IndiGo is considering the possibility of filing an appeal in response to the penalty imposed by the regulator BCAS, amounting to Rs 1.20 crore, for specific violations related to the Mumbai airport incident.
The incident involved numerous passengers disembarking from an IndiGo aircraft, sitting on the tarmac, and some even having meals after their diverted Goa-Delhi flight encountered prolonged delays on January 14, attributed to fog-related issues at Delhi airport.
BCAS slaps Rs 1.20 crore fine on IndiGo
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) imposed the fine of Rs 1.20 crore on the airline for various lapses connected to the incident. In a regulatory filing on Thursday, InterGlobe Aviation, the parent company of IndiGo, stated that the company is actively investigating the matter and will assess its options to file an appeal.
What were the violations?
The alleged violations outlined in the filing include the airline’s failure to report the incident to the regulator, neglecting to ensure the security screening of passengers and their cabin baggage before embarkation.
Other alleged breaches involve lapses in maintaining the Airport Security Program (ARC) with accurate details, inadequate deployment of security staff in accordance with the established scale, and a perceived lack of responsible and efficient response to the emergent situation.