Stories
Stricter Air Travel Rules Imposed on Batteries and Chemicals
N
News18•19-10-2026, 10:55
Stricter Air Travel Rules Imposed on Batteries and Chemicals
- •DGCA officials monitoring dangerous goods transport have been granted expanded powers to regulate foreign airlines and halt rule-breaking shipments.
- •Items like lithium batteries, gases, and flammable chemicals require careful adherence to established safety rules to prevent fire hazards.
- •Training institutes handling dangerous goods must now secure DGCA approval to ensure staff are properly educated on safety protocols.
- •Passengers are advised to thoroughly check airline rules before flying with restricted items or batteries to avoid travel disruption.
Key Questions Answered
Authorized DGCA officials now have enhanced powers to grant permission to foreign airlines to transport dangerous goods, issue directives to stop shipments if rules are violated, and instruct airlines not to accept prohibited consignments.
Items such as lithium batteries, gas, flammable substances, and certain chemicals require special care and strict monitoring because improperly packed items pose serious fire and accident risks on aircraft.
Training institutes that provide instruction on the safe handling and dispatch of dangerous goods by aircraft must now obtain approval from the DGCA and face regulatory action if safety rules are violated.
