SpiceJet, the second largest low-cost airline, has been issued a showcause notice from Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and suspended two of its pilots. The aviation watchdog has taken this step after videos of cabin crew performing a dance sequence on board as part of Holi celebrations were uploaded on YouTube and other social media.
The airline is looking into the issue in cooperation with the DGCA. However, the airline company defended itself saying that the cockpit was manned all the time.
SpiceJet is India’s most preferred airline delivers the lowest air fares with the highest consumer value. The airline currently operates more than 350 daily flights to over 44 Indian cities and 9 international destinations.