India, March 10 -- A former cabin crew member of Air India was seen inside the cockpit of an aircraft while the flight was in the air, sparking concerns regarding passenger safety and protocols.

As a purported video of the incident surfaced on social media, Air India responded to the incident, saying that it had launched a probe into the matter. "We are aware of a video circulating on social media that shows a former Air India cabin crew member seated inside the cockpit. Air India has strict protocols governing access to the cockpit, and any deviation from these standards is treated with utmost seriousness," a spokesperson for the carrier said in a statement.

The airline said it was verifying the authenticity of the video, adding that i...