Kochi: Kerala Governor P Sathasivan was not allowed to board the Air India flight on Tuesday night, after he reported late.
As per reports, the pilot of the Air India flight AI 046 did not allow the Governor to board the aircraft saying time for the passengers to be allowed in was over.
According to details available, the Governor was informed that the Air India flight coming in from Delhi was late and would depart for Thiruvananthapuram at 10:45 pm instead of the scheduled 9.50 pm after making the halt.
When the Governor reached the Nedumbassery Airport at 10.40 pm, he was not allowed to board the flight.
The Governor was then given accommodation at the Ernakulam Guest House.
The Governor’s office has lodged a complaint with Air India and the Union Aviation Ministry over the incident and demanded strict action against those responsible.
Airport authorities have, meanwhile, claimed that the flight had departed before the Governor reached the airport.
