Airlines can impose direct 30 day ban for smoking, alcohol consumption
Published on: Feb. 18, 2026, 7:18 p.m. | Source: Business Today
Smoking, consumption of alcohol on board a flight, misuse of emergency exits and other disruptive behaviour can lead to a direct 30-day flying ban by airlines, according to new draft rules issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
