| Address: Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh |
Dear Sir / Madam
Please note the following points :
1. I am an exporter based out of Kanpur. Due to my business, I travel frequently to Europe and US (almost 6 – 7 trips in business class in a year). I have been a Lufthansa Senator card holder for over 8 years in past.
2. One of my fellow exporter who travelled by Air India about a couple of months ago, praised it for its service and so this time, being a patriotic citizen, I too decided to use national carrier for my trip to Europe (although I was getting alternative airlines at much lesser cost).
3. The flight from Delhi to France, even in the business class, was not very pleasant since the food quality (I tried India food) was very bad. The aircraft was new but it seems that the cleaning staff is not well trained or professional. At many places in the business class there were dirty hand marks on the walls, near windows, as if someone has used it was a support with dirty hands to clean the seat / floor. This gives a very bad impression to the business traveler.
4. The return flight from France to Delhi was much better. The food quality (I tried continental food this time) was good. The aircraft was much cleaner.
5. Besides the journey, rest all (check-in / lounge etc.) were good and I was satisfied.
6. However on my return, I was informed that my baggage was left at France (CDG airport) – although there was a 5 hour connection time between the incoming flight (Air France, Copenhagen to CDG). I filled up the PIR (Property Irregularity Report) at the airport and was assured that the luggage left out at France would be delivered the next day. Details of my flight and PIR is as below :
• Incoming Flight : AI142
• Flight Date : 2nd May 2015 (From CDG)
• Arrival Date in Delhi : 3rd May 2015
• Ticket Number :[protected]
• Bag Tag Number : AF362440
• File Reference Number : DELAI69504/03MAY15/0440GMT
7. I called up Air India Call centre number which was given on the PIR several times on Sunday, 3rd May. But sadly no-one answered the call.
8. On Monday, 4th May 2015, the call was picked up and I was informed by the tele service executive that your baggage has reached Delhi and handed over to the courier to be delivered to me at Kanpur. I was relieved since the bag carried not only my clothes, but important business documents and samples which, if lost, would cause a lot of damage to my business.
9. The wait for the luggage however prolonged. On Tuesday, after several attempts to talk to your call centre, I was informed that the luggage is non-traceable. This was a rude shock since only a day ago I was informed that the luggage is on its way to Kanpur!!!
10. On Wednesday and Thursday, the same story repeated. Many Many times the call centre call went unanswered. In some cases the line was picked up but before we could talk, it gets disconnected. Whenever I could talk, the line of communication was same – that the luggage is untraceable.
11. This is a really sad part of my journey with Air India. The service levels are really really poor. I fully understand that at times, the luggage gets misplaced / left out. I has happened to me a few times earlier too but the luggage then gets delivered maximally in 48 hours (sometimes even in 24 hours).
12. It has now been almost 5 days and the luggage is still untraceable. Plus the communication with your call centre is really really shoddy.
13. I therefore request you to kindly look into the following aspects of service :
a. Keep the aircraft spotlessly clean, as in other airlines.
b. Improve quality of food which is currently pathetic.
c. Improve call centre executives’ communication skills through training.
d. Please Please trace my misplaced luggage. I am scheduled to fly again in less than 7 days time to Europe and US. If my luggage is further delayed, it would surely cause a serious dent in my business.
I, being a helpful and patriotic citizen of India, would still like to fly Air India. I am sure you would look into the above aspects and also help trace my baggage.
Thanks and Regards
Krishan Wadhwa
Treadstone Limited
39, Factory Area
Fazalgunj
Kanpur
Mobile No. +91 [protected]
+91 [protected]
Air India customer support has been notified about the posted complaint.