If you are also travelling by air, this news might be useful for you. Passengers are provided with breakfast and lunch while travelling on the flight. Many times this food also turns out to be of poor quality. Recently, a similar case has come to light where an expired breakfast was served to a passenger. The matter is of Akasa Airlines. This airline also has a strong connection with Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, who is known as the Big Bull of the stock market.
A case of spoiled food served to passengers on an Akasa Airlines flight has come to light. A passenger has complained about this issue on social media. According to the passenger, expired food was allegedly served to passengers on the Gorakhpur-Bangalore flight on Saturday, following which the airline admitted the mistake and expressed regret and said that some passengers were inadvertently served food that did not meet our quality standards. Don’t do it. The airline says that a detailed investigation is underway into the incident.
Company statement following the complaint
Following the passenger’s complaint, Akasa Airlines issued a statement on Sunday stating that it is aware of the concern raised by a passenger on board flight QP 1883 from Gorakhpur to Bengaluru regarding pre-packaged food. The airline fully acknowledges that pre-packaged food was served on the flight. In a statement on Sunday, the airline said that it is aware of the concern raised by a passenger on board flight QP 1883 from Gorakhpur to Bengaluru regarding pre-packaged food and fully accepts the error. We are in touch with the passenger regarding this matter and are investigating to ensure that similar incidents do not occur in the future.
Connecting with Rakesh Jhunjhunwala
Rakesh Jhunjhunwala has invested $35 million i.e. around Rs 278 crore in Akasa Airline. He holds around 40% stake in this airline. He entered the airline business at a time when fuel prices are very high and many companies are facing problems.
What should you do?
If you are ever served rotten or poor quality food on an airline, you can complain. Guidelines given to airlines by the food regulator say that information on the licence for in-flight kitchen and in-flight catering is mandatory. Airlines will have to register by listing the address of a location. If you buy food from someone else after marking it, you will have to inform the regulator.
