Install a CCTV alarm in flight, make women only sit next to women only… Recommendation to DGCA. Sexual Harassment and Misconduct in Aviation and Airports, DCW Chief Officer Swati Maliwal Writes to DGCANews WAALI

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What are the recommendations made by CDC to DGCA?

liquor-

• People who are very drunk should be prevented from boarding the plane.
• Develop protocols to handle if a passenger has overdosed during the flight.
• Limit alcohol consumption on flights.
• An FIR should be registered against the offender.
• CCTV should be installed in all aircraft.
• Use confidential devices.
• Airline staff should be sensitive when travelling.
• In-flight alarm facility.

sexual harassment-

• Prevention and reporting of incidents of sexual harassment on flights.
• The penalty for sexual harassment in flight should be increased.
• Develop protocols to deal with sexual harassment in flight.
• A separate category should be created for the crime of sexual harassment.
• An independent committee should be established to investigate complaints of sexual harassment and misbehavior with passengers.
• Give the choice of female passenger seats equal to a single female passenger.
• Make announcements and distribute pamphlets against sexual harassment on flights.
• Placing posters against sexual harassment in airports.
• Action should be taken against the airlines and their crew members.
• Monitoring incidents of sexual harassment on flights.