(a) whether the Government has decided to give its former Ministers, Secretaries and
their family members life-long upgrades to first class air ticket on Air India;
(b) if so, the reasons for such laigesse at a time when Air India is aling and showing losses;
(c) the other facilities Government has decided to give to their former Ministers and Secretaries;and
(d) the estimated loss Air India would incur on these upgrades/facilites?
MINISTER OF THE STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI PRAFUL PATEL)
(a) and (b): Yes, Madam. Such facilities are not going to increase any burden on Air India
or other agencies as they will be extended only if vacant seats are available.
(c): The other facilities extended are airport entry pass, VIP car parking label and facilitation at airports.
(d): Upgradation of facility is only subject to availability of seats, hence Air India on this account would
not incur any loss.