COLOMBO- The captain of SriLankan Airlines (UL) flight UL607 has submitted his resignation following a controversial incident where he locked the First Officer out of the cockpit.
The incident occurred during a Sydney to Colombo service after a disagreement emerged during a toilet break.
SriLankan Airlines Captain Resigns
The Airbus A330 flight maintained its operation despite the First Officer’s lockout, causing distress among passengers and crew members.
Daily Mirror Sri Lanka confirms the captain faced initial grounding while the airline launched an investigation into the incident.
What Actually Happened?
A serious protocol breach occurred on SriLankan Airlines flight UL607 when the captain locked the First Officer out of the cockpit during a routine restroom break. The incident unfolded during the ten-hour Sydney-to-Colombo flight.
Aviation safety protocols require a cabin crew member to enter the cockpit when one pilot exits. The captain exploited the brief transition period to secure the cockpit door, deliberately isolating himself on the flight deck.
Senior cabin crew members intervened through the communication system to restore cockpit access. The captain’s actions created tension among crew members and compromised established safety measures.
The First Officer filed a formal complaint upon landing in Colombo. EconomyNext reports highlight the incident’s violation of standard aviation practices, which mandate two individuals in the cockpit during all flight phases.
International aviation regulations permit pilot breaks during long-haul flights but require continuous dual occupancy of the flight deck. A flight attendant must replace any pilot leaving the cockpit during two-pilot operations.
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