With Gujiya in cockpit, SpiceJet pilots celebrate Holi while flying; suspended after pic goes viral
The action was reportedly taken after the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday asked the airline to immediately identify the crew members and act against them. Complying this with directive, the airline a day later off-rostered (taken off flying duty) the pilots.
Mar 16, 2023
NEW DELHI: Two pilots landed in trouble after a photo of their Holi celebration went viral on social media. SpiceJet has penalised the two pilots for jeopardising flight safety after the photo showed them keeping gujiyas and beverages on a critical console in the cockpit.
The incident took place on the day of Holi celebrated across the nation on March 8, Wednesday. A photo of the celebration went viral on social media with users calling the act extremely "unprofessional".
SpiceJet has grounded both the pilots for risking the lives of the flyers onboard the Delhi-Guwahati SpiceJet flight "Both pilots have been off rostered pending an inquiry.
SpiceJet has a strict policy for consumption of food inside the cockpit which is adhered by all flight crew. Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken upon completion of the investigation," a SpiceJet spokesperson said.
The action was reportedly taken after the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday asked the airline to immediately identify the crew members and act against them. Complying this with directive, the airline a day later off-rostered (taken off flying duty) the pilots.
