Parliamentary panel objects to airport code GAY for Gaya
The Hindu
It suggests “YAG” as an alternative
The code name "GAY" for the airport at Gaya is "offensive, embarrassing and inappropriate" and the government must make all efforts to get it changed, a Parliamentary panel has said in its report.
The Committee on Public Undertakings in its first report tabled in Parliament in January 2021 recommended changing the code name for Gaya airport, assigned by global trade body International Air Transport Association (IATA). It suggested that a more "appropriate" code like "YAG" may be assigned.
"The Committee have their apprehension that Gaya being a holy city, locals might be finding it offensive or embarrassing on their city being recognised in the international community with the code name 'GAY'. The Committee too finds it inappropriate and unsuitable," it had said. It asked the Government of India and Air India to complete "consultations and formalities in a time-bound manner" to get the name changed.
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