Air India Express Pilot Assaults Passenger at Delhi Airport; Airline Removes Employee

• Passenger Ankit Dewan alleged assault by an Air India Express pilot, Captain Virender, at Delhi Airport's Terminal 1.
• The incident occurred after Dewan objected to the pilot cutting a security check-in queue, leading to a verbal and physical altercation.
• Dewan, traveling with his family including a four-month-old, shared photos on X showing blood on his face and claimed his daughter was traumatized.
• Air India Express condemned the behavior, removed the employee from official duties, and launched an internal investigation.
• Dewan also alleged he was coerced into signing a letter not to pursue the matter, fearing loss of flight and holiday bookings worth ₹1.2 lakh.

Why It Matters: Air India Express pilot removed after allegedly assaulting passenger at Delhi Airport over queue dispute.