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Air India Pilot Busted for Alcohol Before Flight
2 Jan
Summary
- Canadian authorities are investigating an Air India pilot for alcohol impairment.
- The pilot failed two breathalyzer tests at Vancouver International Airport.
- Air India is subject to potential enforcement action by Transport Canada.
Canadian authorities are investigating an Air India pilot for allegedly reporting for duty while under the influence of alcohol. The pilot failed two breathalyzer tests administered by Canadian police at Vancouver International Airport on December 23, leading to a flight delay for a Vancouver to Delhi service. Transport Canada has deemed the incident a serious matter and is considering enforcement action against the airline.
Air India has confirmed the flight's delay and stated that an alternate pilot was arranged. The airline has removed the pilot from flying duties pending an internal inquiry, emphasizing its zero-tolerance policy for regulatory violations. Air India faces a January 26 deadline to submit its findings and proposed preventative measures to Transport Canada.
This incident occurs amid increased scrutiny of India's aviation safety, particularly for Air India, which was privatized in 2022. Recently, India's aviation regulator issued warning notices to four Air India pilots for serious safety concerns related to regulatory compliance and decision-making.
