Two senior pilots of the Jet Airways, one of India’s international airlines have been grounded after their ‘fight inside the cockpit’ was reported.
Two senior pilots - a man and a woman - scheduled to fly the London-Mumbai flight fought inside the cockpit on the New Year’s day.
Indian media reports the male pilot slapped the woman co-pilot, who then got up and went out of the cockpit.
A Jet Airways spokesperson said that a 'misunderstanding occurred between the cockpit crew,' adding the matter was resolved amicably later.
"A misunderstanding occurred between the cockpit crew of Jet Airways flight 9W 119, London - Mumbai of January 01, 2018. However, the same was quickly resolved amicably and the flight with 324 guests including two infants and 14 crew members continued its journey to Mumbai, landing safely," Jet Airways said in a statement.
The Airline added the incident was reported to the DGCA and that the concerned crew were de-rostered pending an internal investigation.
"At Jet Airways, safety of guests, crew and assets is of paramount importance and the airline has zero tolerance for any action of its employees that compromises safety," the statement added.
