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US lawmakers urged Washington to resist Beijing’s pressure campaign after Mauritius, Seychelles and Madagascar denied airspace access for Taiwan President Lai’s Eswatini trip, calling the actions a coercive breach of civil aviation norms and proposing accountability measures, including potential sanctions and visa moves, while allies condemn Beijing’s tactics and reaffirm support for Taiwan’s international participation.
IndiGo and Mumbai airport operator MIAL have been fined Rs 1.20 crore and Rs 60 lakh, respectively, for an incident where passengers of a diverted flight were seated on the tarmac and provided refreshments. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation criticized them for their lack of proactive measures in handling the situation. Additionally, Air India and SpiceJet have been penalized Rs 30 lakh each for failing to comply with instructions regarding rostering of pilots during low visibility hours in Delhi.