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Following a huge controversy after an airline refused to board a special needs child, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation has amended its rules to improve the accessibility of boarding and flying for differently abled people.
“Airline shall not refuse carriage of any person on the basis of disability and/or reduced mobility. However, in case, an airline perceives that the health of such a passenger may deteriorate in-flight, the said passenger will have to be examined by a Doctor in person - who shall in his/her opinion, categorically state the medical condition and whether the passenger is fit to fly or not,” the DGCA said.
