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The DGCA had requested a report from IndiGo on the alleged violation of social distancing protocols by the media on its Chandigarh-Mumbai flight that had actor Kangana Ranaut as a passenger.
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The aviation regulator DGCA had requested a report from IndiGo airlines on the alleged violation of safety and social distancing protocols by the media on its Chandigarh-Mumbai flight that had actor Kangana Ranaut as a passenger, senior officials said. on Friday.
“We have seen some videos where media people are too close to each other on Wednesday flight 6E264. It appears to be a violation of safety and social distancing protocols. We have asked IndiGo to report on this. incident, “he said. an official from the DGCA.
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Another DGCA official confirmed that the regulator requested a report from the airline about this incident. Ranaut was sitting in one of the first rows of the Chandigarh-Mumbai flight on Wednesday, the official added.
Many journalists were also on the same flight. According to the social distancing regulations of the Ministry of Civil Aviation issued on May 25, “upon arrival at the destination, passengers must be able to exit (from the plane) in sequence to avoid crowding.”
The airline issued an official statement on the matter that said: “We would like to reiterate that our cabin crew, as well as the Captain, followed all required protocols, including announcements to restrict photography, follow social distancing and maintain general safety. IndiGo it also followed the protocol required to document this matter in its post-flight report. “
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