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Air India Express Passengers Stand on Runway: Viral Video Sparks Safety Debate
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Moneycontrol•22-09-2026, 13:51
Air India Express Passengers Stand on Runway: Viral Video Sparks Safety Debate
- •A viral video shows Air India Express passengers standing while flight IX 1236 moved on the runway, sparking a social media debate.
- •Passenger Amitava Das shared the clip, questioning safety standards and leading to discussions about airline crew and passenger responsibility.
- •Social media users debated whether the crew failed to enforce rules or if passengers ignored instructions to remain seated.
- •Das claimed no announcement was made to remain seated and the aircraft started moving suddenly.
- •Air India Express responded, stating passenger safety is their top priority and operations adhere to safety procedures and regulatory requirements.
Key Questions Answered
A video shared on X by passenger Amitava Das showed several people standing inside the cabin of Air India Express flight IX 1236 while it was moving on the runway before take-off.
Air India Express stated that passenger safety is its top priority and that all operations follow applicable safety procedures and regulatory requirements. The airline added that its cabin crew members are thoroughly trained to handle such situations and ensure protocol compliance.
Passenger Amitava Das claimed in response to comments that no announcement was made asking travellers to remain seated and that the aircraft suddenly began moving.
