DGCA mandates regular seat inspections for airlines

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has instructed airlines to regularly inspect seat serviceability. This follows complaints from Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan about a broken seat on Air India. In response, Air India has started a weekly inspection program for seat cushions. The airline is responsible for ensuring all seats are functional before they are assigned to passengers. The DGCA emphasized that airlines must maintain seat quality and comfort. The ministry does not track data on broken seats replaced by airlines.