Air India pilot 'welcomes' woman friend into cockpit, probe initiated
New Delhi, April 21: India's aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has initiated a probe after a complaint was filed against an Air India pilot on a Dubai- Delhi flight as he welcomed a woman friend in the cockpit.
According to a complaint filed by a cabin crew member, safety norms were violated.
"We have taken serious note of the reported incident and investigations are underway in Air India. We have also reported the matter to the DGCA and are cooperating with their investigations. We have zero tolerance in aspects related to the safety and well being of our passengers and will take requisite action, " Air India said.
According to the complaint filed by an air hostess, the pilot of the Air India flight number AI-915 wanted the crew to create a "welcoming, warm and comfortable", "living room" feel in the cockpit for his woman friend.
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"The captain told me to go fetch some pillows from the bunk before Ms XXX. The pilot said the cockpit should appear welcoming, warm and comfortable, as though he was preparing his living room for a lady friend. Also, asked me to take her drinks and snacks order and serve her," the air hostess mentioned in the complaint.
The complaint further alleges Violation of POSH (prevention of sexual harassment complaint), violation of DGCA CAR, violation of air safety, and violation of AIR INDIA ops manual of AI-915/916.
The DGCA stated that it had taken the issue seriously and had initiated an inquiry.
"DGCA is conducting an investigation into the matter. The Investigation team will examine the relevant facts," the DGCA said.
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- ANI
