Bangalore: SpiceJet authorities have issued an explanation in reaction
to the story 'Airlines staff go nuts over coconuts'. (BM, June 17) in
which a passenger alleged harassment on the part of the airline for
carrying dried coconuts in her baggage.
"Dried coconuts (also known as copra) are considered flammable items since they have a tendency of self-heating (IATA DGR class 4.2 - 30 to 40% oil content), and are hence prohibited for transport as checked-in baggage. These items can be carried as cargo in limited quantity but with appropriate packing," said a note from Kamal Hingorani, senior vice-president and head of in-flight services and customer experience of SpiceJet.
The official said, "The objection to carriage of copra by passenger Mansi Kamathi who travelled on SG 344/ Bangalore-Mumbai on June 13 was raised by Kempegowda International Airport Limited and not SpiceJet, as the passenger is bound by the rules and regulations of carriage of respective airlines and that each airline is governed by rules and regulations of the concerned airport operator (KIAL in this instance).
Read news in full 23/06/14 Bangalore Mirror
"Dried coconuts (also known as copra) are considered flammable items since they have a tendency of self-heating (IATA DGR class 4.2 - 30 to 40% oil content), and are hence prohibited for transport as checked-in baggage. These items can be carried as cargo in limited quantity but with appropriate packing," said a note from Kamal Hingorani, senior vice-president and head of in-flight services and customer experience of SpiceJet.
The official said, "The objection to carriage of copra by passenger Mansi Kamathi who travelled on SG 344/ Bangalore-Mumbai on June 13 was raised by Kempegowda International Airport Limited and not SpiceJet, as the passenger is bound by the rules and regulations of carriage of respective airlines and that each airline is governed by rules and regulations of the concerned airport operator (KIAL in this instance).
Read news in full 23/06/14 Bangalore Mirror
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