The<b> </b>Directorate General of Civil Aviation, DGCA has issued an advisory to airlines on unruly behaviour by passengers during flight operations. Head of operations of all Airlines have been advised to sensitize their pilots, Cabin Crew and post holders on handling of unruly passengers through appropriate means. In its advisory, the regulator said there are provisions under the Civil Aviation Requirement for action to be taken by the airline to deal with unruly passengers.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The DGCA said that in the recent past, a few incidents have been noticed during the flight, wherein pilots and cabin crew members have failed to take appropriate actions. The incidents such as smoking in aircraft, consumption of alcoholic beverages resulting in unruly behaviour, altercations between passengers and sometimes inappropriate touching or sexual harassment. The regulator said, such incidents have the potential of compromising the safety of aircraft operations.</span><br />