Akasa Airlines asks sisters aged 17 and 9 to pay Rs 5,000 in cash, denies boarding until payment is made

Akasa Airlines allegedly demanded ₹5,000 cash from two sisters, aged 9 and 17, for an unaccompanied minor fee at Kolkata airport, despite the elder sister being present. The airline refused digital payment and wouldn't consider the 17-year-old as an adult guardian. The family alleges lack of prior notice, proper documentation, and ID verification, causing distress and trauma to the children.