Two Jet Airways pilots grounded following ‘cockpit fight’

Two Jet Airways pilots have been grounded following reports of a fight inside the cockpit of a flight from London to Mumbai.

The airline confirmed to the BBC that a “misunderstanding” occurred between the cockpit crew on the new year’s day flight.

It added that the crew involved had been taken off their flight duties, pending an investigation. The flight, which was carrying 324 passengers, landed safely in Mumbai.

The incident occurred after one male pilot allegedly slapped a female pilot, according to Indian media reports, quoting witnesses.

The woman left the cockpit and only returned later.

A Jet Airways spokesman confirmed to the BBC that an incident had occurred, but did not detail exactly what took place.

The airline added that the incident has been reported to the Indian Directorate General of Civil Aviation, saying that it had “zero tolerance for any action of its employees that compromises safety”.

“At Jet Airways, safety of guests, crew and assets is of paramount importance,” said the spokesman.