A family from Salem, India, was denied boarding at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport for a flight to Peru on June 19, 2024, despite holding valid tickets costing ₹49 lakh (approximately $60,000 USD). The family, led by JS Sathishkumar (chairman of a medical institution), arrived early at the airport and completed all necessary formalities. However, they were informed shortly before departure that they could not board due to a supposed lack of a Peruvian visa. Sathishkumar contends that Indian passport holders with valid visas from certain countries, including the United States and those in the Schengen area, are exempt from needing a separate visa for Peru. Following the incident, the Karnataka court directed police to file an FIR against senior officials of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, including the CEO and COO. The family reported that their troubles continued post-incident, as they faced scrutiny during subsequent international travels, including being questioned in Singapore and Australia about a supposed deportation from Peru, which they had never visited.