An Air India pilot was removed from duty after allegedly reporting for a long-haul international flight while under the influence of alcohol in Vancouver, Canada. The incident occurred on December 23, 2025, shortly before a scheduled Boeing 777-300ER service from Vancouver to Delhi. Canadian authorities alerted Air India after the pilot failed a pre-flight alcohol test, prompting the airline to take immediate action. The case has since drawn attention from regulators in both Canada and India, highlighting ongoing concerns about alcohol use in aviation
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