Passenger allegedly urinates on co-passenger on Air India flight from Delhi to Bangkok; Aviation Minister assures action

ANI April 9, 2025 250 views

A bizarre and disturbing incident occurred on an Air India flight from Delhi to Bangkok, where a passenger allegedly urinated on a fellow traveler. The airline has confirmed the incident and will convene an independent committee to investigate the matter thoroughly. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has assured the public that appropriate action will be taken if wrongdoing is established. The cabin crew reportedly followed standard protocols and documented the incident with the relevant authorities.

"If there is any wrongdoing, then we will take necessary action" - Ram Mohan Naidu, Civil Aviation Minister
New Delhi, April 9: An Indian national allegedly urinated on a fellow passenger aboard Air India flight AI2336, which was en route from Delhi to Bangkok on Wednesday.

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Unruly passenger accused of urinating on fellow traveler during flight

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Air India confirms incident and will convene independent committee

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Civil Aviation Minister promises thorough investigation

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Crew followed standard procedures after reported misconduct

The airline confirmed the incident and stated that a standing independent committee would be convened to assess the matter and determine appropriate action.

"Air India confirms that an incident of unruly passenger behaviour was reported to the cabin crew operating flight AI2336, from Delhi to Bangkok, on 9 April 2025. The crew followed all laid down procedures, and the matter has been reported to the authorities. In addition to warning the unruly passenger, our crew offered to assist an aggrieved passenger to take up a grievance with authorities in Bangkok, which was declined at the time," the airline said in a statement.

"The standing Independent Committee will be convened to assess the incident and determine the action, if any, to be taken against the unruly passenger. Air India continues to follow the SOPs as laid out by DGCA in such matters," it added.

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has assured that the Ministry would take action if any wrongdoing is found.

"Whenever these kinds of incidents happen, the Ministry takes note of them. They will speak to the airline, and if there is any wrongdoing, then we will take necessary action," Naidu said in a statement.

Reader Comments

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Sarah K.
This is absolutely disgusting behavior! How can someone think this is acceptable on a flight? 😠 Air India needs to ban this passenger permanently. No excuses for such actions.
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Rahul P.
While this incident is shocking, I'm glad to see the airline following proper protocols. The independent committee should investigate thoroughly - we don't know if alcohol or medical issues were involved.
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Meena S.
I flew Air India last month and the crew was very professional. One bad passenger shouldn't reflect on the whole airline. But they definitely need to take strong action here!
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Arjun D.
The victim must have been traumatized. Airlines should have better systems to handle such emergencies mid-flight. Maybe dedicated air marshals on long routes?
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Priya M.
I'm concerned the passenger declined to file a complaint in Bangkok. Hope they get proper support from authorities now that it's public. No one should suffer in silence.
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Thomas R.
While the incident is unacceptable, I think the airline handled it reasonably well given the circumstances. They followed procedures and offered assistance. What more could they do mid-flight?

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