to bolster in-flight safety and crew protection.