MAN HELD FOR HARASSING AIR HOSTESS, FACES BAN BY AIRLINES

A 62-year-old Pune businessman who allegedly touched a female flight attendant inappropriately while disembarking from a Vistara flight may become the first passenger to be put on the no-fly list introduced in September.

The man, Rajeev Vasant Dani, was arrested by Delhi Police after the incident, which took place on March 24, was reported by the Vistara employee.

“On March 24, a crew member of Vistara airlines reported a matter of harassment in flight UK-997 Lucknow-to-Delhi by Rajeev Vasant Dani. A case was registered and the passenger was arrested,” deputy commissioner of police (airport) Sanjay Bhatia said.

Vistara, run by Tata SIA Airlines Ltd, is waiting for an investigation to be completed before it decides whether to recommend the passenger’s inclusion in the no-fly list, an airline official said.

“A member of our cabin crew...reported an incident of sexual harassment by a passenger,” a Vistara spokesperson said.

“Vistara does not tolerate abusive or unruly behaviour by passengers that puts the safety of its staff and other customers at risk, or compromises their dignity. We have reported the matter to the Police and other relevant authorities. An FIR (first information report) is registered and investigation is on. We are fully committed to providing our cooperation to all the authorities,” the spokesperson added.

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