3 Foreign Nationals Flew Out Without Clearance, Air India Served Notice
What Happened
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has issued a show-cause notice to Air India after three Italian nationals allegedly travelled from Amritsar to Delhi and then boarded a Munich-bound flight without completing mandatory departure immigration clearance. The ministry called it a “serious security and immigration-related lapse” linked to Air India's hub-and-spoke operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi.
Key Takeaways
The government has asked Air India to explain how the passengers were able to enter the international transfer area and leave India without immigration checks. The airline has been given seven days to respond, and the incident could lead to regulatory action if lapses in procedures are confirmed.