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Vancouver, Canada: Canadian aviation authorities have launched a formal safety probe after an Air India pilot was found to be under the influence of alcohol before operating an international flight from Vancouver, prompting an inquiry and corrective action demands to the Indian carrier. The incident occurred on December 23, 2025, at Vancouver International Airport ahead of Flight AI186, scheduled to operate from Vancouver to Delhi via Vienna. According to a letter from Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) to Air India officials, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) reported that the pilot, identified as Captain Saurabh Kumar, reported for duty while under the influence of alcohol and was deemed unfit for the flight. Canadian authorities conducted two breathalyser tests that confirmed the presence of alcohol, following which the pilot was advised to leave the aircraft and was subsequently removed from duty at the scene. Transport Canada has characterised the occurrence as a violation of Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), citing breaches of sections 602.02 and 602.03, which govern crew fitness for duty and alcohol consumption limits, as well as conditions of Air India’s Foreign Air Operator Certificate (FAOC). In its correspondence, Transport Canada has formally asked Air India to investigate the matter under its Safety Management System and submit a detailed corrective action report by January 26, 2026. The regulator indicated that enforcement action by both the RCMP and the TCCA is likely as the review progresses. Air India confirmed that Flight AI186 experienced a last-minute delay on December 23 after the cockpit crew member was offloaded prior to departure “based on concerns raised by the Canadian authorities regarding the pilot’s fitness for duty.” The airline said an alternate pilot was rostered in accordance with safety protocols, resulting in the delayed departure. In an official statement, Air India said it regrets the inconvenience caused to passengers, is fully cooperating with Canadian authorities, and has taken the pilot off flying duties pending the outcome of the inquiry. The airline reiterated a zero-tolerance policy toward violations of applicable rules and regulations, noting that “any confirmed violation will attract strict disciplinary action in line with company policy.” Initial accounts of the incident suggest that the episode first came to light after a duty-free shop employee at the Vancouver airport reported a concern about the pilot either smelling of alcohol or consuming it moments before boarding preparations. This triggered intervention by Canadian authorities and the subsequent breathalyser tests.

Canada Seeks Inquiry After Air India Pilot Found Under Influence Of Alcohol

Aviation Today News Desk / January 2, 2026

Vancouver, Canada: Canadian aviation authorities have launched a formal safety probe after an Air India pilot was found to be […]

Hyderabad, India: A software professional from Kerala was arrested on Saturday for allegedly misbehaving with a female flight attendant onboard an Air India flight operating from Dubai to Hyderabad, police confirmed on Sunday, November 30. According to officials, the incident took place during the flight on Friday, November 28, when the accused passenger, reportedly under the influence of alcohol, allegedly touched the cabin crew member inappropriately during the journey. The flight landed at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA), Hyderabad, where security agencies were alerted immediately after the complaint was received. Police said that after the aircraft landed, crew members discovered a handwritten note containing obscene and abusive remarks left behind on the passenger’s seat. The matter was escalated to airport security and local law enforcement, following which the accused was taken into custody for questioning. A formal case was registered under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including sections related to sexual harassment and use of criminal force against a woman with intent to outrage her modesty. The accused was produced before a local court and has been remanded to judicial custody, police added. Investigators are also examining whether the passenger consumed alcohol before boarding or during the flight. Officials stated that strict action would be taken based on the findings of the probe and supporting evidence provided by the airline and crew members. The airline has so far not issued a detailed official statement on the matter. However, aviation authorities reiterated that any form of misconduct toward airline staff or fellow passengers will attract strict legal consequences.

Kerala Techie Arrested For Harassing Cabin Crew On Dubai-Hyderabad Air India Flight

Aviation Today News Desk / December 1, 2025

Hyderabad, India: A software professional from Kerala was arrested on Saturday for allegedly misbehaving with a female flight attendant onboard

Seattle, United States: A 28-year-old man from Deering, Alaska, was convicted in federal court on September 11, 2025, for abusive sexual contact on an Alaska Airlines flight. Trayton C. Ballot was arrested on January 15, 2025, after flight attendants reported inappropriate behavior during the flight from Anchorage to Seattle. According to court documents, Ballot repeatedly rubbed the inner thigh of a 17-year-old passenger seated next to him. The victim, traveling with her mother and a family friend, attempted to push Ballot’s hand away and immediately notified both her mother and the flight crew, who intervened to stop the assault. The case proceeded to trial in U.S. District Court in Seattle, where the jury, after a two-day hearing, deliberated for roughly one hour before returning a guilty verdict. The case emphasized serious violation of the victim’s personal safety and trust during a routine commercial flight. Ballot faces a statutory maximum sentence of two years in federal prison. U.S. District Judge John H. Chun is scheduled to hear sentencing arguments on December 15, 2025. The investigation was led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), with the prosecution handled by Assistant United States Attorneys. The case reflects the federal government’s ongoing efforts to address sexual misconduct on commercial flights and to reinforce strict penalties for those who violate passenger safety. Alaska Airlines confirmed it cooperated fully with law enforcement during the investigation and emphasized its zero-tolerance policy for inappropriate behavior on board.

Alaska Airlines Passenger Convicted for Sexually Assaulting 17-Year-Old on Board

Aviation Today News Desk / September 12, 2025

Seattle, United States: A 28-year-old man from Deering, Alaska, was convicted in federal court on September 11, 2025, for abusive

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