DGCA to take strict action against SpiceJet crew as couple gets married on board flight
A couple tied the knot on-board a chartered flight from Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Their relatives & guests were on the same flight. "A SpiceJet chartered flight was booked y'day from Madurai. Airport Authority officials unaware of the mid-air marriage ceremony," says Airport Director
According to ANI report DGCA has
initiated investigations on mid-air marriage. It has sought a full report from
the airline & Airport Authority. SpiceJet crew is off rostered. Airline
directed to lodge complaint against those not following COVID appropriate
behavior with relevant authorities: DGCA
A SpiceJet Boeing 737 was chartered by a
travel agent in Madurai on May 23 for a group of passengers for a joy ride post
their wedding. The client was clearly briefed on Covid guidelines to be
followed and denied permission for any activity to be performed on-board:
SpiceJet
Despite repeated requests &
reminders, the passengers didn't follow COVID guidelines & the airline is
taking appropriate action as per rules: SpiceJet
Directorate General of Civil Aviation
(DGCA) says it has issued a show-cause notice to SpiceJet and sought a detailed
report on the incident involving marriage by a couple mid-air.
The images of the couple, exchanging on board
the flight, went viral on social media. The DGCA has also ordered SpiceJet to
lodge complaint against those not following Covid-19 appropriate behaviour with
relevant authorities.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Monday ordered strict action after a picture went viral of a couple exchanging vows on board a chartered SpiceJet aircraft.
