Kingfisher pilot breaks rules, flies woman in cockpit

August 23, 2012 10:55

The head of Kingfisher Airline's pilot training flew a woman in the cockpit on a Delhi-Mumbai flight and when the cabin crew protested, told them to stay away during the journey, reports the Times of India.

The crew of the flight IT 304 of August 19 have now lodged a complaint with the management, saying the pilot flouted DGCArules by flying an unauthorized person in the cockpit. "We will investigate the matter," Kingfisher spokesman Prakash Mirpuri said.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation too has ordered a probe and warned of strict action if the pilot is found guilty. Read more

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