SriLankan captain locks first officer out of cockpit

14 October 2024 04:34 pm Views - 26194

Colombo, October 14 -  A tense situation unfolded aboard SriLankan Airlines flight UL607 from Sydney to Colombo when the captain locked the female First Officer out of the cockpit. 

The incident however, occurred a month ago.

According to sources, it is over a disagreement during a toilet break, which left passengers and crew anxious. 

Sources further said that the captain in question has been grounded following an investigation 

The flight, operated by an Airbus A330, continued without further disruption, but the situation has raised concerns about cockpit conduct and safety protocols.