Air India Pilot Removed From Flight In Canada For Drunkenness, Passengers Delayed

When a pilot of a flight was taken off the plane on suspicion of being intoxicated. The incident has raised several questions about the safety of the airline and a full investigation is underway. As Air India flight AI186 was preparing to depart, a crew member at the airport saw the pilot buying alcohol. The crew member immediately reported the matter to the airport authorities, following which the Canadian authorities began to examine the pilot. During the examination, the smell of alcohol was detected from the pilot, after which he was subjected to a breathalyzer test.
In the test, the pilot could not meet the required standards and the authorities took him into custody. An Air India spokesperson confirmed that considering the pilot’s condition, he was immediately taken off the flight and a replacement pilot was arranged to ensure the safety of the passengers. However, due to the time taken to deploy a new pilot, the flight was delayed and the departure was delayed for some time.
According to the spokesperson, Air India has taken the incident seriously and is investigating it. The airline made it clear that any such negligence will not be tolerated under its safety regulations and will ensure that the safety of passengers is the top priority.
Air India also announced that the pilot has been temporarily removed from duty until the investigation is completed. The incident has not only raised questions about the professional responsibilities of Air India staff but is also an important lesson for airlines that it is mandatory to check the health and condition of pilots and other crew members before flights. Canadian authorities have taken the incident seriously and have stressed the need to further tighten airport safety regulations. It is also a reminder to pilots that their responsibility is not limited to flying the aircraft, but their physical and mental condition must also be completely sound so that they can ensure the safety of passengers.
Air India has assured passengers after the accident that strict measures will be taken to prevent such incidents as per the company’s policies. This incident is an important lesson that safety measures can never be neglected in the aviation industry. At that time, an Air India spokesperson added that the identity of the pilot will not be revealed until the investigation is complete. However, according to him, the company will examine the incident from all angles so that such a situation can be avoided in the future.