Aviation
An airline founder is facing a fine after letting an influencer into cockpit
An airline founder and pilot might be hit with a significant penalty for allowing an Australian YouTube influencer into the cockpit during a flight. The end of April saw the debut flight of Starlux Airlines between Taipei and Los Angeles, and aviation influencer Sam Chui was excited to travel first class.
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The YouTube influencer, who has more than three million subscribers, was on the trip and posted several pictures of his experience on Facebook and Twitter. Aviation authorities paid attention to one image in particular, though.
According to reports, Starlux Airlines‘ inaugural flight from Taipei to Los Angeles was piloted by the company’s chairman and pilot, Chang Kuo-Wei. Kuo-we did not seek permission from the Civil Aviation Administration (CAA) before inviting internet influencer Sam Chui to take a picture in the cockpit.
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The nation’s Civil Aeronautics Administration is looking into the issue, and it has allegedly called Starlux’s head of flight operations for an explanation. Lin Kuo-shian, the organization’s director-general, is leading the investigation.
According to a report, Mr. Kuo-wei may be subject to a fine of about NT$60,000 (£1,552) if officials determine that he broke the rules. A fine of roughly £16,000 may be assessed for a second infraction.
