Planes Now Safe, So Pilots Fight Each Other And Leave Cockpit Unattended

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-42562253

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.

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.

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.




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