A detailed statement on the issue is expected soon.
Gaikwad had slapped an Air India ground staff on Thursday after he was made to fly economy class between Pune and Delhi. Even though he had a business-class ticket, the aircraft on this sector was all economy.
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Reportedly, Air India has blacklisted the MP, the first time that the national carrier has done so. Blacklisting unruly passengers is a common practice followed by several international and some private Indian airline companies.
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