Flight delayed as Air India pilot, cabin crew member break into fight after he asks her to 'wash his

[Imran Khan]

Flight delayed as Air India pilot, cabin crew member break into fight after he asks her to 'wash his lunchbox'
Society
Updated Jun 19, 2019 | 13:48 IST | Mirror Now Digital

Passengers of a Delhi-bound Air India flight bore witnesses to a fight between the pilot and a cabin crew member after the former asked her to 'wash his lunchbox'. Both have been de-rostered by the airline.

The flight was bound to Delhi (Representative Image) | Photo Credit: BCCL
Bengaluru: Men and women employed with the aviation industry are expected to portray a rather heightened sense of professionalism and integrity. Used to the sight of accomplished pilots and courteous cabin crew members, travellers on a recent flight from Bengaluru to Delhi were in for the shock of their lives.

The incident in question was brought to the attention of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) after a Bengaluru-Delhi Air India flight for delayed by one whole hour following an argument between the pilot and a member of the cabin crew. Initial reports suggest that the two broke into a heated argument in front of the passengers after the pilot asked the cabin crew member to wash his lunchbox.

Taking note of the incident, the national carrier has now de-rostered both of its employees. It is believed that the action was taken by the airline's top brass who cited that the incident caused irreparable damage to Air India's reputation and sense of professionalism. Reports also suggest that the DGCA has taken stock of the situation and could initiate appropriate action against the two officials.

Officials associated with the airline confirmed the incident and said that both of the concerned parties have been summoned to explain themselves as part of an inquiry into the matter. Meanwhile, the national carrier's chairman Ashwani Lohani told Times of India, "This nonsense has to stop and will stop." Earlier this year, the national carrier had restricted its pilots from ordering special meals for themselves and instead take regular meals which are ordered by the airline. Reports suggest that the directive was issued after caterers complained of receiving special meal requests from pilots. Air India had further informed its pilots that they could only order special meals from the caterer in case of any medical emergencies only.

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[Destrius]

This is the result of a workplace culture of entitlement and inefficiency. Air India should be privatized.

 

[Zee-shaun]

She should have washed the lunch box and spit in it.

 

[YeBeWarned]

She should have washed the lunch box and spit in it.

there is 50% chance he might like that

 

[khail007]

Is Air India not serving it's FD crew with on board meals? My question is, why the pilot needs to have lunchbox on flight? Even special meals served on board in same utensils as for other meals.

 

[usman012]

Is Air India not serving it's FD crew with on board meals? My question is, why the pilot needs to have lunchbox on flight? Even special meals served on board in same utensils as for other meals.

He might be non vegetarian so he does not like vegetarian food.

 

[JohnyD]

Pilot is the captain and chief of flight and he is respected by crew and passengers...air india crews are old and arrogant, fire them all and sell the airline to tata-singapore air line..

 

[Nilgiri]

Flight delayed as Air India pilot, cabin crew member break into fight after he asks her to 'wash his lunchbox'
Society
Updated Jun 19, 2019 | 13:48 IST | Mirror Now Digital

Passengers of a Delhi-bound Air India flight bore witnesses to a fight between the pilot and a cabin crew member after the former asked her to 'wash his lunchbox'. Both have been de-rostered by the airline.

The flight was bound to Delhi (Representative Image) | Photo Credit: BCCL
Bengaluru: Men and women employed with the aviation industry are expected to portray a rather heightened sense of professionalism and integrity. Used to the sight of accomplished pilots and courteous cabin crew members, travellers on a recent flight from Bengaluru to Delhi were in for the shock of their lives.

The incident in question was brought to the attention of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) after a Bengaluru-Delhi Air India flight for delayed by one whole hour following an argument between the pilot and a member of the cabin crew. Initial reports suggest that the two broke into a heated argument in front of the passengers after the pilot asked the cabin crew member to wash his lunchbox.

Taking note of the incident, the national carrier has now de-rostered both of its employees. It is believed that the action was taken by the airline's top brass who cited that the incident caused irreparable damage to Air India's reputation and sense of professionalism. Reports also suggest that the DGCA has taken stock of the situation and could initiate appropriate action against the two officials.

Officials associated with the airline confirmed the incident and said that both of the concerned parties have been summoned to explain themselves as part of an inquiry into the matter. Meanwhile, the national carrier's chairman Ashwani Lohani told Times of India, "This nonsense has to stop and will stop." Earlier this year, the national carrier had restricted its pilots from ordering special meals for themselves and instead take regular meals which are ordered by the airline. Reports suggest that the directive was issued after caterers complained of receiving special meal requests from pilots. Air India had further informed its pilots that they could only order special meals from the caterer in case of any medical emergencies only.

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Bhai, you left the title last word out (in main title) deliberately so we click? haha....

 

[PakSword]

Is Air India not serving it's FD crew with on board meals? My question is, why the pilot needs to have lunchbox on flight? Even special meals served on board in same utensils as for other meals.

Probably he knew the state of meals served on the aircraft so decided to take his own on board. But asking a crew member to wash the lunch box is just extraordinary on part of a pilot.

Bhai, you left the title last word out (in main title) deliberately so we click? haha....

I actually clicked because of title and then got disappointed.. lolll @Imran Khan is very sharaarti indeed.

 

[BHarwana]

These things will be common in coming days as air India is suffering due to closer of air space by Pakistan. The job cuts and pay cuts result in low quality service.

 

[Last starfighter]

I would like her to wash my lunchbox