Two pilots of the Indian low-cost airline SpiceJet have been suspended after an irresponsible coffee break at an altitude of 11,000 meters, writes Times of India. 

The pilots celebrated the Holi festival by eating fried pastries and drinking coffee in the cockpit.

They then chose to place their coffee cups without lids right next to the control levers – something that could have had serious consequences for safety on the plane if the drink had spilled.

A picture of the coffee break was also posted on social media. It quickly went viral and has caused an outcry, not least among people in the airline industry.

Now both pilots are suspended pending investigation.

Source: Aftonbladet.se