Jet Airways suspends pilot over racism, assault claims

Jet Airways said Wednesday it had suspended a foreign pilot from flying duty over allegations that he assaulted a woman and hurled racist abuse at another passenger on a domestic flight. The Mumbai-based airline confirmed the incident took place on Apr 3 on a Chandigarh-Mumbai flight, adding the pilot in question had been taken off the flying roster soon after and an apology had been extended to the victim. "As regards the said incident, Jet Airways has noted guest feedback with concern and regrets the incident," Jet Airways said Wednesday. "The airline has, as per policy, initiated a full-fledged investigations, based on specific inputs from guests, concerned departments and agencies." <br/>