Playing Loud Music On Flight An Offence? Here's What Government Says

Last Updated:February 12, 2026, 19:09 IST

As per the government, penal provisions are applicable under existing aviation rules by DGCA. However, no fresh provisions are introduced. 

Playing loud music on an aeroplane without earphones may lead to penal action if such actions lead to unruly behaviour under aviation rules. Replying to a question raised in the Lok Sabha by Namakkal MP Matheshwaran, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol said the action will be taken as per the Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) issued by the DGCA.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued CAR to deal with unruly passengers.

Without indicating any new penal provisions for people playing loud music on the aircraft, the minister clarified that the airlines provide in-flight entertainment and play soft instrumental music during boarding and disembarkation.

He further highlighted Rules 22, 23, and 29 of the Aircraft Rules of 1937 that cover disruptive behaviour on board an aircraft.

Rule 22 deals with refusal of carriage and disembarkation of passengers, Rule 23 empowers the pilot-in-command to restrain persons acting in a manner prejudicial to safety or good order, and Rule 29 provides for penalties for contravention of the Aircraft Rules.

The minister also responded to a query related to vlogging inside an aeroplane and underscored Rule 13 of the Aircraft Rules which restricts photography at DGCA-licensed aerodromes.

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