Archive · 7 Jun 2025
Airline Demands Cash Fee from Sisters, Forcing Them to Pay or Miss Flight
Two sisters were about to fly when an airline employee told them they needed to pay extra money.
The airline said it was because the younger sister was a minor.
The airline only wanted cash, but the girls did not have any.
They eventually pooled enough money together.
The family was upset because they weren't told about the fee earlier and were not given a receipt.
The family wants to know why the fee was charged, and if it was a real fee or a scam.
Two sisters were asked to pay an unexpected Rs 5,000 fee or miss their flight.
The airline staff demanded cash payment, claiming their systems were down.
The fee was allegedly for an 'unaccompanied minor' for the 9-year-old girl.
The family stated they received no documentation to support the fee.
The family seeks an explanation, apology, refund, and disciplinary action against the staff.
- Who
- Mahira (9) and Manyata (17), along with their mother Shalini Dugar, and Akasa Airlines staff.
- What
- Two sisters were asked to pay Rs 5,000 as an unaccompanied minor fee or miss their flight.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Kolkata airport, Akasa Airlines flight QP 1926 to Ahmedabad
- Why
- An airline staff demanded an unaccompanied minor fee in cash, allegedly without proper documentation.
Family's Perspective
Airline's Perspective
Fee Legitimacy
Family's Perspective
Family claims the fee was unexpected, undocumented, and the staff was unaccommodating.
Airline's Perspective
Unclear, as the airline has not provided a public response.
Transparency
Family's Perspective
Family alleges the lack of receipt, explanation, and prior notification of the fee.
Airline's Perspective
Unclear
- Fee Demanded
- Rs 5,000
- Payment Method Requested
- Cash only
- Destination
- Ahmedabad
- Elder sister's age
- 17
- Younger sister's age
- 9
- Airline
- Akasa Airlines