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Jet Airways grounds pilots after 'cockpit fight' | Jet Airways grounds pilots after 'cockpit fight' |
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Jet Airways has grounded two pilots following reports of a fight inside the cockpit of a flight from London to Mumbai. | Jet Airways has grounded two pilots following reports of a fight inside the cockpit of a flight from London to Mumbai. |
The Indian airline confirmed that a "misunderstanding" occurred between the cockpit crew on the New Year's Day flight. | |
It added that the crew involved had been taken off their flight duties, pending an investigation. | It added that the crew involved had been taken off their flight duties, pending an investigation. |
The flight, which was carrying 324 passengers, landed safely in Mumbai. | The flight, which was carrying 324 passengers, landed safely in Mumbai. |
According to Indian media reports, quoting witnesses, the incident occurred after the male pilot allegedly slapped the female pilot. | |
The woman left the cockpit in tears, but colleagues eventually persuaded her to go back, reports said. | |
An official at the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) told PTI news agency that the pilot had also left the cockpit unattended twice during the incident, breaking safety regulations. | |
A spokesperson for Jet Airways confirmed to the BBC that an incident had occurred, but did not detail the exact events that took place. | A spokesperson for Jet Airways confirmed to the BBC that an incident had occurred, but did not detail the exact events that took place. |
The airline added that the incident has been reported to the DGCA, saying that it had "zero tolerance for any action of its employees that compromises safety". | |
"At Jet Airways, safety of guests, crew and assets is of paramount importance," said the spokesperson. | "At Jet Airways, safety of guests, crew and assets is of paramount importance," said the spokesperson. |
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