Airports can charge a fine in case of face mask violations, warns DGCA

Passengers would be 'taken out' of flights if they did not wear masks properly

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday revealed that passengers at some airports were found to be disregarding Covid-19 safety regulations during regular inspections. As a result, the air traffic controller has advised airports to scrutinize the option of taking drastic measures, such as charging a fine, people being found violating the rules on the premises.

"During a search of other airports, compliance was found to be inadequate. Therefore, all airport personnel are requested to ensure that the Covid-19 protocol directs from wearing a mask and covering the nose and mouth, as well as adherence to the rules of public avoidance on airport premises. carefully, "said the DGCA

"All airport employees can improve their employment to date. Opportunities for legal action, such as local fines, will also be considered by local police officials," he said.

The DGCA earlier this month issued new rules to be followed by all passengers in the Covid-19 case. Authorities said passengers would be evacuated if they did not wear the mask properly inside the aircraft or did not follow the "Covid-19 standard" procedure. If a passenger breaks the law without repeated warnings, the passenger will be considered an 'Unruly Passenger', the airline controller said.

"It has become clear that some travellers on air travel do not adhere to the 'Covid-19' guidelines which include wearing under-masked masks at all times during and after departure from the airport," the DGCA said.

Following the promulgation of the rules, the Delhi High Court expressed satisfaction with the DGCA's actions and said it hoped the action would continue in the same spirit as considering the safety of passengers in the Covid-19 infection. Since then, many passengers have boarded flights by violating safety regulations.

A DGCA official said last week that 15 passengers, who were found violating Covid-19 regulations on domestic airlines of three flights this month could be suspended for three months by carriers.