AirAsia flight takes off without Karnataka Guv; airline launches probe

A day after Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot failed to board an AirAsia flight because he allegedly arrived “late” at the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) terminal, the airline has launched an investigation into the incident. The Governor’s Office has filed a police complaint citing a violation of protocol.

Sources said the Governor was, on Thursday, scheduled to fly to Hyderabad on a 2.05 pm flight – I5-972 – which left without him on board due to a delay he had in reaching Terminal 2. The Governor was reported to have already checked in his baggage.