Air India pilot found tipsy just before operating Zurich-Delhi flight, suspended
Air India has suspended a pilot after he was found to be under the influence of alcohol before operating a flight from Zurich to Delhi. The incident has prompted the Indian aviation regulator, the DGCA, to demand stricter safety checks from the airline.
Why it matters
This incident raises significant concerns regarding aviation safety protocols and the operational standards of major commercial airlines.
NEW DELHI: Air India has suspended a pilot who was reportedly found tipsy when he was to operate a Zurich-Delhi flight earlier this month. The Zurich-Delhi flight of Sept 6 had to be rescheduled after the pilot was found unfit to operate the same and till alternate crew was arranged. With the airline having faced similar issues in the past few months, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has asked it to improve its checks and balances. The India regulator was apprised of the Zurich case by its Swiss counterpart."In the recent Zurich case involving a cockpit crew member, the individual was immediately removed from operating duties upon receipt of a preliminary breath analyser test report from local authorities and referred for further medical evaluation.
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