American Airlines says a pilot scheduled to fly a plane to Chicago failed a breath test at London’s Heathrow airport.
American Airlines says a pilot scheduled to fly a plane to Chicago failed a breath test at London’s Heathrow airport.
Fort Worth, Texas-based American said the pilot was given the test Wednesday after airport security staff alerted police.
The pilot, whom the airline declined to name, was supposed to operate a flight with 204 passengers to Chicago. The flight was delayed while a replacement was found, and the plane eventually took off.
American Airlines’ London office released a statement that said the company has strict policies on alcohol and substance abuse and holds its employees to the highest standards. It says employees are regularly screened for such abuse.
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