SpiceJet grounds two pilots for Holi celebration inside cockpit

SpiceJet has grounded two of its pilots for celebrating Holi inside the cockpit and risking the lives of flyers onboard Delhi-Guwahati flight on March 8.

“Two SpiceJet pilots have been de-rostered after they were found celebrating Holi while on duty last Wednesday,” a spokesperson for the airline said. Both pilots were eating gujiya and beverages kept precariously on a critical console in the cockpit on Holi.

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“Both pilots have been off rostered pending an inquiry. SpiceJet has a strict policy for consumption of food inside the cockpit which is adhered by all flight crew. Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken upon completion of the investigation,” a SpiceJet spokesperson said.

“Appalling & extremely unprofessional behaviour by @flyspicejet pilots. If the liquid (resting on the fuel cutoff levers) spills, it can short circuit the electronics affecting a range of systems and compromise the aircraft’s ability to fly safely,” remarked a Twitter user.