Air India Pilot Removed Drunk; Canada Demands Investigation
The news that an Air India pilot was removed from a plane in Canada due to alcohol impairment immediately raises serious concerns. It’s not every day you hear about a pilot, responsible for the safety of potentially hundreds of passengers, being deemed unfit to fly because of alcohol. That’s a situation Transport Canada, the Canadian transport regulator, clearly viewed as a “serious matter.” They’ve formally requested an investigation from Air India, and the potential for enforcement action looms.
This isn’t just about a single incident; it throws a spotlight on the safety culture of an airline. Breathalyzer tests conducted at Vancouver International Airport confirmed the pilot’s unfitness.… Continue reading
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