Air India sacks pilot found drunk after operating overseas flight

Wednesday, 27 March 2024
Air India terminates a pilot's services and considers filing an FIR for alcohol consumption after flying. Directorate General of Civil Aviation informed. Zero tolerance policy enforced with strict actions against alcohol influence. Pre-flight mandatory tests for domestic flights, post-flight for international. 33 pilots and 97 cabin crew failed tests in first half of 2023.

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