The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has issued new guidelines. These new rules will allow the passengers to exit from an aircraft through an airport departure gate.

The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has issued new guidelines. These new rules will allow the passengers to exit from an aircraft through an airport departure gate. This measure can be taken when there is a delay in operating the flight after boarding. BCAS announced the changes after several passengers reported getting stuck in the flight after boarding. BCAS Director General Zulfiquar Hasan stated the airlines and airport were informed about the guidelines on March 30. Passengers will now be subject to "less harassment" as these new rules come into implementation. The director general assured that passengers will not have to keep sitting inside an aircraft for long hours after boarding. He added, "Airport operators have to make arrangements for the infrastructure, including for screening, for implementing the guidelines." ALSO READ | Vistara’s pilot shortage deepens with several flights affected across India Airlines and security agencies concerned will have to deboard the passengers in such cases. On January 17, BCAS slapped fines of ₹1.80 crores on IndiGo and MIAL over the incident of passengers having food on the airport tarmac after several cases of flight delays were reported. Many passengers streamed out of the IndiGo aircraft at the Mumbai airport, sat on the tarmac and had food as soon as their diverted Goa-Delhi flight landed after a long delay on January 14. Here are a few other changes the BCAS has introduced for flight passengers: To ensure a better experience for passengers at the airport, smart security lanes will be installed. At the Bangalore airport, full-body scanners will be operational starting in April. Airports with an annual passenger traffic of more than five million will also have scanners. BCAS has ordered seven scheduled airlines to guarantee the timely arrival of luggage at airports after the aircraft has landed. (With inputs from agencies)

In case of flight delays, passengers can now exit through departure gates. Check new rules by BCAS

Indian aviation authorities, comprising the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), have imposed significant fines on Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL), IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet for non-compliance with standard operating procedures and security protocols.

Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) is slapped with a total fine of Rs 90 lakh ($1,08,204),&nbsp;with BCAS and DGCA imposing fines of Rs 60 lakh ($72k) and Rs 30 lakh ($36k), respectively. IndiGo is fined Rs 1.2 crore ($1,44,282)&nbsp;by BCAS for lapses in security measures, particularly the incident where passengers were observed eating on the tarmac, as captured in a viral video.

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<h2>IndiGo's passenger incident triggers penalties</h2>

IndiGo passengers rushed out of an aircraft at Mumbai airport, sitting on the tarmac, and were seen having food following the delayed Goa-Delhi flight on January 14.

The DGCA, in its January 17 order, deems IndiGo and MIAL non-proactive in anticipating and facilitating passenger needs during the situation.

DGCA imposes a fine of Rs 30 lakh ($36k) each on Air India and SpiceJet for rostering pilots during foggy conditions, violating low-visibility operation instructions issued in a November 6, 2023 meeting.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/qantas-airways-issues-full-refund-after-passengers-allege-10-hour-flight-sitting-in-urine-680914">Also read |&nbsp;Qantas Airways issues full refund after passengers allege 10-hour flight ‘sitting in urine’</a>

The penalty is related to the rostering of "non-CAT III compliant pilots" during low visibility at Delhi airport, leading to diversions of Delhi-bound flights.

MIAL's response to the show-cause notice is deemed unsatisfactory, indicating a failure to adhere to safety requirements specified in the "Air Safety Circular 04 of 2007."

The penalties on Air India and SpiceJet stem from the failure to roster "CAT II/III and LVTO qualified pilots" during December 25-28, 2023, impacting flight operations at Delhi airport due to dense fog.

Also watch |&nbsp;Delhi high rise Dwarka Expressway crane cause airline disruption, Airport: Impossible to land in fog

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(With inputs from agencies)

Indian aviation authorities, comprising the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), have imposed significant fines on Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL), IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet for non-compliance with standard operating procedures and security protocols.

Indian aviation authorities, comprising the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), have imposed significant fines on Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL), IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet for non-compliance with standard operating procedures and security protocols. Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) is slapped with a total fine of Rs 90 lakh ($1,08,204), with BCAS and DGCA imposing fines of Rs 60 lakh ($72k) and Rs 30 lakh ($36k), respectively. IndiGo is fined Rs 1.2 crore ($1,44,282) by BCAS for lapses in security measures, particularly the incident where passengers were observed eating on the tarmac, as captured in a viral video. This is not a tourist spot. This is Mumbai airport. No facility provided by the airline. Many passengers rushed out of an IndiGo aircraft at the Mumbai airport, sat on the tarmac, and some were also seen having food there as soon as their diverted Goa-Delhi flight landed after a… pic.twitter.com/MMbZKhQLs0 — SK Chakraborty (@sanjoychakra) January 17, 2024 × IndiGo's passenger incident triggers penalties IndiGo passengers rushed out of an aircraft at Mumbai airport, sitting on the tarmac, and were seen having food following the delayed Goa-Delhi flight on January 14. The DGCA, in its January 17 order, deems IndiGo and MIAL non-proactive in anticipating and facilitating passenger needs during the situation. DGCA imposes a fine of Rs 30 lakh ($36k) each on Air India and SpiceJet for rostering pilots during foggy conditions, violating low-visibility operation instructions issued in a November 6, 2023 meeting. Also read | Qantas Airways issues full refund after passengers allege 10-hour flight ‘sitting in urine’ The penalty is related to the rostering of "non-CAT III compliant pilots" during low visibility at Delhi airport, leading to diversions of Delhi-bound flights. MIAL's response to the show-cause notice is deemed unsatisfactory, indicating a failure to adhere to safety requirements specified in the "Air Safety Circular 04 of 2007." The penalties on Air India and SpiceJet stem from the failure to roster "CAT II/III and LVTO qualified pilots" during December 25-28, 2023, impacting flight operations at Delhi airport due to dense fog. Also watch | Delhi high rise Dwarka Expressway crane cause airline disruption, Airport: Impossible to land in fog (With inputs from agencies)

Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet, Mumbai Airport face heavy fines for violating aviation protocols

The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) on Friday issued a detailed Circular with an aim to curb the movement of unauthorized arms, contraband goods and cash at the airports, in the wake of the announcement of Model Code of Conduct (MCC) for the ensuing General Elections.

The Bureau has given specific instructions to be followed by the Airport authorities and other government officials.

Officers of BCAS will be conducting surprise inspections of these airports to check the compliance of these instructions.

Apart from strengthening the security at the regular commercial airports, BCAS has directed the airport authorities to check flights from uncontrolled, remote and unserved private and public airstrips, helipads and waterdromes.

It has also directed the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and Air Traffic Control (ATC) to inform State Police, BCAS and Income Tax Department about such flights in advance.

ATC has been specifically directed to share records of the travel plan of chartered aircrafts or helicopters half an hour in advance to the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of the State and the DEO of the district, in which the airport is located.

As per direction of the Election Commission, Director General of Police (DGPs) of States have been ordered to deploy police units to check these flights during Code of Conduct.

The operators of all private aircrafts or helicopters have been asked to declare the contents of the baggage, suitcases carried on these flights to CEO of the states, DEOs of the districts, state police and IT Department.

With an aim to keep strict vigil over movement of cash through all airports, Income Tax Department and CISF have been extended with all requisite cooperation for checking and surveillance activities.&nbsp;

The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) on Friday issued a detailed Circular with an aim to curb the movement of unauthorized arms, contraband goods and cash at the airports, in the wake of the announcement of Model Code of Conduct (MCC) for the ensuing General Elections.

The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) on Friday issued a detailed Circular with an aim to curb the movement of unauthorized arms, contraband goods and cash at the airports, in the wake of the announcement of Model Code of Conduct (MCC) for the ensuing General Elections. The Bureau has given specific instructions to be followed by the Airport authorities and other government officials. Officers of BCAS will be conducting surprise inspections of these airports to check the compliance of these instructions. Apart from strengthening the security at the regular commercial airports, BCAS has directed the airport authorities to check flights from uncontrolled, remote and unserved private and public airstrips, helipads and waterdromes. It has also directed the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and Air Traffic Control (ATC) to inform State Police, BCAS and Income Tax Department about such flights in advance. ATC has been specifically directed to share records of the travel plan of chartered aircrafts or helicopters half an hour in advance to the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of the State and the DEO of the district, in which the airport is located. As per direction of the Election Commission, Director General of Police (DGPs) of States have been ordered to deploy police units to check these flights during Code of Conduct. The operators of all private aircrafts or helicopters have been asked to declare the contents of the baggage, suitcases carried on these flights to CEO of the states, DEOs of the districts, state police and IT Department. With an aim to keep strict vigil over movement of cash through all airports, Income Tax Department and CISF have been extended with all requisite cooperation for checking and surveillance activities.

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