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Air India pilot removed from Zurich Delhi flight AI151
Hindustan Times··1d ago
An Air India pilot was removed from Zurich to Delhi flight AI151 on September 6 after ground staff reported smelling alcohol and tests showed blood alcohol above the permitted limit. Swiss FOCA said the flight could not operate as scheduled and further handling rests with India's DGCA. Air India said it applies a zero-tolerance policy on safety breaches.
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What It Means For You
- Flight AI151 did not depart Zurich as scheduled and was rescheduled to the next day.
- Livemint reported the first officer was suspended and flown back to India as a passenger.
- DGCA is the competent authority for further action as the operator's state regulator.
What's Happening
- Zurich ground staff alerted authorities before departure on September 6.
- FOCA confirmed action under Swiss rules and said DGCA and the airline were informed.
- Air India restated mandatory psychoactive substance testing and disciplinary measures.
Recent Air India Safety Cases
- On August 4, Phuket to Delhi flight AI2379 lost about 300 feet of altitude, injuring 20 passengers and four crew.
- That pilot later tested non-negative for a psycho-active substance and was fired.
- Outbound India flights require pre-flight alcohol tests; foreign departures usually test after landing.
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