As India is hit hard by the Covid-19 epidemic, a couple chartered a plane to get married, in front of 161 guests.
An Indian couple chartered a plane to get married in the clouds in front of 161 guests, in violation of restrictions, the country’s press reported on Monday (May 24th).
India’s civil aviation authority has ordered an investigation and suspended the aircraft’s crew, official sources said. In India, weddings are allowed in the presence of a maximum of 50 guests.
The couple – whose identities were not disclosed – said “yes” to each other on Sunday as SpiceJet’s plane to Bangalore flew over Minakshi Temple in Madurai in Bangkok. State of Tamil Nadu, the newspaper said Hindustan Times.
Videos and photos of the onboard festivities, showing guests with flowers around their necks and taking selfies, were posted on social media, but could not be immediately verified by AFP. Contrary to the rules in force in civil aviation, hardly any of them wore a health mask and the rules of social distancing were largely ignored.
According to the press, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation has asked Spicejet to take action against the newlyweds and their guests. They could be banned from passenger flights. “The agent and guest passengers were informed in detail, in writing and orally, of the social distancing and safety rules to be followed in accordance with Covid guidelines, at the airport and on board the aircraft throughout the trip. “, defended a spokesperson for Spicejet to Indian media. “Despite repeated requests and reminders, passengers have not followed the guidelines and the company will take appropriate action in accordance with the rules,” he added.
Several Indian states have imposed strict lockdowns in the past six weeks, as India is hit by a devastating wave of Covid-19, which has overwhelmed the hospital system.
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