Valid tickets, denied boarding: Air India Express told to pay Rs 70,287 to passengers

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What happened

Air India Express was ordered to refund Rs 20,287 to a mother and her young son.

They were denied boarding on a Kochi-Abu Dhabi flight despite holding valid travel documents.

Key facts

  • Air India Express was ordered to refund Rs 20,287 to a mother and her young son.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:23:53 UTC.

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