Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:55pm on 01 Jan 2026,Thursday India
An Air India pilot scheduled to operate a Vancouver–Delhi international flight was offloaded before departure after airport staff reported a smell of alcohol, triggering safety concerns. The incident occurred at Vancouver International Airport, where authorities intervened and the pilot was subjected to mandatory checks. Following the development, the airline arranged a replacement pilot, causing a delay to the flight. Air India said it fully cooperated with local authorities and has withdrawn the pilot from flying duties pending investigation. Reiterating its zero-tolerance policy on safety violations, the airline stated that strict action would be taken if wrongdoing is established. (PC: Bloomberg)
