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United Airlines flight from Glasgow to Newark is cancelled when BOTH pilots are arrested for turning up 'drunk'
They were arrested by police on suspicion of being under the influence of drink or drugs before boarding the United Airlines flight. (www.dailymail.co.uk) और अधिक...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
In 1980 I was crewing a H34 helicopter for the Indian Oil Company flying crews from shore to about 30 miles out to the drill ship. The Indian pilot of a 748 often flew into the airport at Vijayawada DRUNK. I learned that was not a rare thing with India Air pilots. The police finally took him away in handcuffs after he turned too sharply "at speed " after landing and collapsed the right gear.I would NEVER fly on Air India.
After 40 years maybe its time to give them another chance.
Reminds me of the "good old days" of NWA. One incident caused years of passengers asking for "whatever the captain is having". I guess the DC-10 scared the pilots almost as much as the passengers. Apparently abstinence and celibacy are still rare in the aviation world. I'm all for stiff penalties but with a path to reinstatement. Some sort of flight crew screening will cover both alcohol and cannabis.
Lyle Prousse and his crew were the most famous example from NWA's "good old days". Lyle's story is also an inspiring example of how one can fall pretty far but with the help of many others, recover and lead a meaningful life.
and the union will support these 2 professionals.
As much as I hate to say it...... they have no choice... They pay dues to get protection as well... No different than a Drunk Driver hiring a Lawyer!