DGCA, AI Probes as Pilots “Put a Friend in the Cockpit”

“We take the reported incident very seriously and an investigation is ongoing at Air India. The matter has been reported to the DGCA and we are cooperating with the regulator’s investigation,” Air India said in a statement. increase. The Tata Group airline said it “does not tolerate any aspects related to the safety and well-being” of its passengers and will take “necessary measures” in the matter.

Despite repeated attempts, we were unable to obtain comments from senior DGCA officials. PTI reports that regulators are already investigating the matter, citing official sources.

A female friend of the pilot was found to have remained in the cockpit for an extended period of time and was reported to have sat in the first observer seat behind the pilot and co-pilot’s seats. It is said that he asked those inside to provide him with food and alcoholic beverages. In response, petitioner reportedly responded that he was not comfortable serving alcohol in the cockpit.

In accordance with DGCA regulations, only airline personnel authorized by the pilot should enter the cockpit, and all such personnel may only enter if they have taken and cleared a breath analyzer test.