AIR INDIA PILOT INVITES HIS FEMALE FRIEND INTO COCKPIT: FINE ₹30 LAKHS BY DGCA

On Friday, DGCA slapped a fine of ₹30 lakhs on Air India.

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This fine is due to “safety sensitive issue” .

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Relating to the February 27 incident in which a pilot allowed a female companion inside the cockpit during a Delhi-Dubai flight.

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The CEO of Air India received a complaint from the flight crew members.

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Due to delayed response, the complaint passed to DGCA.

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This is not to take a prompt action but just being a safety sensitive issue.

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The AirIndia pilot said to the cabin crew that the cockpit areas should be in warm welcoming way.

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He even demanded alcohol and snacks to serve her.

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