The leadership committee of the Airline Users Rights and Grievances Redressal Forum (AIRGRF), headed by Chief Patron Shri N K Premachandran MP, along with President Biji Eapen, Vice President Adv. Sunil Jose Jacob, and Joint Secretary Anil Sreenivasan, met Honourable Civil Aviation Minister Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia ji on August 9th. The committee presented a comprehensive report titled "Safety First: Elevating Aviation Safety and Passenger Rights in India."
This abstract meticulously highlights safety protocol shortcomings and offers substantiated regulatory recommendations. Recent passenger safety issues, such as DGCA violations by Go Air and Scoot Air, VietJet's 12- hour delay in Mumbai, and 26 unruly passenger incidents, underscore the need for improved safety measures in India's growing aviation sector.
Proposed actions, including enhanced training and hazardous material management, align with CAPA India's alert emphasize the necessity for an autonomous aviation safety framework, akin to the UK CAA. India's rise from 112th to 55th in the Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme rankings underscores the urgency of bolstering safety protocols.
In summary, this abstract emphasizes the imperative of regulatory enhancements and safety measures within India's aviation sector.
In summary, this abstract emphasizes the imperative of regulatory enhancements and safety measures within India's aviation sector.
The abstract titled “Safety First- Enhancing Aviation Safety and Passenger Rights in India” focuses on enhancing aviation safety and passenger protection in India. It examines regulatory, technological, and legal; aspects to improve air travel safety and passenger experience. With India’s aviation sector experiencing rapid growth, ensuring safety is paramount due to increased incidents, human errors, and security threats. Recent events have heightened concerns about air travel, underscoring the urgency of safety measures.
Aviation sector privatization facilitated fiscal changes and collaboration between airlines and airports for safety and security. However, competition from low-cost carriers affected pay and working conditions. The liberalization of regulations and growth of low-cost airlines intensified competition, potentially compromising safety. Maintaining safety remains crucial as the industry evolves.