Lizard in Delhi-London Air India flight meal; airline says 'no truth in claim'

June 13, 2015 14:22

An Air India passenger recently spotted a lizard in the meal tray provided by the airline on flight AI 111 to London.

According to reports, as soon as the flight took off at 1:00 pm on Thursday passengers were served food. This passenger spotted a baby lizard stuck beneath the bread he was served. The cabin crew offered the passenger to replace the meal tray after he complained. But the passenger refused the offer.

The passenger has now lodged an official complaint with Air India regarding the issue. There has been no word from the national aviation carrier.

Describing the incident as a serious issue, civil aviation minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju said strong action will be taken against those responsible.

"This is a serious issue. Air India is not expected to serve lizards, nor are cooks expected to cook lizards," Raju said.

Air India, however, rubbished the claim saying there's "absolutely no truth" in the claim.

The airline also claimed that no complaint had been filed by the passenger with either the aircraft crew or station manager.

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