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.
