The number of passengers denied boarding by Indian airlines doubled in the past one year, according to the government’s air traffic data. This is up from 10,561 passengers not allowed onboard aircraft during the same time period in the preceding year. “To reduce the possibility of a flight departing with empty seats, airlines generally overbook flights to a limited extent. “If the boarding is denied to passengers against their will, the airline shall as soon as practicable compensate them in accordance with the provisions,” the DGCA rule adds. Earlier this week, Dao was aboard a Kentucky-bound flight out of Chicago when aviation security officers forcefully pulled him from his seat and dragged him down the aisle of United Airlines flight 3411.

Source: Hindustan Times April 16, 2017 12:56 UTC