Within hours of the announcement, Air India on Tuesday put on hold the appointment of senior official Arvind Kathpalia, whose flying licence was suspended in November last year, as regional director of northern region.
The flying licence of Kathpalia, who had served as director operations, was suspended after he failed pre-flight alcohol tests.
“Capt. Arvind Kathpalia will take over the charge of the post of Regional Director (Northern Region) with effect from May 1, 2019”, consequent to the retirement of incumbent Pankaj Kumar, Air India said in an order.
In a flip-flop, the airline issued another order saying that the appointment has been kept in abeyance till further orders.
