Air India to follow Modi's path, bans single-use plastic from 2nd October

Lucknow: As we all know Prime Minister Narendra Modi had urged people to shun single-use plastic and encouraged usage of jute and cloth bags to protect the environment.

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"Air India is going to ban 1st use plastic from 2nd October 2019 on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti. In the first phase, it will be implemented in all flights of Air India Express and Alliance air flights. The 2nd phase will be implemented in Air India flights," an Air India spokesperson said.

He also said Banana Chips & Sandwiches are presently packed in plastic pouches which will be changed to Butter paper pouches, Cake slices uplifted in the Snacks Box will be replaced with Muffins to avoid the present plastic wrapping, Crew meal cutlery will be replaced with lightweight steel cutlery.

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The Air India action plan further includes the following things:

1. For DEL-CJB-SIN & DEL-IXM-SIN v/v flights, Air India will use potable water available on aircraft (253 Ltrs). As these are multi-leg flights with multiple meal service, Air India do not have sufficient galley space. Additionally, 50 water bottles of 1500 ml will be lifted ex DEL effective 29th August 19.

2. For special meals that are ordered and paid for by passengers in advance, Air India will use Eco-Friendly Birchwood cutlery in place of plastic cutlery.

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3. Plastic teacups will be replaced with sturdy Paper cups. All concerned including Catering, In-Flight Services, MMD and stations/airports are being instructed accordingly.

4. Plastic tumblers will be replaced with Paper tumbler.