Air India pilot fails breath test at Zurich airport, officials say
An Air India pilot failed a breathalyser test at Zurich airport and was subsequently sent back to India as a passenger, according to The Hindu. Officials said the pilot faces suspension pending a final report and that disciplinary action will depend on the findings of the inquiry.
An Air India pilot failed a breathalyser test at Zurich airport, according to officials cited by The Hindu. The pilot was subsequently repatriated to India as a passenger. The supplied report does not identify the pilot, state the flight involved or provide the date of the test.
Officials said the pilot faces suspension pending the final report. They did not, in the available material, disclose the breathalyser reading or explain the circumstances surrounding the test. They also said that appropriate disciplinary action would be taken based on the findings.
This indicates that the final report will inform the next steps in the matter. The source does not state whether the pilot operated a flight after the test, whether passengers were affected or when the inquiry is expected to conclude. No further details about Air India’s internal process are provided.
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