Air India today lifted the ban on Shiv Shena MP Ravindra Gaikwad. This came after the MP sent a regret letter to Civil Aviation Minister yesterday over the alleged physical assault incident. Air India said, in view of regret by Mr. Gaikwad and undertaking of good conduct given by him, the Ministry has advised Air India and other airlines to lift ban on the MP.<br/><br/>The politician was barred from flying nearly two weeks ago for assaulting the national carrier's staffer on board a flight. The incident occurred when Mr. Gaikwad was flying from Pune to Delhi. Following the incident, the airlines had banned the MP from flying.<br/><br/>Meanwhile, Air India spokesperson said, the Airline is committed to ensure its employees are not assaulted or misbehaved with. The spokesperson said, it will take strong action to preserve dignity of its employees.<br/><br/>Our correspondent quoting aviation sources report that with the Air India revoking the ban, private airlines may follow same.

Air India today lifted the ban on Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad. This came after the MP sent a regret letter to Civil Aviation Minister yesterday over the alleged physical assault incident.<br/><br/>Air India said, in view of regret by Mr. Gaikwad and undertaking of good conduct given by him, the Ministry has advised the Air India and other airlines to lift ban on the MP.<br/><br/>The politician was barred from flying nearly two weeks ago for assaulting the national carrier's staffer on board a flight. The incident occurred when Mr. Gaikwad was flying from Pune to Delhi. Following the incident, the airlines had banned the MP from flying.

Air India today lifted the flying ban on Shiv Sena Parliamentarian Ravindra Gaikwad. The politician was barred from flying nearly two weeks ago for assaulting the national carrier's staffer on board a flight.<br/><br/>According to sources, the ban was revoked after written instructions from the Civil Aviation Ministry to Air India. The national carrier was supported by private airlines in blacklisting Mr Gaikwad.<br/><br/>He had written a letter to the Civil Aviation Minister yesterday, saying he regrets the unfortunate incident.