Experts and regulators<\/a> alike are focusing on potential lapses in safety checks and long-standing maintenance shortcomings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nPassenger Trust in Decline<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Besides maintenance woes, the survey captured growing unease among fliers. Some have delayed or cancelled travel plans, not just out of fear, but also due to frequent flight disruptions caused by the airline’s heightened technical caution post-crash. The survey, conducted among 15,000 respondents across 307 districts, included a mix of urban and rural fliers, 63% of whom were men and 37% women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While there has been minor progress in areas like punctuality and staff behavior, the broader trend points to increased passenger dissatisfaction across multiple service dimensions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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In response to growing concerns, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has initiated an investigation into the crash, particularly focusing on Air India\u2019s maintenance protocols. However, the regulator has stopped short of addressing broader passenger grievances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Amidst this scrutiny, three senior Air India executives responsible for crew rostering were suspended on June 22. The DGCA has also warned that repeat violations could jeopardize the airline\u2019s operating licence. Calls are now growing for a joint oversight panel including the DGCA and the Central Consumer Protection Authority to ensure better safety and accountability for fliers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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