AirAsia India under DGCA scanner as investigation begins after suspended pilot's complaint

"DGCA has taken note of the concerns raised by some stakeholders against a particular airline and its approach to safety. DGCA has already started an investigation into the issues flagged and shall take appropriate action based on the outcome of the said investigation," the regulator wrote on Twitter.

AirAsia India has also issued a statement on the matter.

"AirAsia India stands firmly on its value of ‘Safety Always’. The safety of our guests is of paramount importance in every aspect of our operations. AirAsia India is cognizant of the matter in regard to a social media post put up by one of its employees. We are cooperating with the DGCA on this matter. As a policy, AirAsia India does not comment on matters pertaining to its business or employees," AirAsia India said in the statement.

A team from the DGCA has already left for Bengaluru and will be visiting the premises of AirAsia India, sources said, adding that an outcome is expected after a minimum of 2-3 days.

The decision from the regulator comes after the pilot accused the airline of suspending him for flagging safety issues.

The suspended employee, Gaurav Taneja, tweeted that the airline violated several safety norms, thereby endangering lives of passengers on board.