Consumed 15 liters of alcohol with thepla: The passenger finished his entire alcohol supply on the Surat to Bangkok flight

On a lively inaugural flight from Surat to Bangkok, Air India Express passengers reportedly consumed the entire stock of alcohol and snacks during the four-hour flight. Passenger accounts, which have since gone viral on social media platform In it are Khaman. And wet.

A video circulating online shows empty liquor bottles scattered across the cabin, with one user sharing the experience, saying, “Air India’s first flight from Surat to Bangkok received 98 percent occupancy on its inaugural day. Passengers finished their stock of whiskey and beer.” .. They consumed 15 liters of alcohol worth more than 1.8 thousand rupees in just four hours.

Footage captured during the flight showed passengers enjoying themselves, raising eyebrows due to the high amount of alcohol consumed, especially in light of Gujarat’s strict anti-alcohol laws.

While the incident drew attention, Air India Express, an airline owned by the Tata Group, denied allegations of a shortage of alcohol on board the flight, stressing that the reports were exaggerated. According to data reported by PTI, airline officials have assured that there is adequate supply of alcohol and food throughout the flight and clarified that usually no more than 100 ml of alcoholic beverage is served to each passenger.

They also determined the prices of available drinks:

– Chivas Regal (50 ml): 600 rupees

– Red Label, Bacardi White Rum, Beefeater Gin (50ml each): INR 400

– Bira Lager (330 ml): 400 rupees

The incident has sparked debates about alcohol regulations in Gujarat, where the consumption and sale of alcohol has been largely banned since 1960. However, earlier this year, the state government introduced limited availability of alcohol within the Gujarat International Financial City (GIFT) in Gandhinagar, which allowed individuals aged 21 and above to obtain permits for a nominal fee.

Despite departing from a country with strict alcohol regulations, the flight adhered to international aviation policies, allowing alcohol to be served on board.