**Airline Safety Concerns: Survey Reveals Public Sentiment**
**Meta Description:** A recent survey shows 76% of respondents believe Indian airlines prioritize publicity over passenger safety, with many reporting rough flights.
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**Airline Safety Concerns: Survey Reveals Public Sentiment**
A pan-India online survey conducted by LocalCircles has revealed that approximately 76% of participants feel that many airlines in India are investing more in marketing than in ensuring passenger safety. The survey, which gathered 44,000 responses from individuals across 322 districts, highlights growing concerns amid a series of recent aviation incidents.
Among the respondents, 64% reported experiencing at least one rough flight in the past three years, characterized by challenging takeoffs, landings, or in-flight situations. This survey comes in the wake of alarming events, including the tragic crash of a Tata Group-operated Air India Boeing 787-8, which occurred shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad for London Gatwick last month, resulting in the deaths of 241 out of 242 passengers and 19 individuals on the ground. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is currently investigating the incident and has submitted a preliminary report.
In another incident, passengers aboard an Air India flight from Kochi to Mumbai narrowly escaped disaster when the aircraft veered off the runway during landing, causing significant damage. On the same day, another Air India flight had to abort its takeoff for Kolkata due to a “technical snag,” while an IndiGo flight from Goa made an emergency landing because of a “landing gear” issue. Additionally, a SpiceJet flight operating from Goa to Pune experienced a mid-air incident where the exterior window frame detached, causing panic among passengers.
The survey posed the question, “Do you believe India-based airlines are spending more on publicity than on safety?” Out of 26,696 respondents, 43% answered “yes, all of them,” while 33% said “yes, some of them.” Only 11% disagreed, stating that none of the airlines prioritize publicity over safety, and 13% did not provide a clear response. Overall, the findings indicate that 76% of airline passengers in India believe that many airlines are focusing more on marketing than on safety.
Demographically, 63% of the respondents were men, and 37% were women. The survey also revealed that 46% of participants were from Tier 1 cities, 25% from Tier 2, and the remaining 29% from Tier 3, 4, 5, and rural areas.
When asked about their flight experiences, 75% of the 17,630 respondents who answered reported that over 50% of their flights could be classified as rough or traumatic. Only 6% indicated that 40-50% of their flights were rough, while another 6% reported 30-40% and 9% noted 10-20%.
In summary, the survey underscores significant concerns among Indian airline passengers regarding safety, with a notable majority feeling that airlines are prioritizing publicity over the well-being of their customers.
**FAQ**
**Q: What percentage of respondents reported experiencing rough flights?**
A: The survey found that 64% of respondents experienced at least one rough flight in the last three years.
