Airline exec faces criminal probe over ‘nut rage’
The former Korean Air executive involved in a ‘nut rage’ incident is facing a criminal probe.
South Korea’s transport ministry says a criminal investigation will be filed against the daughter of Korean Air’s chairman, Cho Yang-Ho and disciplinary measures will be taken against the airline, reports the BBC.
The transport ministry claims she ‘may have violated Article 23 of the Aviation Safety Law, which requires the co-operation of passengers on a flight’.
It believes the airline’s corporate culture could threaten the safety of passengers after Ms Cho overruled the captain to return to the gate at JFK airport and order a flight attendant off the plane.
Authorities are also investigating whether employees were encouraged to lie during a government probe.
Transport ministry director Lee Gwang-hee said Korean Air could face up to 21 days of flight suspensions or a $1.3 million fine for violating aviation law, reports the Telegraph.
Ms Cho has publicly apologised and resigned from all her posts, both at Korean Air and at parent company Hanjin Group.
Diane
Vegas’s Billion-Dollar Secrets – What They Don’t Want Tourists to Know
Visit Florida’s New CEO Bryan Griffin Shares His Vision for State Tourism with Graham
Chicago’s Tourism Renaissance: Graham Interviews Kristin Reynolds of Choose Chicago
Graham Talks with Cassandra McCauley of MMGY NextFactor About the Latest Industry Research
Destination International’s Andreas Weissenborn: Research, Advocacy, and Destination Impact
Graham and Don Welsh Discuss the Success of Destinations International’s Annual Conference
Graham and CEO Andre Kiwitz on Ventura Travel’s UK Move and Recruitment for the Role
Brett Laiken and Graham Discuss Florida’s Tourism Momentum and Global Appeal
Graham and Elliot Ferguson on Positioning DC as a Cultural and Inclusive Global Destination
Graham Talks to Fraser Last About His England-to-Ireland Trek for Mental Health Awareness
Kathy Nelson Tells Graham About the Honour of Hosting the World Cup and Kansas City’s Future
Graham McKenzie on Sir Richie Richardson’s Dual Passion for Golf and His Homeland, Antigua
ADS PRO 
Phocuswright reveals the world's largest travel markets in volume in 2025
Cyclone in Sri Lanka had limited effect on tourism in contrary to media reports
Higher departure tax and visa cost, e-arrival card: Japan unleashes the fiscal weapon against tourists
In Italy, the Meloni government congratulates itself for its tourism achievements
Singapore to forbid entry to undesirable travelers with new no-boarding directive