(a) whether the Air India Delhi-Kochi Plane was delayed at the Delhi airport after a fight broke out between two flight attendants in full view of passengers on board;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether any action has been taken by the Government against these flight attendants; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION
(Shri Jayant Sinha)
(a) and (b): Yes, Madam. Due to an argument between two cabin crew relating to pre-flight briefing matter, the flight got delayed. Subsequently, on the instruction of the Captain of the flight, these two crew were off loaded and replaced.
(c) and (d): The crew were placed under immediate suspension. A committee was constituted to enquire into the case. On the basis of the report of the committee, the services of these two crew were terminated w.e.f. 19.03.2016.