‘Serious lapse’: Air India CEO summoned after 3 foreigners 'skip' immigration check
The Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation has summoned the CEO of Air India following a security lapse where three Italian passengers bypassed mandatory immigration checks. The incident occurred during a hub-and-spoke operation between Amritsar and Delhi.
Why it matters
The incident raises significant concerns regarding aviation security protocols and the integrity of international border control procedures.
NEW DELHI: Centre has summoned Air India CEO after three foreign nationals departed India without undergoing mandatory departure immigration clearance, news agency ANI reported, citing sources.Sources told ANI that the ministry of civil aviation has sought an explanation from the airline after the incident, terming it a "serious security and immigration-related lapse."This comes after the civil aviation ministry issued a show-cause notice to the airline over alleged procedural lapses that allowed three Italian passengers to board a connecting flight from Delhi without completing immigration formalities earlier this month.What happenedThree Italian nationals fly into Delhi from Amritsar on September 4 and then, within an hour, depart for Munich on a codeshare Lufthansa flight from Delhi airport without the mandatory immigration check.According to the ministry, the incident occurred during Air India's hub-and-spoke operation and involved a violation of the prescribed Standard Operating Procedure.Amritsar airport is among the airports where Air India operates…
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