Passenger Assaults Pilot Over Flight Delay Amid Widespread Disruptions in India

Civil Aviation Minister announces new measures to handle flight delays as dense fog disrupts hundreds of flights across major airports in north India.

• A passenger on an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Goa assaulted the co-pilot after a 13-hour delay due to dense fog. The passenger, Sahil Kataria, was arrested and later released on bail.
• The incident occurred amid widespread flight disruptions due to fog in north India, with hundreds of flights delayed or cancelled across major airports.
• Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia condemned the incident and stated that unruly behaviour is unacceptable. He also announced new standard operating procedures (SOPs) to handle such situations, including the setup of 'War Rooms' at all six metro airports.
• The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued guidelines instructing airlines to cancel flights that are likely to be delayed beyond three hours to prevent airport congestion and mitigate passenger inconvenience.
• The incident has sparked a debate about the handling of flight delays and the behaviour of passengers. Some passengers have accused airlines and airports of inadequate communication during such delays.

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