All India Radio, on Thursday reported that Air India (AI) will ban the use of plastics in Alliance Air and Air India Express from Oct. 2.
India radio reported that the plastic tea cups will be replaced with sturdy paper cups, while plastic tumblers will be replaced with paper tumblers.
Air India Express is an Indian low-cost airline, while Alliance Air is an Indian regional airline.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had earlier urged the people to eliminate single-use plastic from the country from October 2.
