India: A wedding on a chartered flight has won full marks for ingenuity but is under investigation over the violation of Covid-safety rules. The aviation regulator has asked for a report and the crew of the SpiceJet flight has been taken off duty for the inquiry, according to ANI. The bride, groom and their families may face action as SpiceJet says passengers did not follow rules despite repeated requests.
The young couple from Madurai in Tamil Nadu – the state is under lockdown to check Covid – booked a flight to Bengaluru and their wedding was held mid-air. Their families, relatives and guests were all on the Boeing 737 plane, reveal photos and videos that have gone viral online.
Regulator DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) has launched an inquiry into the mid-air ceremony.
It has asked for a full report from the airline and the Airport Authority and says the crew has been removed from the roster. SpiceJet has been asked to file a complaint against those caught violating Covid-appropriate behavior, the DGCA was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.
