Infant Abandoned at Airport: A Travesty of Global Proportions The recent ruling against Qatar Airways for denying boarding to a 10 month old infant and its family serves as a stark reminder that some airlines still operate with reckless disregard for the most vulnerable members of society.
The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission's decision to award Rs 10 lakh in compensation and Rs 25,000 towards litigation costs is a welcome measure, but it only scratches the surface of a far more insidious issue.
Roshan Jose, an Indian expatriate working in Italy, and his family had valid travel documents for their infant son.